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🎧How to Store Bread on a Boat

Published on June 30, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you store bread on a boat–without it getting crushed? Here are a few tips to try.

Best Sheets for Boats

Published on June 28, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

V-berth bed on a boat - Sheets for boats

Buying sheets for boats can be a nightmare. Here are our suggestions to make this chore easier. And to help you sleep well onboard.

🎧Yummy Red Lentil Soup

Published on June 27, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

This delicious red lentil soup with curry flavor is great for when you’re busy. And it’s easily made from ingredients you already have in your pantry.

🎧The People You Meet While Cruising

Published on June 23, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s even better than the stunning places you see as a cruiser? How about the people you meet?

How to Avoid a Dinghy Disaster

Published on June 21, 2023; last updated on June 26, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hand on dinghy tiller with kill switch to avoid dinghy disaster

How do you avoid dinghy disaster? Don’t wait to follow these tips to stay safe. They just might safe your life.

🎧In Medias Res 

Published on June 20, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

A northbound passage changes underway – learn about how we decided on the best stops and starts along the way.

A Project Bag for Boat Work

Published on June 17, 2023; last updated on June 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Julie Tijerina

How do you keep all the little pieces of a boat project in one place? Try a project bag. You won’t regret it.

🎧A Handy 12-Volt Fan to Move More Air

Published on June 16, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking to create a breeze in a part of the boat without a hard wired fan? Here’s the answer.

Daily Checklist – A Boat Necessity

Published on June 14, 2023; last updated on June 26, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A daily checklist–it keeps you organized on a boat. And it’s a necessity if you don’t want unhappy surprises.

🎧Different Passage, Different Takeaways 

Published on June 13, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Lessons learned from a northbound passage from the Caribbean to the Chesapeake.

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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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Redundancy in the Galley – Podcast Transcript

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Transcript for Podcast: Redundancy in the Galley, the ABC’s – If you follow, you’ll always have meals aboard.

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August 16, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to find a safe place for your boat in a hurricane? You have to consider more than just wind.

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Reasons for Going on a Boat Charter Vacation

August 14, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to charter boat vacation this winter? Wannabe cruisers can get their feet wet. Current cruisers can sail a new setting.

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