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Celebrating Holidays on a Boat

Published on November 10, 2021; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you celebrate holidays on a boat? It my not look like what you’re used to.

🎧We LOVE Newport!

Published on November 9, 2021; last updated on March 31, 2025 by Nica Waters

3 reasons we really, really loved Newport. It’s more cruiser-friendly than we’d expected!

🎧How to Deal with Multiplying Problems

Published on November 5, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

One problem can lead to another on a boat. But there’s some simple advice that can help you cope.

Don’t Forget to Budget for Spares

Published on November 3, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Budgeting to buy a new boat? Don’t forget to consider the spare parts you’ll need. The price adds up. Here’s how much spare parts could be worth.

🎧 Transiting NYC During a UN Session

Published on November 2, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Our panic on hearing that the entire East River is closed to navigation during a UN session mellowed out when we realized that was a slight exaggeration.

🎧 Is the Cruising Life for You?

Published on October 29, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What is cruising like? What does it cost? Here are the answers you’re looking for.  

Farewell to Paz

Published on October 28, 2021; last updated on October 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can a 7-pound ball of fluff leave a legacy? I think so.

Do You Always Need to Buy Marine Gear?

Published on October 27, 2021; last updated on May 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Marine gear is pricey. Do you always have to buy expensive marine products for your boat?

🎧Love Letter to New England Cruising

Published on October 26, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

We thought getting to Maine was the only way to enjoy New England. We were so wrong!

🎧Pick the Best Emergency Contacts

Published on October 22, 2021; last updated on October 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If the worst happens, who is your best emergency contact? Here’s what you need to consider. 

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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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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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🎧How to Find Support While Cruising

August 2, 2025 By Pamela Douglas

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