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The Hidden Costs When Buying A Boat

Published on May 10, 2023; last updated on May 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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The hidden costs of buying a boat can add up fast. Here are a few things you’ll need to consider before buying a cruising boat.

🎧Islands of Guadeloupe

Published on May 9, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

The islands of Guadeloupe make lovely cruising grounds. Learn from our stay and plan yours.

🎧Growing a Salad Garden Onboard

Published on May 5, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you grow greens on a boat? Sure. here’s how one cruiser did it.

Visualizing Currents with Windy App

Published on May 3, 2023; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Visualizing currents with a weather app? Yep. And the Windy app has an easy way to do it.

🎧Info for International Cruisers

Published on May 2, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Some information is crucial to have before arriving at your international destination. Here’s what it is and how to find it.

🎧Tasty, Room-Saving Drinks on a Boat

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

Don’ fill up your boat with bottles and cans. Try these tasty drinks that don’t take up so much room.

Charging Boat Batteries With a Portable Generator

Published on April 26, 2023; last updated on April 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Charging boat batteries with a portable generator? Here’s why we think it’s the best option on your cruising boat.

🎧Explore a Place through Ingredients

Published on April 25, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

One of the best ways to learn about a new place is through its ingredients.

🎧Kitchen Shears – Useful Galley Gear

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

The best boat gear has more than one use. And my kitchen shears fit the bill. I use mine nearly every day–and not always in the galley. Listen to learn more.

Washing Dishes in a Quart of Water

Published on April 19, 2023; last updated on April 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Washing dishes can take a lot of water on a boat. But my method helps me wash a day’s dishes in less than a quart of water.

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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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