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🎧How to Balance Fun with Boat Work

Published on February 8, 2025; last updated on February 2, 2025 by Nica Waters

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Trying to figure out how to balance fun with boat work? Two experienced cruisers have just the tips you need.

Best Wine Glasses to Use on a Boat

Published on February 6, 2025; last updated on February 5, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What are the best wine glasses to use on a boat? Here are options including glass stemware, unbreakable–even a glass that keeps bugs out.

🎧Galley Gear Substitutes

Published on February 1, 2025; last updated on January 25, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Here are some great galley gear substitutes if you don’t have the equipment a recipe calls for. Everything should have at least 2 uses.

Stop Noisy Glasses on the Boat

Published on January 30, 2025; last updated on January 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Stop noisy glasses on the boat. It takes a minute and very little money to give you peace and quiet on board.

🎧Learn More about Nica and Carolyn

Published on January 25, 2025; last updated on January 19, 2025 by Nica Waters

How did Nica and Carolyn start podcasting together? Learn a little more about our back story here.

Boatmeal — Oatmeal on a Boat

Published on January 23, 2025; last updated on January 22, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Oatmeal on a boat is easy, cheap, and healthy. Here’s how to make it with far less fuel–perfect for saving energy.

🎧 A Good Choice for Boat Sheets

Published on January 18, 2025; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making the bed in your boat can be a nightmare if you don’t have properly fitted sheets. So what are your options? Here’s a good one we’ve found. 

5 Tips for Baking Bread on a Boat

Published on January 16, 2025; last updated on April 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Baking bread on a boat isn’t all that difficult. And these 5 tips will make it even easier. Plus I share bonus tips from other cruisers.

🎧 The Case for Having a 2×4 Onboard

Published on January 11, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Nica Waters

Not marine grade? Not a problem! 5 reasons we have generic 2×4 pieces aboard Calypso. 

Potato Mashers for Use on a Boat

Published on January 9, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good potato mashers provide great results on a boat without electricity. Here are the pros and cons of several. And my first choice.

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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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Reasons for Going on a Boat Charter Vacation

August 14, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to charter boat vacation this winter? Wannabe cruisers can get their feet wet. Current cruisers can sail a new setting.

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🎧 3 Key Factors for Departure Planning While Cruising

August 9, 2025 By Nica Waters

What are the key factors for departure planning when cruising? Hint: the time you’ll arrive at your destination is central.

DIY Tips for Connecting Boat Wires

August 7, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Here are my best DIY tips for connecting boat wires, learned over years of doing our boat’s electrical jobs.

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