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🎧Homemade Propane Box

Published on October 19, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Details of building our custom propane box, to fit perfectly on Calypso’s deck

🎧Calm Yourself When Prepping to Cruise

Published on October 15, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you’re getting ready to cruise, you may feel overwhelmed. Here are a few tips to help you get perspective. 

Get Rid of Single-Use Plastics

Published on October 13, 2021; last updated on November 18, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to give up single-use products whenever possible. And it’s gotten easier–thanks to these nifty products.

🎧Freedom from Overwhelm

Published on October 12, 2021; last updated on April 2, 2024 by Nica Waters

We went cruising to slow down. Why, then, were we so bent on rushing past all the cool places nobody told us about?

🎧Make Emergency Info Handy

Published on October 8, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If something went wrong onboard, would a guest or stranger know how to help?  

VHF Radio–A Cruiser’s Friend

Published on October 6, 2021; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When cruising, a VHF radio can be your best friend. It helps in an emergency. But also can foster community.

🎧(Re)Learning Weather Lessons

Published on October 5, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s easy to try to read what you want to in a weather forecast. It’s better not to.

Check Safety Gear Before You Need It!

Published on October 1, 2021; last updated on February 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When a problem happens, it’s too late to do a safety check. Check these items on a regular basis to stay safe on your boat. 

🎧Registering an EPIRB

Published on September 28, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

When we realized we needed confirmation from the former owners to be able to register the new-to-us EPIRB, we thought we’d be out of luck. We were wrong.

🎧Planning Your Gulf Stream Crossing

Published on September 24, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

With the right info, your Gulf crossing can be safe, efficient, and comfortable. Here’s how.   

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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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DIY Tips for Connecting Boat Wires

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