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Voyaging with Kids

Published on July 23, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tons of insight on all sorts of pre-cruising questions that everyone has from three very experienced cruisers.

Tons of insight on all sorts of pre-cruising questions that everyone has from three very experienced cruisers.

Too Much Stuff

Published on July 13, 2015; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling our house, we brought a bunch of stuff to the boat. Too much stuff.

Selling our house, we brought a bunch of stuff to the boat. Too much stuff.

Cold Brewed Ice Tea

Published on July 12, 2015; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Iced tea with no extra heat in the kitchen or the refrigerator -- what could be better on a hot day?

Iced tea with no extra heat in the kitchen or the refrigerator — what could be better on a hot day?

Establishing Residency at St. Brendan’s Isle

Published on July 11, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Step-by-step directions for changing your legal address to St. Brendan’s Isle mail service in Green Cove Springs, Florida.

Tekton Screwdriver Kit

Published on July 6, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I won't go quite so far as to say this is the "only" screwdriver you need on the boat, but it comes darn close!

I won’t go quite so far as to say this is the “only” screwdriver you need on the boat, but it comes darn close!

How to Grill Veggies – Recipe

Published on July 3, 2015; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Throwing your veggies on the grill is a great way to keep the heat out of the boat in the summer. Better yet, they're delicious!

Throwing your veggies on the grill is a great way to keep the heat out of the boat in the summer. Better yet, they’re delicious!

What’s In The Refrigerator?

Published on July 1, 2015; last updated on July 9, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple way to know what’s in the refrigerator and what needs to be eaten soon. Save money and don’t waste food with this easy solution.

Stanley Mechanics Tool Set

Published on June 29, 2015; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats -- and the stuff on them -- break. To fix them, you need tools. This tool set is one of our favorite buys!

Boats — and the stuff on them — break. To fix them, you need tools. This tool set is one of our favorite buys!

What About Mail If You Live On A Boat?

Published on June 13, 2015; last updated on August 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine strategies for handling mail if you live on a boat. How to decrease the amount of mail you receive and forward the important items.

The Emotional Roller Coaster

Published on June 10, 2015; last updated on August 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling it all and moving aboard means ending one phase of our lives while looking forward to another. We’re on an emotional roller coaster!

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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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