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🎧You Can Take Better Pictures—Here’s How

Published on February 19, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 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 February 16, 2021; last updated on July 29, 2023 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 February 12, 2021; last updated on November 29, 2023 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 February 11, 2021; last updated on January 12, 2023 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 February 9, 2021; last updated on May 19, 2023 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 February 5, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 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 February 2, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 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!

🎧Making Coffee Onboard

Published on January 29, 2021; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a good cup of coffee onboard? Here’s some options along with advice about how to choose the best system for you.

🎧Challenges With Cheap Cell Plans

Published on January 26, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Figuring out which cell plan to go with took some trial and error. I wish I’d thought about some of these things up front.

10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers

Published on January 23, 2021; last updated on November 7, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Rick Marcarelli

Small Catamarans

Looking for a simple, affordable, and comfortable cruising boat? An overview and comparison of 10 of the most popular small catamarans.

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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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