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Patching Your Inflatable Dinghy

Published on February 22, 2023; last updated on April 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Patching your dinghy in the tropics is a challenge. Unless you use the right glue. Here’s my recommendation and a step-by-step how-to.

🎧How-To Tips for Visiting St Martin

Published on February 21, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Pamela Douglas

Two bridges in quick succession to enter Simpson Bay Lagoon in St. Martin led to an unexpected snafu that almost derailed the whole thing. Learn from our lessons.

🎧Getting Boat Experience for Your Insurer

Published on February 17, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Marine insurers want to know you can handle the vessel you’re asking them to insure. So how do you gain the experience they require?

How to Make More Room on Your Boat

Published on February 15, 2023; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need to make more room on your boat? Here’s where to look for items to purge. And what to do with them.

🎧Snubber Smarts

Published on February 14, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

All chain rode is definitely the safest. But is it comfortable at anchor? it can be–if you use a snubber. Learn more.

🎧Save Money on Boat Parts – Here’s How

Published on February 10, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

With a good camera and a little research you might be able to save money on important boat parts. We did. Here’s how. 

🎧Small Essentials for Life Onboard

Published on February 7, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

It’s the small things that make life onboard more enjoyable. Here are a few of our faves.

🎧Safe Knife Storage Onboard

Published on February 3, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

knife storage on a boat

How do you store knives safely on a boat? Especially in rough conditions. Here’s what we think is the best answer. 

How to Get Good Sleep While at Anchor

Published on February 1, 2023; last updated on January 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, cruiser’s can get a good night’s sleep at anchor. And stay safe. Here’s how we do it–and you can too.

🎧 What’s Better? A Double or Single Sink?

Published on January 27, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sales descriptions of boats highlight double sinks. But are they the best option for you? Here’s what you should consider.  

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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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