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🎧Buy a Boat with Handholds for Safety Underway

Published on July 28, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t let a pretty boat interior keep you from making sure you have places to hang on while underway.

Published on July 26, 2023; last updated on July 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you live on a boat, how do you get help in an emergency? It depends on where you are and on what type of emergency.

Published on July 25, 2023; last updated on July 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Been listening to the podcast and wondering about the cruiser behind one of the voices? Meet Nica Waters!

Published on July 22, 2023; last updated on February 27, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock/Michelle Riordan

Get pretty v-berth bedding with some easy customizations. One cruiser shares how she did it. And you can too!

Published on July 21, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to know the status of your battery bank. But how? Here’s one tool that will help.

Published on July 20, 2023; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

A step-by-step guide of how to quickly defrost your boat refrigerator for improved refrigerator efficiency.

Published on July 19, 2023; last updated on July 19, 2023 by John Herlig

The ICW has challenges for every sailor–no matter how salty. Here’s how John Herlig experienced it his first time.

Published on July 18, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Setting a good anchor means you know how much to put out. Marking your rode is key. Here’s how to do it.

Published on July 14, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

An impulse buy turned into a really useful addition to the galley. Learn why you need silicone baking cups on your boat.

Published on July 12, 2023; last updated on July 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping your boat bug-free isn’t complicated. But it takes daily effort. Here’s what you need to do to avoid bug stowaways.