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Best Cruiser’s Tool – Your Attitude

Published on November 30, 2022; last updated on April 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising can be exceptionally difficult if you don’t have the right attitude. It can be the single biggest predictor of cruising “success.”

🎧Misery is Optional When Cruising

Published on November 29, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Sure, you want to get to your destination and start having fun. But at what price?

🎧Food Labels & Allergens – What to Know

Published on November 25, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you, a crew member, or a guest have food allergy, you need to understand food labels. Here’s what you need to know.

Make Cruising More Enjoyable – Here’s How

Published on November 23, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising has its difficult moments. But if you have these things, it will be much more comfortable–and fun!

🎧Dinghy Dock Etiquette

Published on November 22, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

When you’re sharing a dinghy dock, you gotta have good manners. Here’s what you need to know about dinghy etiquette.

🎧Get Better Use from a Boat Hanging Locker

Published on November 18, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is the hanging locker on your boat useless space? Here’s an easy DIY plan for getting more from that space.   

How to Avoid Cruiser Stress

Published on November 16, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Struggling to manage the stress of cruising? There are a few ways to increase your confidence. Try these.

🎧Cardio Aboard Your Boat

Published on November 15, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Need to work your heart on a boat–level up. Here’s how.

🎧Making Thanksgiving Dinner Onboard a Boat

Published on November 11, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thanksgiving is coming. How will you cook a festive holiday dinner without an oven or stores nearby? Here’s help. 

Check Your Boat’s Ditch Bag

Published on November 9, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s not enough to just create a ditch bag and forget about it. You need to make sure it’s still in good shape. And update it for your current cruising plans. 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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