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🎧Appreciating Family

Published on December 29, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Gratitude expressed for something I once took for granted.

🎧Keep Cool When It’s Hot – Here’s How

Published on December 25, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether it’s hot flashes or it’s just plain hot, there are ways to cope. Here’s how I stay cool on our boat in the tropics. 

🎧Winter Cover for a Boat

Published on December 22, 2020; last updated on March 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make a winter boat cover. DIY project with all the details and links to materials.

External Digital Oven Thermometer

Published on December 19, 2020; last updated on May 7, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

No thermostat or thermometer on your oven? Get this external digital oven thermometer – no need to open the door to check the temperature

🎧Save Water With a Solar Shower

Published on December 18, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even if you have a shower on your boat, a solar shower might be better. Here’s why. And how to use one. 

🎧Balancing Work and Play

Published on December 15, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting stuck in the “work all the time” mode is not ideal. Days when you both work AND play are the best!

🎧Single Ice Cubes for your Boat Freezer

Published on December 11, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

 Vertical ice cube trays for boat freezers are expensive. And big. Try this nifty trick to have cold drinks without taking up too much room for ice.

🎧Bucking the System by Working the System

Published on December 8, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

College acceptance letters provide the springboard for a reflection on how to get what you want.

🎧Go Local! Attend an Event! 

Published on December 4, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Leaving the anchorage to attend a local event can be a blast! What kinds of fun might you find?   

🎧 Space Shifting for Projects

Published on December 1, 2020; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

When working on house flooring reminds me that boat life skills apply even on land.

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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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How To Shop For A Boat

May 22, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

How do you shop for a boat if you’ve never done it before? My best tips to make your experience easier. And less scary.

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🎧How (and Why) to Catch Rainwater from your Boat

May 17, 2025 By Nica Waters

How to catch rainwater from your boat. And why you should, even if you have regular access to water elsewhere.

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Seasickness? What You Need to Know

May 15, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

I’d never really suffered from seasickness until a trip with friends a few years ago. And I learned a few things.

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