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US Check-In via ROAM App

Published on June 6, 2024; last updated on June 12, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

A smartphone (or tablet) app to check in to the US when arriving by small boat — regardless of your nationality! Learn the ins and outs of the CBP ROAM app.

Where to Use Your Watermaker? 

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

boat watermaker

Do you wonder where to use your watermaker? Here’s what we learned in years of cruising with several different models.

🎧It’s a Wrap

Published on June 1, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Plastic trash on a cruising boat has its challenges. Here are my best tips for dealing with it in remote areas.

A Good Blender for a Boat

Published on May 30, 2024; last updated on May 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Portable blenders

Looking for a good boat blender? A reader found a small one she finds worth making room for. Here’s what you need to know.

Finding Your Perfect Cruising Boat

Published on May 29, 2024; last updated on May 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you find the perfect cruising boat? Well, with some compromises. Here’s how to think about it so you make the right choice.

🎧Tips for Using a Boat Fire Extinguisher

Published on May 25, 2024; last updated on July 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you knowa how to use your boat’s fire extinguisher? Here are the tips you need to get you ready before you need them.

How to Store Green Onions

Published on May 23, 2024; last updated on May 22, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Green onions will last several months with this storage method. Better yet, they don’t take up space in the refrigerator!

Dealing with Squalls at Anchor or on a Mooring 

Published on May 22, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even at anchor or on a mooring, squalls can be scary. Here are my tips to keep you safe.

🎧Tips for Using the VHF Radio

Published on May 18, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Your VHF radio is valuable safety equipment–as long as you know how to use it. Here are a few tips to help.

Composting Toilet Tips

Published on May 16, 2024; last updated on June 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use coconut coir in a composting toilet, including the exact amount of water to rehydrate it with, and tips on dealing with a fly infestation.

Here are my best composting toilet tips to help your switch a success. Avoid the steep learning curve by reading on.

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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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Stay Safe When Climbing the Mast

September 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Are you safe when climbing the mast? How about those on deck? Here are the tips you need to know.

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🎧Tips to Make Homemade Yogurt on a Boat

September 6, 2025 By Nica Waters

A few tips to make homemade yogurt on a boat. It’s easy with a few ingredients and some basic equipment. And it’s delicious!

When Should You Schedule Boat Upgrades?

September 4, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When should you schedule boat upgrades. And how do you balance what to do right away and what can wait?

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