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Are You Insured for Strangers on Your Boat?

Published on January 18, 2020; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

Does your insurance cover workers on your boat? How about delivery crew? Here’s what you need to know before having strangers on your boat.

🎧Pick the Best Teak Cleaner and Finish

Published on January 17, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Which interior teak cleaner and finish gives the best results? I looked at a few options and picked this one for ease and the resulting finish.

🎧Wistful Bahamas Dreaming

Published on January 14, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Photos and memories combine with sadness at what’s lost in the Bahamas in the wake of Dorian.

Corn Bread in the Omnia Oven

Published on January 11, 2020; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, you can make cornbread on your boat or RV without an oven. It’s easy with the Omnia Stove Top Oven.

🎧What You Need for Going to the Bahamas

Published on January 10, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to cruise the Bahamas the first time can be overwhelming with all there is to figure out. This checklist will help.

🎧What if We Run Out of Money?

Published on January 7, 2020; last updated on April 26, 2024 by Pamela Douglas

Planning and talking about it – two big tips to help you fight fears about running out of money while on your cruising adventure.

ugo Waterproof Tablet Case

Published on January 6, 2020; last updated on July 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Protect your electronic devices with the ugo waterproof tablet case. You can still use the device while it’s in the case!

🎧Replace Your O-Rings

Published on January 3, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The key to boat maintenance is to catch problems before they happen. Learn about one tiny part that can cause big trouble if you don’t replace it.

🎧Engine Winterizing – a Primer

Published on December 31, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

How and why we flush our diesel engine with anti-freeze each year.

Quiche for the Omnia Stove Top Oven

Published on December 28, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Quiche is an elegant dish for entertaining or a light meal on board. And with an Omnia Stove Top Oven you can make it any time.

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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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October 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Calculating power needs for a cruising boat is the difference between being comfortable on board and just getting by. Here’s how.

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