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🎧Train Your Dog to Potty Onboard Your Boat

Published on September 2, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you cross an ocean with your dog? Of course. But you need to train them out to potty on board. Here’s how.  

Figuring Out Your Power Needs on a Boat

Published on August 31, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

With limited battery storage on a boat, you need to keep track of what the products onboard draw in power. Here’s what you need to do to calculate your power needs.

🎧New Dinghy!

Published on August 30, 2022; last updated on February 27, 2024 by Nica Waters

For cruisers, your dinghy is your car. Choosing the right one is important. Here’s how we decided on ours.

🎧Stop Killing Your Spices!

Published on August 26, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Spices don’t live forever, especially on a boat. But if you’re doing this, you might be making it worse.  

Staying Cool On a Boat Without Air Conditioning

Published on August 24, 2022; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

On a boat without air conditioning. These tools help keep us cool without burning up electricity.

🎧Showers on a Boat

Published on August 23, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Can you take a shower on board without pressure water? Sure. Here’s how.

🎧How to Use a MOB AIS/DSC Locator

Published on August 19, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A MOB locator with AIS can make recovering crew overboard much easier. Here’s how it works.

How to Build Your Cruising Skill Set

Published on August 17, 2022; last updated on April 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just how do you gain all the skills you need to be a successful cruiser? Well, it starts with knowing what skills you need to build the most…

🎧Simple Exercises to do On a Boat

Published on August 16, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Hoping to stay fit while living (and cruising on a small boat)? Here are 3 easy exercises to try.

🎧 DIY Dish Drain for a Double Sink on a Boat

Published on August 12, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t have spare room for a dish drain? Have you thought of using half of your double sink? Here’s how to set it up. 

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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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🎧Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos – Perfect Boat Pantry Meal

June 28, 2025 By Nica Waters

Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

June 26, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

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🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

June 21, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

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