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🎧 Pepper Ornaments?

Published on June 29, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Really, the big difference between boat food and land food is how you deal with putting it all away. I share my 7 steps to simple stowage.

🎧Save Water with the Aquabot

Published on June 25, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Saving water on a boat is crucial. I found a nifty pressure water solution that will help. 

Plans and Cruising

Published on June 23, 2021; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Plans aren’t necessarily bad, we just have to be willing to change them. Sometimes for no other reason than to keep things fun.

🎧Plumbing Progress

Published on June 22, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Full details of the total plumbing system overhaul on our 28’ sailboat.

🎧 Get to Know the Cruiser’s Way

Published on June 18, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do cruisers cope when bad things happen? They rely on each other. It’s the cruiser’s way. 

Meeting Your Goal of Cruising

Published on June 16, 2021; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a life as a cruiser? Then start doing at least one thing every day that will help you meet your goal.

🎧What’s Behind the Stove

Published on June 15, 2021; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

With a little thought about what you’ll use, how often, and when you can make the best choices for your limited storage space on the boat. Here’s how we did this in our galley.

🎧Clear Cloudy Boat Windows Fast

Published on June 11, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Could our cloudy boat windows be saved? Thankfully, we found a product that cleared them with only a little effort.  

🎧The Weirdness of Nothing

Published on June 8, 2021; last updated on April 12, 2024 by Nica Waters

Musings on the echoing memories left behind in empty spaces

🎧Improve Your Boat’s Odds in a Hurricane

Published on June 4, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Give your boat every chance to survive a hurricane. Follow these 11 tips to help it through.

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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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Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

June 26, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.

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🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

June 21, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When it’s hot, enjoy a cool happy hour off your boat. Here are tips to keep it cool, safe, and fun for everyone.

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An Easy Maintenance Boat – What to Look For

June 19, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Finding an easy maintenance boat is key when shopping. Good access make boat work easier and more likely to be done routinely.

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