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🎧Finding a Bahamas Weather Window

Published on January 2, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Finding your weather window can take time. Sometimes the one you pick isn’t quite perfect.

🎧Keeping Butter & Cheese Onboard

Published on December 29, 2023; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep butter and cheese from going bad on your boat? Here are our best tips–even if you cruise without refrigeration.

Bilge Alarm

Published on December 28, 2023; last updated on December 26, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A bilge alarm allows you to know if water is filling your bilge BEFORE it gets over the floorboards. The sooner you know, the better your chance of saving the boat.

Taking a Vacation from the Boat

Published on December 27, 2023; last updated on December 26, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

family in ski gear

Take a vacation from the boat? Why? Well, maybe you just need a change. And, if you do, it’s just fine. So do it!

🎧Beware of the Size Trap When Provisioning

Published on December 26, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Buy in bulk for the boat? Well, maybe. Sometimes a large size is a false economy onboard.

🎧Making a Bahamas Checklist

Published on December 22, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making your checklist for the Bahamas? Here’s a few suggestions from our second trip to get you started.

How Many First Aid Boxes?

Published on December 21, 2023; last updated on December 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dividing first aid items into three boxes makes it easier to find what you need when you need it – see how we do it.

What to Ask Before Hauling Out

Published on December 20, 2023; last updated on December 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know the right questions to ask before hauling out? Here are a few to get you thinking. Picking the right boatyard is important.

🎧The Chaos of the In Between Time

Published on December 19, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

The middle zone between finishing a project and getting organized on board stretch out forever. If you’re feeling frustrated, you’re not alone.

🎧Some Provisioning Options for the BVI

Published on December 15, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Chartering in the BVI this winter? Here are a few provisioning options to consider.

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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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🎧Calculating Power Needs for a Cruising Boat

October 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Calculating power needs for a cruising boat is the difference between being comfortable on board and just getting by. Here’s how.

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Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

October 9, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can’t guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here’s how.

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🎧The Best Guest Book for Cruisers

October 4, 2025 By Nica Waters

What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.

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