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🎧 Organizing a Boat Refrigerator

Published on March 15, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A top-loading boat refrigerator takes special organization since nothing is built in. Learn where to start in planning how to arrange it.

A top-loading boat refrigerator takes special organization since nothing is built in. Learn where to start in planning how to arrange it.

MOB AIS/DSC Locator and Alarm

Published on March 13, 2019; last updated on April 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

The AIS Flare Eco is an AIS/DSC crew overboard locator and alarm that enables a MOB to be quickly found even by short-handed boats. Budget-friendly, too.

🎧What Inspires You?

Published on March 12, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

It's easy to think what we do is easy and commonplace. It's not. Sharing our experiences can help others make a change.

It’s easy to think what we do is easy and commonplace. It’s not. Sharing our experiences can help others make a change.

Hot and Delicious Reuben Dip Recipe

Published on March 9, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A tasty hot dip terrific for St. Patrick's Day or any cool day on the water. You can even make a dairy free version that's still delicious.

A tasty hot dip terrific for St. Patrick’s Day or any cool day on the water. You can even make a dairy free version that’s still delicious.

Feeling Stupid

Published on March 6, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Feeling stupid. Boat work and the cruising life can do that to you. The lessons we learned as well as how to move on and regain confidence.

🎧Gift Ideas For Those Dreaming of Cruising

Published on March 5, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

The last thing a cruiser needs is more stuff. Except stuff they need. What might they need? Here are some ideas you might never have thought of!

Where to Buy Gnatrol

Published on March 4, 2019; last updated on August 30, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Gnatrol is the best way to prevent fungus gnat infestations in composting toilets. How to use it and where to buy Gnatrol in small quantities.

🎧How Long from A to B?

Published on March 1, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Calculating boat travel time is difficult as weather plays a major role. How one new cruiser learned why schedules just don't work.

Calculating boat travel time is difficult as weather plays a major role. How one new cruiser learned why schedules just don’t work.

Tips for Hauling Out Your Boat

Published on February 27, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If hauling out your boat is a new experience, read these tips to make it easier and less stressful. 19 things you need to know!

🎧Storage Conundrum

Published on February 26, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Deciding whether or not to sell your stuff is as hard as deciding about the house. Add to the kitty? Add to the budget line? Sell? Keep? Aargh!

Deciding whether or not to sell your stuff is as hard as deciding about the house. Add to the kitty? Add to the budget line? Sell? Keep? Aargh!

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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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🎧Best Marine Weather Apps – Florida and Bahamas

May 24, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering about the best marine weather apps for cruising coastal Florida and the Bahamas? Here’s what we used.

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How To Shop For A Boat

May 22, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

How do you shop for a boat if you’ve never done it before? My best tips to make your experience easier. And less scary.

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🎧How (and Why) to Catch Rainwater from your Boat

May 17, 2025 By Nica Waters

How to catch rainwater from your boat. And why you should, even if you have regular access to water elsewhere.

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