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Cleaning and Preventing the “ICW Mustache”

Published on August 26, 2025; last updated on August 20, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Mitchell Sharp

How do you go about cleaning and preventing the ICW Mustache on your cruising boat? Here are a few tips to clean your boat quickly.

Published on August 23, 2025; last updated on August 20, 2025 by Nica Waters

Redundancy in the galley means you can eat no matter what. These are the spares you need to have available.

Published on August 21, 2025; last updated on August 20, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to calculate boat power requirements? If not, your batteries may not be able to keep up. Here’s how to do it.

Published on August 18, 2025; last updated on August 20, 2025 by Nica Waters

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

Published on August 16, 2025; last updated on August 10, 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.

Published on August 14, 2025; last updated on August 12, 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.

Published on August 9, 2025; last updated on July 28, 2025 by Nica Waters

What are the key factors for departure planning when cruising? Hint: the time you’ll arrive at your destination is central.

Published on August 7, 2025; last updated on August 6, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Here are my best DIY tips for connecting boat wires, learned over years of doing our boat’s electrical jobs.

Published on August 2, 2025; last updated on October 23, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how to find support while cruising? We have some great tips for building your network for both personal and practical support.

Published on July 31, 2025; last updated on July 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you revisit a cruising destination, how do you remember the important details of an anchorage or inlet? A log book can help.