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Cruising with Kids

Published on February 10, 2017; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can it really work to cruise with kids? Toddlers? Teens? What if we have a baby as we’re cruising? Generally, the kids and parents thrive!

🎧Operational Info

Published on January 27, 2017; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

There's so much to remember on a boat. All the settings, what's what. We don't even try to remember it all . . .

There’s so much to remember on a boat. All the settings, what’s what. We don’t even try to remember it all . . .

🎧How Much Water Per Day?

Published on January 27, 2017; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how much water you use per day on your boat? How much will you need for your trip?

Do you know how much water you use per day on your boat? How much will you need for your trip?

🎧Don’t Blindly Follow Experts

Published on January 27, 2017; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

It's great to get opinions and ideas from other people . . . but don't blindly follow their recommendations if they don't make sense for you!

It’s great to get opinions and ideas from other people . . . but don’t blindly follow their recommendations if they don’t make sense for you!

Cruising and Prescriptions

Published on January 12, 2017; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad.

Connecting GX2200 VHF/AIS to Garmin Chartplotter

Published on January 2, 2017; last updated on March 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to connect a Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF with GPS and AIS receiver to a Garmin chartplotter. Wiring and device settings.

🎧Working in a Moving Galley

Published on December 31, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Prevent injuries when cooking on a boat with these nine tips -- with time, they'll become habits.

Prevent injuries when cooking on a boat with these nine tips — with time, they’ll become habits.

Organizing Bags without Cardboard

Published on December 27, 2016; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here's how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard.

Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here’s how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard.

🎧 Living Aboard Through Filthy Projects

Published on December 26, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine tips for surviving dirty nasty boat projects -- DIY is a great way to improve your boat, but can also take a toll. Make it easier!

Nine tips for surviving dirty nasty boat projects — DIY is a great way to improve your boat, but can also take a toll. Make it easier!

🎧What To Always Carry in the Dinghy

Published on December 17, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

We love to go dinghy exploring! But we always have some basic safety gear with us just in case of a motor or medical problem. Listen in:

We love to go dinghy exploring! But we always have some basic safety gear with us just in case of a motor or medical problem. Listen in:

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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