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Why You Should Turn Off the Water Pump on Your Boat

Published on October 25, 2023; last updated on October 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Do you keep your freshwater pump on all the time? Here’s why you should turn off the water–for safety’s sake.

🎧The Best Boat Slippers

Published on October 24, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

What’s the most important feature of boat slippers? Here are one cruiser’s thoughts–along with her favorite pairs.

🎧Making Square Cuts in Stainless Tubing

Published on October 20, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you need to make square stainless steel tubing cuts but don’t have a shop, what do you do? Here’s my best tips.

First Day in Mole St Nicolas, Haiti

Published on October 18, 2023; last updated on October 17, 2023 by John Herlig

Arriving in Haiti with a buddy boat–learn about the local friends made by one solo cruiser their first day in Mole St Nicolas.

🎧Community Matters, Even in Boatyards

Published on October 17, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Price, facilities, convenience–all good things to consider in a boatyard. But what kind of community does it have?

🎧Best Tips for Fruit Storage Onboard

Published on October 13, 2023; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you store fruit without refrigeration on a boat for the best results? Here are a few tips.

Individual Ice Cubes – Perfect on Boats

Published on October 11, 2023; last updated on October 10, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Individual ice cubes are perfect on a boat. They don’t take up much room. And give just enough cool to make your drinks better.

🎧Focus on Favorites When Provisioning

Published on October 10, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

When provisioning in places where basics are always available, focus on your favorites. Here’s what that means.

🎧How to Keep Cruising Costs Manageable

Published on October 6, 2023; last updated on November 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to save money while cruising? We have a great resource that will give you a lot to think about.

Storing Coffee on a Boat

Published on October 4, 2023; last updated on October 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s virtually impossible to “perfectly” store coffee on a boat . . . but with these tips, you’ll come close!

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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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🎧How (and Why) to Catch Rainwater from your Boat

May 17, 2025 By Nica Waters

How to catch rainwater from your boat. And why you should, even if you have regular access to water elsewhere.

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Seasickness? What You Need to Know

May 15, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

I’d never really suffered from seasickness until a trip with friends a few years ago. And I learned a few things.

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🎧Galley Strap Dangers. What Boat Owners Need to Know.

May 10, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Galley strap dangers don’t get much attention in boating discussions. Here are a few things to consider before you use them for your boat.

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