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🎧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.

When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know 

Published on April 3, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

When starting out cruising, you don’t know what you don’t know. The learning curve is steep. Here are tips to help flatten the curve.

🎧The Rabbit Hole of Projects

Published on March 29, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Boat projects are never simple. One step leads to another repair. Here’s one cruiser’s tale.

Where Are the Wood Plugs?

Published on March 28, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Seconds count in an emergency. Are you really ready? Can you lay your hands on everything IMMEDIATELY?

Where are the wood plugs if you have an emergency hull breach? Ask yourself the question before you need them.

No – A Cruiser’s Power Word

Published on March 27, 2024; last updated on March 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man with beach ball saying No

No may be as important to say as yes when you’re cruising. Here’s an important of good times for cruisers to say no.

🎧Fool-Proof Tips for Bread Baking Onboard

Published on March 23, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, you can have fresh bread while cruising. Here are our best tips for baking a loaf onboard.

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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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