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🎧Do This When You Find Bugs in your Flour

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

Found bugs in your food onboard? Here’s what you need to do next.

ICW First Time? Here’s Some Quick Advice

Published on September 20, 2023; last updated on April 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

the ICW in fall with a trawler in the distance

First time on the ICW? Here’s quick advice to calm the nerves, avoid overwhelm, and enjoy your journey down the Intracoastal Waterway.

🎧Who is Happiness Engineer on Your Boat?

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

Every cruising boat needs someone in charge of morale. Meet the happiness engineer.

🎧How to Protect Your Phone on the Boat

Published on September 15, 2023; last updated on July 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

ugoWear waterproof case

Your phone is a necessity onboard. But it only works as long as it stays dry. Here’s why I love the ugoWear waterproof phone case.

Road ID: ID for Boaters Too

Published on September 14, 2023; last updated on September 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

ID Bracelet - Road ID

If you were sick or injured while ashore, could you share the info first responders need to help you. Road ID can help.

The Choice of Happiness

Published on September 13, 2023; last updated on September 11, 2023 by John Herlig

An extended stay in West Palm Beach reminds one that adversity can contribute to happiness. You just need to make a choice.

🎧Office Equipment on the Boat

Published on September 12, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Links: Calypso’s Onboard Printer (Amazon) Waterproof Container (Amazon) Sailing Totem  Annapolis Sailboat Show    Cruisers University   Salty Dawg Sailing Association   Nica email  Carolyn email  Prefer to read? Check out Onboard Office Equipment.

🎧Keeping Your Catch Fresh

Published on September 8, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

You had a great day fishing. Or found a good deal on the dock. But now you have more seafood than you can eat. How do you store it in your boat fridge so it lasts?

8 Quick Tips for Hurricane Season

Published on September 6, 2023; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

hurricane - quick tips for hurricane season

Remember these quick tips for hurricane season. They might save your boat–or your life. All you have to do is follow them.

🎧Getting Your MMSI Number for the Radio

Published on September 5, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

VHF Radio

When you buy a new VHF you’ll need your MMSI number to set it up. What is it? And how do you get yours?

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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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🎧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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Managing Sleep on an Overnight Passage

October 23, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Worried about managing sleep on an overnight passage. Our tips will help. Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

Everyone wants those perfect cruising days. We found them in the atolls and lagoons of the Tuamotos.

🎧Perfect Cruising Days You Dream About

October 18, 2025 By Nica Waters

For those perfect cruising days that defy description . . . , Or how the unexpected joy of sailing in the Tuamotus leads to a new term–pas de suckage. Summary Working on Calypso in the […]

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