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🎧Templating: How and Why

Published on July 2, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Creating a new horizontal surface in thin air on the boat is hard. Less hard when you template first.

Creating a new horizontal surface in thin air on the boat is hard. Less hard when you template first.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Published on June 29, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Peanut butter cookies are a yummy sweet treat that are easy to bake on a boat.

🎧Keep In Touch Underway

Published on June 28, 2019; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ahhh, technology! You can keep in touch with family and friends when you’re out of range of cell towers. And it’s easy and inexpensive. Links: InReach SE+  (Amazon)  Prefer to read? Check out Staying […]

🎧The Soup To Nuts Kind of Provisioning

Published on June 25, 2019; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s like regular grocery shopping – with a twist. Learn why your worries about that first stock up on board are both real AND unfounded.

🎧Keeping Meat Fresh (and Safe) On A Boat

Published on June 21, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping meat when you have a tiny boat refrigerator can be tricky. But here are my tips to keep it delicious and safe.

🎧Collections

Published on June 18, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

When a jar of shells (or a bag of sea beans) is a time travel machine, it reminds me that even on a small boat, indulging your passions matters.

Orange Cranberry Coleslaw

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

Cruisers say their plans are written in sand . . . at low tide. You never know what a day may bring. We’ve learned to be prepared for anything!  One winter, problems […]

🎧My Favorite Way to Stay on Budget

Published on June 11, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Letting time lapse between grocery trips can be challenging – and intensely monetarily rewarding. There’s a crazy simple way to rein in your spending

🎧Stumped by a Boat Job? Take Another Look

Published on June 10, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even a simple boat job can go wrong. One recently had us feeling stupid. Here’s what we learned. Learn from our mistake.

Even a simple boat job can go wrong. One recently had us feeling stupid. Here’s what we learned. Learn from our mistake.

A Clean Boat Means Less Stress

Published on June 8, 2019; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

A tidy boat means less stress

An emergency on the water taught me the importance of always keeping a clean boat. You never know when you’ll need to move in a hurry.

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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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