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🎧How to Cruise with Kids

Published on August 13, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do children belong on a cruising boat? Yes! Learning from other cruisers who have done it successfully is key. 

Cruisers & Schedules – What’s Right For You?

Published on August 11, 2021; last updated on November 18, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Schedules are the enemy of cruisers? Maybe it’s not the schedule that’s the problem.

🎧We Bought Another BCC!

Published on August 10, 2021; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

When you love something, you buy a second one, right?

Boat School Lessons for Parents

Published on August 7, 2021; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Emily Nancolas

It’s not easy for cruising parents to become teachers–especially if they’ve never done it before. But here’s some advice from a teacher on how to make boat school work–for everyone!

🎧Using a Thermal Cooker

Published on August 6, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does a thermal cooker have a place on your boat? It does if you want to save fuel, keep cool, and enjoy a hot meal with only a little effort. 

Taking the Leap to Cruising

Published on August 4, 2021; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the scariest thing about cruising? Just learning to take that big leap. Here’s some encouragement.

🎧Hidden in Plain Sight

Published on August 3, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

When inspiration strikes to combine storage and interior decor.

🎧How to Bake and Cook in the Heat

Published on July 30, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t have to give up baking in the summer. Learn how I manage cooking & baking onboard on hot days.

Learning From a Sudden Break

Published on July 28, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Clunk! The last thing you want to hear underway. Learn what happened and how we dealt with it.

🎧Shaker Siphon – Cool Tool!

Published on July 27, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

How to use a simple self-priming valve to siphon liquids

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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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Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

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