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🎧How to Live Onboard Without a Fridge

Published on April 30, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, you can eat well without a refrigerator on the boat. Here’s how.

The Dangers of NOT Drinking–Dehydration!

Published on April 28, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A scary trip to the emergency room taught us about the dangers of dehydration for cruisers. You’ve probably done these things yourself.

🎧To Bread Machine or Not to Bread Machine

Published on April 27, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

I love making bread by hand. We still bought a machine – here’s why.

🎧How to Keep Coffee Fresh on a Boat

Published on April 23, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat life isn’t great for coffee. But here are a few ways to keep your beans fresh and delicious onboard.  

🎧Tabbing Games

Published on April 20, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

It takes more time than you think to create support for counters!

🎧How to Maintain Your Boat Zippers

Published on April 16, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruisers rely on zippers onboard—on wetsuits, biminis, sail covers, and more. Here’s how to keep them working.

🎧Hardest Parts of Any Project

Published on April 13, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting started is hard. Finishing is even harder. They both mean nothing gets crossed off the list.

🎧My Can’t-Live-Without Galley Gear

Published on April 9, 2021; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t need to get everything for your galley at once. Just a few, good basics will do. Here are my favorites.

🎧Rudder Woes

Published on April 6, 2021; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Nica Waters

How much work have we just caused ourselves by wanting a new wind vane?

🎧Food Safety While Cruising

Published on April 2, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t have to get sick from bad food. Just follow some basic guidelines to keep you safe.  

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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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