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Why You Need to Prep Before Leaving the Boat

Published on August 10, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What happens when you leave your boat without prepping it first? Here’s what we found when a medical issue had us off the boat for over 2 weeks!

🎧 Sources for Boat Parts

Published on August 9, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Shopping for boat gear and parts? You may have more options than you think. Here are some great locations you should try.

🎧SodaStreams for Cruising Boats

Published on August 5, 2022; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is it worth having a SodaStream onboard? Here are the pros and cons for cruisers.

Don’t Wait; Go Cruising on Your Boat Now!

Published on August 3, 2022; last updated on June 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Do you dream of cruising “someday?” What are you waiting for?

🎧Simple Storage Solutions for Boats: Ram Mounts

Published on August 2, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Figuring out where to put all our navigation electronics was no small feat. Friends reminded us of a wonderfully versatile option.

🎧How to Keep Screws in Place When Working

Published on July 29, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stop losing screws right in the middle of a project. This nifty tool will help.   

UPS Stores & Amazon Hubs Are Great When You Live on a Boat

Published on July 27, 2022; last updated on April 10, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you ship (or receive) a package when cruising? How about getting paperwork notarized? Or copied? Amazon Hubs and UPS Stores are a cruiser’s friend. Here’s how you might use them when cruising the United States.

🎧Some Tips for Successful Cruising

Published on July 26, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Cruising can be stressful and challenging. Some not-so-obvious things to think about can make it much better. Based on a presentation to the Salty Dawg Sailing Association.

🎧The Ultimate Answer for Cruising

Published on July 22, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Got a cruising question? I’ve got the answer. Or at least the way to start the answer. Every boat, every cruiser, every situation is unique. Looking for one size fits all won’t help much.

How to Deal with Problems When Cruising on Your Boat

Published on July 20, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

All cruisers have unexpected problems come up. But how you deal with them will make the difference. Here’s what we learned from some unexpected medical issues while cruising.

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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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Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

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