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🎧Boat Buying: First Steps

Published on August 5, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Get the right boat by doing a bit of research before even starting to look at listings

Get the right boat by doing a bit of research before even starting to look at listings

Cruising Eleuthera

Published on July 24, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s cruising Eleuthera like? Pink sand beaches, the Glass Window, fun events, friendly people along with great provisioning and services!

Tips on Using a Solar Shower

Published on July 12, 2016; last updated on July 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten years of using solar showers . . . 12 things we've learned for using it as your only shower on a boat!

Ten years of using solar showers . . . 12 things we’ve learned for using it as your only shower on a boat!

Less Stressful Cruising

Published on July 8, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all dream of carefree cruising but the reality of boat maintenance and trip prep can get in the way of that. Three things that greatly lessen the stress for us.

We all dream of carefree cruising but the reality of boat maintenance and trip prep can get in the way of that. Three things that greatly lessen the stress for us.

Doing Laundry By Hand

Published on June 27, 2016; last updated on April 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

In many cruising locales, we do laundry on the boat . . . a neat tool to make it a lot easier on your back and a few tips on how I do it.

In many cruising locales, laundromats or laundry services are few and far between. So we resort to doing laundry on the boat . . . a neat tool to make it a lot easier on your back and a few tips on how I do it.

Seven Things About Cruising the Bahamas

Published on June 21, 2016; last updated on October 13, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Seven things to know — and really take to heart — before cruising the Bahamas on your boat. Know what to plan for and don’t be surprised.

Anchor As If It Will Blow 50

Published on June 18, 2016; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you always anchor your boat as if you know it's going to blow 50, you won't be surprised if it does.

If you always anchor your boat as if you know it’s going to blow 50, you won’t be surprised if it does.

Weather on the DeLorme inReach

Published on June 9, 2016; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The DeLorme inReach now has weather forecasts. Through satellite communications, get land or marine weather anywhere — affordably!

Choosing a Dinghy

Published on June 7, 2016; last updated on April 4, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Your dinghy choice is almost as big a decision as your “big boat” when it comes to cruising enjoyment. What we just upgraded to and why . . .

Our Experience with a Composting Toilet

Published on June 2, 2016; last updated on May 15, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

The learning curve for our Nature’s Head composting toilet was steeper than expected, but we loved the unit.

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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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