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Stop Noisy Glasses on the Boat

Published on January 30, 2025; last updated on January 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Stop noisy glasses on the boat. It takes a minute and very little money to give you peace and quiet on board.

🎧Learn More about Nica and Carolyn

Published on January 25, 2025; last updated on January 19, 2025 by Nica Waters

How did Nica and Carolyn start podcasting together? Learn a little more about our back story here.

Boatmeal — Oatmeal on a Boat

Published on January 23, 2025; last updated on January 22, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Oatmeal on a boat is easy, cheap, and healthy. Here’s how to make it with far less fuel–perfect for saving energy.

🎧 A Good Choice for Boat Sheets

Published on January 18, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making the bed in your boat can be a nightmare if you don’t have properly fitted sheets. So what are your options? Here’s a good one we’ve found. 

5 Tips for Baking Bread on a Boat

Published on January 16, 2025; last updated on April 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Baking bread on a boat isn’t all that difficult. And these 5 tips will make it even easier. Plus I share bonus tips from other cruisers.

🎧 The Case for Having a 2×4 Onboard

Published on January 11, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Nica Waters

Not marine grade? Not a problem! 5 reasons we have generic 2×4 pieces aboard Calypso. 

Potato Mashers for Use on a Boat

Published on January 9, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good potato mashers provide great results on a boat without electricity. Here are the pros and cons of several. And my first choice.

🎧How to Protect Your Knees When Doing Boat Work

Published on January 4, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Protect your knees when doing boat work. Or else you’re regret it. Here’s what we used aboard our vessel to save our knees.

Boat Grill Recommendations

Published on January 2, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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In need of a new grill for the boat? Here’s what TBG readers recommend

What Documents Do I Need on a Boat? A Complete Guide for Boaters

Published on January 1, 2025; last updated on January 8, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What boat documents to you need to keep on board? And how do you organize them? It’s the perfect time to get your docs in order now.

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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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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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Traveling on Land When You Live on a Boat

May 2, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Traveling on land when you live on a boat is yet one more thing for cruisers to learn about. Here are your options.

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