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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

charging boat batteries with a portable generator - Honda 2200

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.

🎧Sundowner Snacks

Published on April 18, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Looking for a sundowner snack that is just a step up? Here’s one idea for cruisers.

🎧Wine Glasses for a Boat?

Published on April 14, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wine always tastes better out of a “real” glass. But is that the best option for your boat? Check out these choices to see which is best for you.

Four Pieces of Useful Boat Gear (no one notices)

Published on April 12, 2023; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sometimes the most useful boat gear are the things most visitors never notice. Here are our 4 faves. They just work.

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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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🎧Buying from the Ship in the Tuamotus

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A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson   Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to […]

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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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