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Cruising Reality vs Social Media

Published on June 26, 2024; last updated on July 2, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Cruising reality may differ from your expectations. Especially if you follow cruisers on social media. Here’s why.

🎧Should You Use Silicone or Nylon Tools in the Galley?

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

How do you know if you should use nylon or silicone tools on your galley nonstick pots? Here are a few tips.

Pressure Cookers in a Boat Kitchen

Published on June 20, 2024; last updated on June 19, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many cruisers rely on pressure cookers. Here are five important considerations in buying a pressure cooker and a few options to consider.

Should You Sell Your Home When You Go Cruising?

Published on June 19, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Should you sell your home when you go cruising? That depends. And surprisingly, boat insurance can be a prime factor.

🎧Boat Work in Exotic Locations 

Published on June 15, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Yes, it’s a cliche. But with some truth. Cruising is often preparing things in exotic locations.

You Can Only Buy What the Store Sells

Published on June 12, 2024; last updated on June 10, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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You can only buy what the store sells. So how do you provision when you don’t know what you can get from port to port? Some tips.

🎧Good Options for Feeding your Boat Dog

Published on June 8, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Feeding your boat dog has unique issues. Here’s what we fed our boat dog. And what might work for yours.

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.

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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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🎧Buying from the Ship in the Tuamotus

November 1, 2025 By Nica Waters

A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson   Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to […]

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How to Quiet Noisy Halyards

October 30, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how to quiet noisy halyards? Here are five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast.

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🎧Boat Wiring Tips to DIY

October 25, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

With a few tips for boat wiring, you can get good results the first time without much stress. This is what I wish I knew when I started out.

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