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How to Make Electricity When Your Boat is at Anchor

Published on January 11, 2023; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

As long as you’re tied up at a marina, you have access to almost unlimited electricity. But how do you get the power you need at anchor? Pros and cons of 3 major ways of making electricity on a cruising boat at anchor.

🎧Holiday Traditions When Living on a Boat

Published on January 10, 2023; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Perhaps you miss family and friends during holidays on your cruising boat. But you can still have a joy-filled time by making your own traditions. Here are some of our favorites.

Homemade Vegetable Bouillon – A Galley Must-Have

Published on January 7, 2023; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Amy Alton

Vegetable bouillon is a great way to add flavor to grains or beans on a boat. But what if you don’t have the produce to make your own? Try this handy homemade mix from cruiser Amy Alton.

🎧What’s the Best Cooler for Storing Food on a Boat?

Published on January 6, 2023; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a cooler for storing food underway? Here’s what you need to consider.   

Dry Bags

Published on January 4, 2023; last updated on January 3, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dry bags are almost essential gear on a cruising boat. We’ve never had water damage anything in the dinghy!

🎧Tracking Tool to Stay In Touch When On Passage On A Boat

Published on January 3, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Cruising today offers many more options for helping friends and family track your travels. Here’s one nifty tool we really love.

🎧How Not to Spill Wine on a Boat

Published on December 30, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t worry about spilling wine in your cockpit ever again. Try Vino2Go— sippy cups for wine! 

How to Check Into a Marina

Published on December 28, 2022; last updated on August 19, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’ve never checked into a marina as a transient before, how do you know what to do? Just read this.

🎧Diesel Management on a “Sailing” Passage

Published on December 27, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

If the wind dies on a passage, you don’t want to be caught short. Here’s how to manage your diesel to make sure you have what you need when you need it.

🎧Yes, You Can Bake Bread on the Grill

Published on December 23, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t heat up your galley on a hot day. Just use your grill for baking bread. Here’s how. 

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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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🎧Calculating Power Needs for a Cruising Boat

October 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Calculating power needs for a cruising boat is the difference between being comfortable on board and just getting by. Here’s how.

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Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

October 9, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can’t guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here’s how.

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🎧The Best Guest Book for Cruisers

October 4, 2025 By Nica Waters

What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.

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