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Cruising Friends Help to Avoid Dinghy Disaster

Published on July 14, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

First we had good news about our dinghy. And then we had bad. Luckily, we got some help from our cruising friends.

Published on July 13, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Exploring the factors that go into deciding where to spend hurricane season, and sharing our decision for this year.

Published on July 9, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t waste food. Here’s how to keep track of what’s in your fridge so you can plan meals efficiently.

Published on July 7, 2021; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you think of cruising as a permanent vacation? Here’s how we experience it as a lifestyle–work and all.

Published on July 6, 2021; last updated on April 12, 2024 by Nica Waters

Actually moving aboard the boat happened in small simple steps. Isn’t it all about what you eat and where you sleep?

Published on July 2, 2021; last updated on April 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

To keep wet cell boat batteries in good shape, you have to water them. Don’t do it the hard way. Try this.

Published on June 30, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The first year cruising has a steep learning curve. But you may be surprised by what YOU will learn the most about…

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.

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.

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.