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How to Prepare the Galley to Leave the Boat

Published on May 8, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid a major “critter” infestation by thoroughly preparing the galley before you leave the boat. It’s not just a matter of getting rid of food.

Published on May 3, 2025; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Nica Waters

Laundry in a bucket? Yep, it doesn’t have to be awful. If you follow these steps and use one handy, and unusual, tool.

Published on May 2, 2025; last updated on June 24, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Traveling on land when you live on a boat is yet one more thing for cruisers to learn about. Here are your options.

Published on May 1, 2025; last updated on April 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Here are boat fire lessons everyone should heed–before you wake to find your boat in flames. Avoid tragedy; prep ahead.

Published on April 24, 2025; last updated on April 23, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t lose small parts during boat projects. Some preparation and good working methods will ensure it. Here are tips.

Published on April 23, 2025; last updated on April 22, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Kimberly Ward

Sometimes it’s not about this or that. It’s about embracing the and of cruising. Here’s one cruiser’s perspective.

Published on April 19, 2025; last updated on April 14, 2025 by Nica Waters

Pacific Passage Highlights from Calypso’s journey to French Polynesia. Even the simplest things become epic underway.

Published on April 17, 2025; last updated on April 22, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are you wondering how to start living on a boat and cruising? It begins with baby steps and shakedown cruises.

Published on April 10, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

When troubleshooting boat refrigerations you might want to look at your batteries first. Tips for when your fridge runs but the beer is warm.

Published on April 5, 2025; last updated on March 30, 2025 by Nica Waters

Do you know how to provision for a Long passage? How about from an unfamiliar location. Here are my best tips.