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🎧Contemplating the Stack Pack

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

🎧How to Remember How You Left the Boat

Published on January 21, 2022; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Forgetting what you did before leaving the boat can lead to expensive mistakes. Here’s how to avoid it.

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.

🎧Fire Onboard! What You Need to Know

Published on January 14, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An engine fire could have been a fatal disaster. Here’s what we did right. And what you need to know. 

Boat Insurance Pitfalls

Published on January 12, 2022; last updated on April 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re a new cruiser or buying an older boat, you may have some challenges insuring your boat. Here’s what you need to know.

🎧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?

🎧 How to Fix Galley Oven Problems

Published on January 7, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is your boat galley oven tough to use? Here are common problems. And how to fix them. 

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 May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

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

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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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Reasons for Going on a Boat Charter Vacation

August 14, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

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

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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.

DIY Tips for Connecting Boat Wires

August 7, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

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

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