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🎧 AtoNs and AIS – the Future of Navigation

Published on May 26, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Buoys, day beacons, and lights are becoming far more sophisticated. Here’s what you need to know about the integration of Aids to Navigation and AIS. 

Guide to Buying Solar Panels

Published on May 24, 2023; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When buying solar panels how do you decide? It comes down to a few factors that determine how much power you can get for what cost.

🎧Grocery Shopping Cruiser Style

Published on May 23, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Provisioning while cruising is its own adventure. Learn from one cruiser what it’s really like.

🎧How to Store Plastic Bags Onboard

Published on May 19, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep plastic grocery bags on a boat so you have them when you need them and they’re hidden hen you don’t? Here are a few ideas.

Catamaran or Monohull?

Published on May 17, 2023; last updated on May 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Catamaran or monohull? Which is better? Only you can decide. But here are a few things to consider as you make the choice for yourself.

🎧Changing Plans

Published on May 16, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

One plan seems great. Until you look at all the ramifications. Here’s how we made one sudden shift in cruising plans.

🎧If You Have to Abandon Ship

Published on May 12, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Would you be ready if you had to abandon your cruising boat? Learn from one cruiser who found out the hard way.

The Hidden Costs When Buying A Boat

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

boats in marina - hidden costs of buying a boat.

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.

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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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Getting Help for a Boat Emergency

July 3, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to get help for a boat emergency. Although your first instinct may be to reach for your phone, it’s not the best idea.

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🎧Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos – Perfect Boat Pantry Meal

June 28, 2025 By Nica Waters

Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

June 26, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.

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