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🎧Ignoring Sunk Costs

Published on November 3, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Just because we’d already spent hours scraping (and were so close to being done) didn’t mean it wasn’t time to just give up and re-side the whole wall. Sorry Mom and Dad!

🎧Need-to-Knows About Boot Key Harbor

Published on October 30, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Before you arrive at Boot Key Harbor, check out the hazards to look out for and insider’s info you’ll need.

🎧No Bitter, Just Sweet

Published on October 27, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Selling our house of 20 years unleashed the sympathy. We didn’t need it.

🎧The Shoes Cruisers Actually Need Onboard

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

Do you need all those shoes in your closet when you start cruising? Learn how I travel with 3 pairs of shoes.

🎧A Conversation With TeakGuard’s Deb

Published on October 20, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Why to use TeakGuard, how to apply it, and what exactly makes this so easy to use.

🎧Divide Up Charter Costs Without Hassles

Published on October 16, 2020; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Worried about divvying up expenses when chartering with friends? Here’s the easy way to deal with it.

🎧“Must Do” vs “Want To Do”

Published on October 13, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Despite all the critical house projects that are still not done, when Jeremy decided it was time to build a path, it was time to build a path. Learn why that was a good decision!

🎧Leaving the Boat? Prep Your Galley!

Published on October 9, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you leave your boat without prepping the galley, you could return to a huge mess. Here’s how to avoid the worst.

🎧Measure Twice, Cut Once

Published on October 6, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

When we ordered our new sails, we made a rookie mistake when writing down the numbers. Here’s what should have clued us in.

🎧How to Keep Boat Parts from Seizing

Published on October 2, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat parts, from clamps to water pumps, can get stuck. Unless you do this first.

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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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Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

June 26, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.

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🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

June 21, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When it’s hot, enjoy a cool happy hour off your boat. Here are tips to keep it cool, safe, and fun for everyone.

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An Easy Maintenance Boat – What to Look For

June 19, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Finding an easy maintenance boat is key when shopping. Good access make boat work easier and more likely to be done routinely.

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