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Greek Salad Recipe

Published on September 22, 2018; last updated on May 11, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Close up of fresh Greek Salad

Delicious Greek salad — the perfect accompaniment to grilled beef, pork or chicken, or add some chilled cooked meat for a cold dinner on a hot night. Includes a dairy-free version.

A Better Propane Regulator

Published on September 19, 2018; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat propane regulator

A propane regulator that extends off the tank is just a leak waiting to happen. Here’s a better regulator installation that’s an easy DIY project.

🎧 Are Timelines the Same as Deadlines?

Published on September 18, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

There’s a lot of life that happens while getting ready to go cruising. How do you use the life events to guide the cruising prep?

When Family Doesn’t Want You to Cruise

Published on September 17, 2018; last updated on April 17, 2026 by Elena on Kittiwake

Elena smiling at sunset aboard Kittiwake, reflecting on telling her family she was going cruising

If your family doesn’t want you to cruise, breaking the news is harder than any storm. Here’s how Elena handled it with her disapproving parents.

🎧 7 Tips for Choosing Your Cruising Boat

Published on September 16, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Tips for choosing a cruising boat

What is the most important piece of equipment you need on board a cruising boat? What length boat works best? These 7 tips will help you choose a cruising boat.

Almost Olive Garden Salad Dressing – Keto, LCHF, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

Published on September 15, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Quick, delicious, easy to make salad dressing that’s 100% keto and LCHF, as well as dairy free and gluten-free. But it’s good enough that everyone will want it!

🎧Checklist for Going Cruising

Published on September 11, 2018; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Nica Waters

Want to go cruising and don’t know what to do to get you there? Follow these 10 steps and I’ll see you in the anchorage!

Sailing with Diabetes: What You Need to Know

Published on September 11, 2018; last updated on April 24, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hand holding a blood glucose meter with test strip, showing daily monitoring for sailing with diabetes

Just diagnosed and worried it’s the end of your cruising plans? Here’s the honest version from someone who’s been there.

Spicy Pork Rub – Keto, LCHF and Gluten-Free

Published on September 8, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Delicious spicy rub for pork chops, tenderloin or roast that’s also diabetic-friendly, keto, LCHF, gluten-free and dairy free. Best part: no one will guess it ticks all those boxes, they’ll just love it!

🎧5 Favorite On Board Games

Published on September 4, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

What to do when the weather is gross and you’re tired of your books? Games to the rescue! Learn about 5 favorite games on board Calypso.

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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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