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Boat Renovation: Cleaning Teak

Published on April 25, 2024; last updated on April 24, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the best technique for cleaning, literally, a boatload of horribly stained and dirty teak? Here’s what worked for me.

Picking Weather Windows

Published on April 24, 2024; last updated on April 24, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

picking weather windows - wind prediction graphic

Picking weather windows is a crucial skill for cruisers. Here’s what to consider when you’re choosing one for a passage.

🎧Hobbies Aboard

Published on April 20, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

isn’t the cruising life one big hobby? Well, maybe. But here are some other things we enjoy doing from the boat.

Boat Renovation: Choosing Teak Cleaner and Finish

Published on April 18, 2024; last updated on April 16, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat teak after cleaning and refinishing

How do you choose a teak cleaner and finish? There’s a lot of labor involved so choose wisely. Here’s my experience.

What Boat Projects You Should Do First

Published on April 17, 2024; last updated on April 15, 2024 by Pamela Douglas

boat winch

How to decide what boat projects you do first. Here’s a helpful way to think about it so you tackle the most important things first.

🎧A Great Tool for DIY Boat Scraping

Published on April 12, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Scraping a boat bottom is never fun–but one tool makes it easier. Here’s one we recommend for all DIYers.

Our Boat Renovation Begins

Published on April 11, 2024; last updated on April 10, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

How we decided where to begin with our tired boat interior.

As time goes on, you might have to think about doing a boat renovation. Here’s how we decided what to do and how we did it.

How Far Can You Sail in a Day

Published on April 10, 2024; last updated on April 14, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

anchored boats at sunset - how far can you sail in a day

Knowing how far you can sail in a day helps you determine where and when you’ll stop. Here are all the factors to think about.

🎧My Favorite Pancake Mix

Published on April 6, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

stack of pancakes with butter and syrup

Pancakes make a healthy and hearty breakfast on a boat. Here’s my favorite mix that makes them quick and easy.

Emergency Info

Published on April 4, 2024; last updated on March 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Emergency info has to be available even to guests. Here’s a cheap and easy suggestion that might even save your boat.

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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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Sailboats in a marina at dawn - redundancy in the galley

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