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🎧Jeremy’s Essential On-board Power Tools

Published on February 18, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Good tools are important. Good tools at a great price? Even better!

🎧 DIY Tips For Boat Stainless Project

Published on February 14, 2020; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat stainless steel, like a new bimini, can be expensive. Learn how to bring costs down with some DIY work.

🎧Delays Associated With Decision Creep

Published on February 11, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

When shaping a bulkhead involved a trip to storage, ladder shenanigans, and talk of engine covers.

Gulf Stream Location, Speed and Counter-Currents

Published on February 8, 2020; last updated on December 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a trip that involves the Gulf Stream? Don’t count on it being where your chart says it is. Here’s how to get the real location and speed, updated daily.

🎧Protect Your Skin and Coral Reefs

Published on February 7, 2020; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sunscreen can be toxic to coral reefs and harmful to fish. Learn how to protect your skin without damaging coral.

🎧Women Who Sail

Published on February 4, 2020; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Lessons learned from the movie Maiden, about being a woman who sails and the importance of community.

🎧Sleep Better While Cruising On Your Boat

Published on January 30, 2020; last updated on October 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can get a good night’s rest on board your boat. Here’s what you need to sleep better in your berth. 

🎧Three Butyl Tape Tips

Published on January 28, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Lessons on using butyl tape learned from installing our bulkhead compass

Baked Ham in the Omnia Stove-Top Oven

Published on January 25, 2020; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Baked ham is a salty treat at any time and a special main dish for holidays. Here’s how to make it even if you don’t have an oven on board your boat.

🎧Stay Warm On Your Boat

Published on January 24, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When cruising in cold weather, you can stay warm on your boat. Here’s how.

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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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