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🎧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.

🎧Deliberately Making Holes in the Boat

Published on September 10, 2019; last updated on April 12, 2024 by Nica Waters

Boat projects sometimes include removing gear to get it fixed. Learn what we removed and why.

🎧Choose Water Saving Galley Gear

Published on September 6, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering what galley gear you should buy? One thing to consider is what will help you conserve water. 

🎧Hurricane Relief for the Bahamas

Published on September 5, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stories and recommended fundraisers to help the Abacos after Dorian

🎧 3 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Left

Published on September 3, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Three Things to Know Before Going Cruising

What’s important to know about going cruising? It’s got nothing to do with boat size!

Deciding To Haul Out For A Hurricane – No Regrets

Published on August 31, 2019; last updated on January 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

A hurricane is coming. It may or may not reach your location. How do you make a decision and own it? Here’s one cruiser’s story.

🎧Different Methods. Same Results.

Published on August 30, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

6+1 = 7. But so does 3+4. There are many ways to do things. Here’s why you need to remember that on a boat. 

🎧Road Trip Conversations

Published on August 27, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Some snippets of actual conversations we’ve had over the past few months as we commute between Virginia and Vermont

🎧Keep an Eye on the Weather

Published on August 23, 2019; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many cruisers check the weather when they’re sailing. But get careless when they stop. Here’s why watching the weather is crucial.

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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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Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

June 26, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.

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🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

June 21, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When it’s hot, enjoy a cool happy hour off your boat. Here are tips to keep it cool, safe, and fun for everyone.

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An Easy Maintenance Boat – What to Look For

June 19, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Finding an easy maintenance boat is key when shopping. Good access make boat work easier and more likely to be done routinely.

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