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🎧Host a Cruiser Party on the Beach

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

How to plan a great cruiser party or barbecue—on the beach. It’s fun and easy. 

🎧Plan Crystallization

Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters

We thought we had Thanksgiving plans. The surge in virus cases thought otherwise.

🎧You Can Take Better Pictures—Here’s How

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Take beautiful pictures of places you visit while cruising. Here’s how to get photographs that will help you remember your trip.

🎧5 Steps to Replacing Thru Hulls

Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters

We recently replaced all our thru hulls – and share the details of how to do it!

🎧How to Defrost Your Boat Fridge

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Your boat fridge will run better if you keep ice from building up. Here’s how to defrost it—the easy way! 

Real and Virtual AIS Aids To Navigation

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock/John Jamieson

What does it mean when you see an ATON on your chart that you can’t see with your eyes? Captain John explains.

🎧Dealing With Time Warp

Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters

Without a job to force you to pay attention to the calendar, it can be hard to keep track. Here are a couple of reasons it’s important – and how to do it.

🎧Choose the Best Boat Water Filter

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Get the best water filter for your boat. Here’s what you need to know to make the right choice.   

🎧Essential Tools for Corian DIY

Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters

Putting in new counters on Calypso means learning to work with a whole new material. It’s not that hard to create with Corian!