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Emergency! Water Coming in the Boat

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

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.

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?

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.