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🎧4 Ways to Treat Your Cuts Fast

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

Cuts happen. And it’s so easy for them to get infected. Here’s some quick first aid tips we use on our boat. 

🎧Reminders of Why We’re Working So Hard

Published on September 15, 2020; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

When the work that needs to be done to go cruising is endless, it’s a good idea to leave it behind for a day and just go enjoy being on the water.

Boat Cooking Is Different

Published on September 14, 2020; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

6 ways that cooking on a boat is different than cooking ashore, and effective ways to meet the challenges

🎧How to Store Drinks the Right Way

Published on September 11, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A boat’s motion and even dirt particles can cause a big mess in your drinks locker. Here’s how to avoid it.

🎧Self-Sufficient Galley is HERE!

Published on September 8, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Food buying, storing, and cooking? No problem! This course will help you tackle it all with ease! 

🎧How to Store Drinks Safely Onboard

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

A boat’s motion and even dirt particles can cause a big mess in your drinks locker. Here’s how to avoid it. 

🎧Choosing a Virtual Mailbox

Published on September 1, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Laying out the process we used when choosing who would handle our mail.

Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat

Published on August 31, 2020; last updated on August 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it.

Organize Your Boat Lists with AnyList App

Published on August 29, 2020; last updated on August 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Michelle Riordan

Staying organized onboard can be a challenge. But here’s a nifty App that helps you keep track–of provisions, boat parts, projects, and more.

🎧How to Conserve Water on Your Boat

Published on August 28, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fresh water is precious on board. Learn about 4 nifty items that can help you waste less water on the boat. 

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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 Find Support While Cruising

August 2, 2025 By Pamela Douglas

Wondering how to find support while cruising? We have some great tips for building your network for both personal and practical support.

Cruiser’s Memory Tool – A Log Book

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When you revisit a cruising destination, how do you remember the important details of an anchorage or inlet? A log book can help.

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🎧How to Get a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia

July 26, 2025 By Nica Waters

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