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🎧Perfect Yeast Breads Every Time

Published on June 10, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Pamela Douglas

If you’ve failed to get good results when baking yeast breads, there might be a few reasons. Here are tips that will get your bread to turn out right every time.

🎧Departure Planning: What and Why

Published on June 7, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

A detailed look at how we used Fast Seas to pick the right weather for our recent trip north with 2 boats.

🎧How to Seal Tiny Boat Cracks Fast!

Published on June 3, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t let water seep into your boat. This penetrating sealant is great for repairing tiny cracks.  

The Handy Kitchen Reference You Need

Published on June 1, 2022; last updated on August 6, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sure, you can find everything on Google. But what if you don’t have internet? Or if you just have messy hands? Our handy kitchen reference comes to the rescue! It has all the quick info you need to keep close in your galley.

🎧Anchoring Basics – A Dictionary of Sorts!

Published on May 31, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

5 basic terms to learn, with what they actually mean

🎧How to Prep for a Hurricane – The List

Published on May 27, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

There are so many things you need to do to help your boat survive a hurricane. Here’s a list that will help you stay focused on this important task. 

Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

Published on May 25, 2022; last updated on June 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hauling your boat out to make repairs? Here’s how to protect yourself from regrets. All it takes is a plan.

🎧Three Tips for Rafting Up

Published on May 24, 2022; last updated on July 29, 2025 by Nica Waters

Good practices to consider when sharing an anchor

🎧How to Test Stainless Quality

Published on May 20, 2022; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t get stuck with poor quality stainless. Here’s how to know what you’re buying.

Lists, Lists, Lists

Published on May 18, 2022; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even the most seasoned cruiser sometimes forgets stuff. How to avoid it? Checklists are the key. Here are two that might help you.

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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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🎧How to Find a Safe Place for your Boat in a Hurricane

August 16, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to find a safe place for your boat in a hurricane? You have to consider more than just wind.

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Reasons for Going on a Boat Charter Vacation

August 14, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

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🎧 3 Key Factors for Departure Planning While Cruising

August 9, 2025 By Nica Waters

What are the key factors for departure planning when cruising? Hint: the time you’ll arrive at your destination is central.

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