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When Medical Issues Arise While Cruising

Published on December 15, 2016; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when medical issues collide with your plans? Here’s how we’ve handled three of those situations — with great results.

Outland Hatch Covers, Part 2

Published on December 12, 2016; last updated on January 27, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

More reasons why I love Outland Hatch Covers!

🎧What’s a Day Like?

Published on December 7, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

So what's a day at anchor really like when you are cruising full time? Is it like a day of vacation or nothing but work? Don't you get bored? Listen in --

So what’s a day at anchor really like when you are cruising full time? Is it like a day of vacation or nothing but work? Don’t you get bored? Listen in —

American Press Coffee Maker

Published on December 3, 2016; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The American Press Coffee Maker -- no electricity need, no glass to break, no filters to throw away -- just delicious coffee!

The American Press Coffee Maker — no electricity need, no glass to break, no filters to throw away — just delicious coffee!

🎧Geezer Cruising

Published on December 2, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Who says cruising is only for young retirees? Older folks -- geezers -- are out here too. How we make it work.

Who says cruising is only for young retirees? Older folks — geezers — are out here too. How we make it work.

Crystal Wine Glasses

Published on November 29, 2016; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, it's possible to use real crystal wine glasses on a boat. Royal Stabilis has created a no-slip, no tip and break resistant set to bring a touch of elegance to any boat.

Yes, it’s possible to use real crystal wine glasses on a boat. Royal Stabilis has created a no-slip, no tip and break resistant set to bring a touch of elegance to any boat.

🎧 Improving Boat Ventilation

Published on November 28, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Listen in for 5 ways we significantly improved our boat's ventilation, making it much nicer to live at anchor during the hot months!

Listen in for 5 ways we significantly improved our boat’s ventilation, making it much nicer to live at anchor during the hot months!

🎧Galley Design

Published on November 20, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Listen in for three important things to look at in the galley when buying a boat. These are hard to change!

Listen in for three important things to look at in the galley when buying a boat. These are hard to change!

🎧Making Boat Cards

Published on November 13, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat cards are an easy way to exchange info with friends you meet along the way as you cruise. What to include and how to make them.

Boat cards are an easy way to exchange info with friends you meet along the way as you cruise. What to include and how to make them.

🎧Boat Details Document

Published on November 7, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Who can remember what model of everything they have on the boat? Create a “Boat Details” document and never wonder again!

Who can remember what model of everything they have on the boat? Create a “Boat Details” document and never wonder again!

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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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