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What’s the Best Grade of Stainless for Boat Galley Gear

Published on September 26, 2024; last updated on September 25, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

stainless flatware on a mat - what do stainless differences mean

Stainless differences mean the difference between flatware that rusts and flatware that lasts for years. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Sail the ICW – We Did It; You Can Too

Published on September 23, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

boat in canal

Can you sail the ICW? Of course. It doesn’t have to be a motoring slog. Here are the best tips to get in good sailing on the ICW.

🎧Simple Enchilada Sauce 

Published on September 21, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

This easy enchilada sauce recipe is versatile–just the thing for every galley recipe book.

Storing Paper Products on a Boat

Published on September 19, 2024; last updated on September 17, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping toilet paper and paper towels dry aboard a boat.

Paper products seem like an easy thing to store on a boat. But it takes a bit of planning to keep them dry and bug-free.

🎧Folding Grater for your Boat Galley

Published on September 14, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Grater and cheese - best grater for a boat galley

Your box grater from your land home might not fit on your boat–literally. But I have a good option for you to consider for your galley. Links: Oxo Good Grips […]

Using Gimbals on a Boat Galley Stove

Published on September 12, 2024; last updated on September 11, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stove gimbals are an important safely feature on a marine stove. Tips on using them so they don’t cause more problems than they solve.

How to Find Remote Work While Cruising

Published on September 9, 2024; last updated on March 18, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Sailboat anchored

Remote work while cruising can be an answer to the costs of maintenance and travel. Here’s how to find remote work that keeps you cruising.

🎧Cruising Meal Planning Made Simple

Published on September 7, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Planning meals for a 2 week cruise? Ask yourself these 4 questions.

Don’t Let Bugs Into Your Boat’s Water Tank

Published on September 5, 2024; last updated on September 4, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Water tank bugs are a nuisance. Here’s how to keep them from becoming a problem in the first place. And it only take a little screening.

🎧Storage and Weight Distribution on a Catamaran

Published on August 31, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Storage is tricky on any boat. But weight distribution is especially important on a catamaran. Here’s what to keep in mind.

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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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🎧Boat Wiring Tips to DIY

October 25, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

With a few tips for boat wiring, you can get good results the first time without much stress. This is what I wish I knew when I started out.

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Managing Sleep on an Overnight Passage

October 23, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Worried about managing sleep on an overnight passage. Our tips will help. Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

Everyone wants those perfect cruising days. We found them in the atolls and lagoons of the Tuamotos.

🎧Perfect Cruising Days You Dream About

October 18, 2025 By Nica Waters

For those perfect cruising days that defy description . . . , Or how the unexpected joy of sailing in the Tuamotus leads to a new term–pas de suckage. Summary Working on Calypso in the […]

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