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The Essential Knot Book for Boats

Published on July 12, 2014; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A good book with all the knots and splices you're likely to ever need, including ones that hold in high tech line.

A good book with all the knots and splices you’re likely to ever need, including ones that hold in high tech line.

Dividing Expenses on a Charter Vacation

Published on July 11, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dividing all the little expenses on a group charter can be a pain. Here’s an easy way to keep it all equal!

How To Organize First Aid Supplies on a Boat

Published on July 9, 2014; last updated on December 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to organize your first aid supplies so it’ll be easy to find what you need when the time arises, and a list of what’s in ours.

Guide to Boat Navigation Markers

Published on July 5, 2014; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Guide to Navigation and Channel Markers.

How do you know what all those markers mean? Keep this downloadable PDF next to the helm and you’ll be able to quickly find anything!

Keeping Sheets on a Boat Bed

Published on July 2, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just 15 minutes to end the problem of popped-off fitted sheets. Seriously!

Just 15 minutes to end the problem of popped-off fitted sheets. Seriously!

10 Great Meals Underway on a Boat

Published on June 27, 2014; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten Great Means When Underway

Ten great meals to prepare ahead of time to eat underway on a boat. Easy to fix and easy to eat on a moving platform, as well as delicious!

Best Clothespins for Boats

Published on June 25, 2014; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Typical clothespins rust, break, pop off and stain your laundry. Four alternatives that do better.

Typical clothespins rust, break, pop off and stain your laundry. Four alternatives that do better.

Having Meals When Underway on a Boat

Published on June 23, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thirteen tips for planning and preparing meals to eat underway on a boat — whether just out for the day or on a longer passage.

Pan-Fried Fish

Published on June 20, 2014; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A great and simple way to cook fish — and a tip for ensuring it’s done perfectly!

Important Document Backup When Living on a Boat

Published on June 15, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to keep a copy of your important documents in a place that’s physically separate from the original AND where you can easily get them. Here’s an easy and FREE way to do it!

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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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Liveaboard Boat Insurance: Coverage for Full-Time Cruisers

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The Roam Device – Remote Boat Monitoring

May 31, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

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