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🎧No More Stinky Dish Rags – Here’s How!

Published on October 11, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A smelly dish rag can make your whole boat (and your hands) stink. Don’t let it happen to you. Here’s how.    

🎧3 Provisioning Mistakes I’ve Made

Published on October 8, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Doing a good job stocking your boat for cruising means trusting yourself, even when it comes to food.

🎧 Don’t Let Problems Wait

Published on October 4, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s always a good idea to take care of problems early. When you live on a boat, it’s crucial. Here’s why.

🎧Kid Wisdom on Preparing to Cruise

Published on October 1, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

A reader-sparked dinner conversation reveals cruising memories and advice from our kids

🎧Cruising Lessons That Lead To Success

Published on September 27, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you can learn these lessons, you’ll be successful living on a boat and cruising. Or doing nearly anything.  

🎧CruisingPrep

Published on September 24, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Why every single photo I post includes the hashtag “cruising prep.”

How To Cook Breadfruit

Published on September 21, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Amy Alton

Breadfruit can seem scary. But it’s easy to prepare with these step-by-step instructions and two recipes to get you started.

🎧Improve Your Tank Water With A Filter

Published on September 20, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat tank water can taste “off” after a while. Especially in hot climates. Learn how to filter it for better taste. 

🎧Difference Between Fridge and Ice Box

Published on September 17, 2019; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Nica Waters

Do you need to find ice, or do you need to find power? Learn why this question matters when you’re looking to buy a boat!

🎧 Buying Stainless Gear for the Galley

Published on September 13, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Picking the right stainless steel is important on a boat. Even in the galley. Learn how to buy galley stainless that will last.

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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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