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How to Build Your Cruising Skill Set

Published on August 28, 2025; last updated on August 27, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you wonder how to build cruising skills? There are some great options out there. You can even start today.

Cleaning and Preventing the “ICW Mustache”

Published on August 26, 2025; last updated on August 20, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Mitchell Sharp

Boat with stain at waterline - ICW boat mustache

How do you go about cleaning and preventing the ICW Mustache on your cruising boat? Here are a few tips to clean your boat quickly.

🎧 Redundancy in the Galley: The ABC’s

Published on August 23, 2025; last updated on August 20, 2025 by Nica Waters

Sailboats in a marina at dawn - redundancy in the galley

Redundancy in the galley means you can eat no matter what. These are the spares you need to have available.

How to Calculate Boat Power Requirements

Published on August 21, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

boats at anchor at night - calculate boat power needs

Do you know how to calculate boat power requirements? If not, your batteries may not be able to keep up. Here’s how to do it.

Redundancy in the Galley – Podcast Transcript

Published on August 18, 2025; last updated on August 20, 2025 by Nica Waters

Sailboats in a marina at dawn - redundancy in the galley

Transcript for Podcast: Redundancy in the Galley, the ABC’s – If you follow, you’ll always have meals aboard.

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

Published on August 16, 2025; last updated on August 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Damaged sailboats washed up on shore - find a safe spot to put your boat in a hurricane

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

Reasons for Going on a Boat Charter Vacation

Published on August 14, 2025; last updated on August 12, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats at anchor - charter vacation

Planning to charter boat vacation this winter? Wannabe cruisers can get their feet wet. Current cruisers can sail a new setting.

🎧 3 Key Factors for Departure Planning While Cruising

Published on August 9, 2025; last updated on July 28, 2025 by Nica Waters

Sailboat under cloudy skies

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

DIY Tips for Connecting Boat Wires

Published on August 7, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Here are my best DIY tips for connecting boat wires, learned over years of doing our boat’s electrical jobs.

🎧How to Find Support While Cruising

Published on August 2, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bow of sailboat in anchorage - how to find support while cruising

Wondering how to find support while cruising? We have some great tips for building your network for both personal and practical support.

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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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