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🎧Moving Air Inside Your Boat

Published on September 27, 2022; last updated on March 31, 2025 by Nica Waters

Want to be comfortable onboard? Ventilation is key! Here’s how to improve yours.

🎧How to DIY a Cheap Cockpit Enclosure for Your Boat

Published on September 23, 2022; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to cruise in cold weather.?Then a cockpit enclosure is a must. But don’t spend thousands if you don’t have to. Here’s how to DIY a basic one for your cruising boat.   

Get the Florida Quick Loop Reference for Your Boat

Published on September 21, 2022; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Doing the Great Loop? Or just exploring the mini loop of Florida? This handy guide has anchorages, info about bridge openings, locks, fuel pumps, and more to make your cruise a breeze!

🎧Peanut Sesame Noodles

Published on September 20, 2022; last updated on October 24, 2025 by Nica Waters

Need to make a quick meal or want a tasty way to dress up fresh veggies? This easy peanut sauce might be just the thing.

🎧One Cruiser’s First Year

Published on September 16, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What is the first year of cruising really like? Does spending lots of money on your boat mean everything will be easy? Here are answers from one cruiser. 

Solar Generator for Your Boats? Or Solar Panels?

Published on September 14, 2022; last updated on May 8, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Should you get a solar generator for your boat? Or is there a better option?

🎧G-10 Backing Material for Boat Projects

Published on September 13, 2022; last updated on April 28, 2025 by Nica Waters

When installing deck hardware, you need to spread out the load for the most strength. Learn what product we used to keep our deck hardware strong.

🎧Cool Down Your Boat with a 4-Way Wind Scoop

Published on September 9, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Adjusting your wind scoop every time the wind changes gets tiring. But we found one that is practically “set it and forget it.”  Learn about our 4-way wind scoop here. 

🎧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.  

🎧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.

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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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Don’t Run out of Propane on your Cruising Boat. Here’s How.

November 6, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t run out of propane on your cruising boat. Know the rule of thumb and useful info to keep from running out at the worst time.

Eggs packed in cellophane - buying from the ship in the Tuamotus

🎧Buying from the Ship in the Tuamotus

November 1, 2025 By Nica Waters

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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How to Quiet Noisy Halyards

October 30, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how to quiet noisy halyards? Here are five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast.

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