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🎧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.

🎧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. 

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?

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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.

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🎧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 […]

Boats at anchor a sunset - how to quiet noisy halyards

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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