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Should You Turn Back?

Published on February 16, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why turn back if you’re already decided to start out on a passage? Lessons learned from long-time circumnavigators.

Published on February 15, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

In which I share what is considered essential in Calypso’s galley.

Published on February 11, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Classes are great. So are videos. But there’s really only one way that will prepare you for the cruising life. Here’s what you need to do.

Published on February 9, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

While in the Bahamas we discovered seawater coming in the boat. Learn from our experience.

Published on February 8, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

A review of our plans, and what we needed to change once we left the dock

Published on February 4, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat battery types can be confusing. What do all those initials mean? Here’s help.

Published on February 1, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

From lending an ear to lending a home, we’ve been lucky with our support system.

Published on January 28, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sun can destroy the displays on your cockpit microphone or other gear. Here’s how to protect them.

Published on January 26, 2022; last updated on June 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

We recently upgraded our solar. Here’s what we chose and why.

Published on January 25, 2022; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Building our own stack pack involved a lot of creativity and decisions