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🎧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.

🎧Deadlines and Prioritizations

Published on June 1, 2021; last updated on April 12, 2024 by Nica Waters

When moving aboard doesn’t mean the same thing as splashing the boat, the priority list gets tighter. We’ve got 2 main lists going these days, with some wiggle room in terms of the “going cruising” list.

🎧How to Save Space & Time—Organize!

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

 Sure, special containers make storage “pretty.” But they can also save time and hassle. Here’s how.  

Why I Love Cruising

Published on May 26, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising is hard. So why do it?

🎧The Mysterious All of a Suddens

Published on May 25, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

A look at some of the endless work that culminated in finishing a lot of projects in one weekend.

🎧Don’t Leave It Behind When Chartering

Published on May 21, 2021; last updated on October 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Your charter trip will go much smoother if you have all you need in the galley. Take these along.   

Hauling Out

Published on May 19, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We had to haul the boat out to do a series of routine (but important) jobs on the boat. Here’s what you may have to look at before setting off cruising.

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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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🎧Calculating Power Needs for a Cruising Boat

October 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Calculating power needs for a cruising boat is the difference between being comfortable on board and just getting by. Here’s how.

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Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

October 9, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can’t guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here’s how.

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🎧The Best Guest Book for Cruisers

October 4, 2025 By Nica Waters

What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.

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