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Buddy Boating – Is it a Good Idea?

Published on January 19, 2022; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you’re a newbie cruiser, it can be tempting to travel in a group. But is buddy boating the safest option?

🎧Yet Another List of Boat Projects

Published on January 18, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Heck with going stern to stem. This time, we’re focusing on specifics.

🎧Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Published on January 11, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Who is more relevant for cruising information–the old-time cruisers or today’s YouTube stars? And does it matter?

Offloading for a Trip to the Bahamas

Published on January 5, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need to take all your gear to the Bahamas? Or can you leave something behind? Here’s what we took off the boat on our last cruise to the Bahamas.

🎧Bring Home the Bounty

Published on January 4, 2022; last updated on January 31, 2026 by Nica Waters

You found the store. They had most of what you needed. Now how to get it home?

🎧The Best Ways to Wash Dishes on a Boat  

Published on December 31, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Water is scarce on a boat. And you probably have better things to do than wash dishes. Here’s how to wash dishes the easy way. 

The New Year – Bringing Your Dream Closer

Published on December 29, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The New Year is when many of us look forward. If your future includes a cruising dream, here are some ways to make progress toward your goal.

🎧 Provisioning for Coastal Cruising

Published on December 28, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Provisioning along the coast taught me a lot about how to stock the boat successfully

Holiday Meals with Limited Cooking Space

Published on December 22, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, cooking Christmas dinner is different on a boat. But here’s what you need to consider to make it work for you.

🎧Other People’s Boats

Published on December 21, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Why sailing a big boat affirmed our love of small boats

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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 Do I Know If I’d Like Cruising?

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