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🎧Flexible Cutting Sheets for Your Boat Galley

Published on October 28, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Flexible cutting sheets have a place in every galley. They take up little room and help you avoid cross-contamination. Here’s what else they can do. 

VHF Settings – Do Other Cruisers a Favor

Published on October 26, 2022; last updated on April 10, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you imagine how annoying it is to be cruising just off shore and having to hear sailors on the interior calling for bridge openings? That’s why you need to remember to do this with your VHF radio.

🎧Favorite Recipes for Cooking Aboard a Boat

Published on October 25, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s smart to have some “galley go-tos” when cruising. Here are my favorite recipes!

🎧Tips to Make You a Better Boat School Teacher

Published on October 21, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’ll be teaching your kids on your cruising boat, these are the tips you need to know.   

Boating, Cruisers and Skin Cancer

Published on October 19, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lately I’ve been thinking about 2 cruising hazards. One is a threat every day, another less often. But both can be deadly. Here’s how to keep yourself safe from both.

🎧Making the Most Out of Any Boat Show

Published on October 18, 2022; last updated on April 26, 2024 by Nica Waters

Planning a trip to a boat show? Here’s how to make the most of your experience.

🎧 Should You Stay On Your Boat in a Hurricane?

Published on October 14, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Should you stay on your boat in a hurricane? Probably not. But if you have no other choice, this is what you need to know.   

Dealing with Mold and Mildew on a Boat

Published on October 12, 2022; last updated on December 26, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping fiberglass clean of mold and mildew is an on-going challenge.

Cool nights and tropical days can lead to condensation followed by mold and mildew. What to do? Here’s how we manage it on our boat.

🎧 Makeshift Router Table for Working on a Boat

Published on October 11, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A router table is a luxury when you have limited space. But sometimes you need one for boat work. Here’s how we made our own.

🎧Is a Stand Up Paddle Board for You?

Published on October 7, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I’ve found a stand-up paddle board board to be really fun to have onboard. But do you have room for one? Maybe—if it’s inflatable. Learn more. 

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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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🎧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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How to Prepare the Galley to Leave the Boat

May 8, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid a major “critter” infestation by thoroughly preparing the galley before you leave the boat. It’s not just a matter of getting rid of food.

🎧Laundry in a Bucket When You Live on a Boat

May 3, 2025 By Nica Waters

Laundry in a bucket? Yep, it doesn’t have to be awful. If you follow these steps and use one handy, and unusual, tool.

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