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How to Keep Medical Records Onboard

Published on August 2, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sample of Medical records onboard

Cruisers must keep medical records onboard–for everyone on the boat. Here’s what to include. And where to keep it.

🎧Reinstallation – The Order of Events

Published on August 1, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

When you’re making repairs, it’s important to remember the steps for reinstalling items. Here are a few tips.

🎧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.

How to Get Help in an Emergency

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

Person hanging from helicopter - do you know how to get help in an emergency

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.

🎧An Introduction to Nica Waters

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!

Customizing Pretty V-Berth Bedding

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!

🎧A Tool to Help Test your Batteries

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.

How to Quickly Defrost Your Boat Refrigerator

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.

Joy, Terror, and the ICW

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.

🎧How to Measure Your Anchor Rode

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.

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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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🎧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.

Where are Your Dream Cruising Grounds?

October 2, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Where are your dream cruising grounds? How you answer that question when people ask can be the difference between feeling like a failure or having fun.

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Rethinking PFDs

September 30, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

It’s time to start rethinking PFDs. Old technology is actually dangerous. But there is a new option. Learn more here.

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