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Rethinking PFDs

Published on September 30, 2025; last updated on September 23, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Woman standing on a sailboat deck in red foul weather gear with a Team O PFD - Rethinking PFDs

It’s time to start rethinking PFDs. Old technology is actually dangerous. But there is a new option. Learn more here.

🎧How to Brief Boat Guests for Safety

Published on September 27, 2025; last updated on September 12, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man and girl in boat wearing life jackets - brief guests for safety

You need to brief boat guests to ensure everyone stays safe and comfortable aboard. If you are taking people out on your boat, a safety briefing is critical. Summary If you’re taking […]

Boat Navigation Redundancy – Always Have a Backup

Published on September 25, 2025; last updated on September 23, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

The best way to know where you are when underway is to have redundant navigations systems. Here’s what we suggest.

🎧 10 Ways to Enjoy Cabbage on a Cruising Boat

Published on September 20, 2025; last updated on September 12, 2025 by Nica Waters

Roasted cabbage slices - cabbage for a cruising boat

Here are 10 ways to enjoy cabbage on a cruising boat. It’s delicious, nutritious, and keeps for a long time.

How to Anchor for a Storm

Published on September 18, 2025; last updated on September 12, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

sailboat anchored under a dark sky

If you always anchor your boat as if you know it’s going to blow 50, you won’t be surprised if it does.

10 Ways to Use Cabbage While Cruising – Podcast Transcript

Published on September 15, 2025; last updated on September 15, 2025 by Nica Waters

Roasted cabbage slices - cabbage for a cruising boat

Way to use cabbage while cruising that are easy and delicious. It’s a miracle vegetable for living on a boat.

🎧Questions to Ask Before Hauling your Boat

Published on September 13, 2025; last updated on September 6, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat in slings being hauled out - questions to ask before hauling out

What are the questions to ask before hauling your boat? If you ask them, you’re less likely to have expensive regrets.

Stay Safe When Climbing the Mast

Published on September 11, 2025; last updated on September 11, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Person on a bosun's chair at the top of a mast - climbing the mast

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

🎧Tips to Make Homemade Yogurt on a Boat

Published on September 6, 2025; last updated on August 30, 2025 by Nica Waters

Yogurt with oats and fruit - tips to make homemade yogurt on a boat

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?

Published on September 4, 2025; last updated on September 3, 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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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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