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Sport-A-Seat

Published on April 13, 2019; last updated on October 2, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Instead of custom cockpit cushions, we got Sport-a-Seats. More comfortable, easier to keep clean, easy to take ashore and a LOT less expensive! Read all about them and get a discount code.

🎧Bahamas Internet Options Expanding

Published on April 12, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can get high-speed internet with good coverage in the Bahamas. Here are your options.

You can get high-speed internet with good coverage in the Bahamas. Here are your options.

🎧3 Favorite On-Board Recipes

Published on April 9, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Three cruising recipes, all written out

Three cruising recipes, all written out

Boarding Steps for a Big Dog

Published on April 8, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Easy steps to make it simple to get your big dog on and off your boat. Set up in just a few minutes — and use them yourself at a marina!

Ginger Snaps Recipe

Published on April 6, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ginger snaps are easy to make without a mixer, delicious, and helpful for queasy stomachs. Perfect for a boat!

Ginger snaps are easy to make without a mixer, delicious, and helpful for queasy stomachs. Perfect for a boat!

🎧Keeping Bugs Out of Stored Food

Published on April 5, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping ants and roaches out of your stored food is critical; you need that food to be good when you want to eat it. Here's how to do it.

Keeping ants and roaches out of your stored food is critical; you need that food to be good when you want to eat it. Here’s how to do it.

Blue Water Women

Published on April 3, 2019; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering where to even start in thinking about cruising? Got doubts and fears? Check out Gina de Vere’s new book, Blue Water Women.

🎧Working Out On Board: a workout for you

Published on April 2, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Exercise basics, some tips, and even a customizable plan - learn how to stay fit on your boat!

Exercise basics, some tips, and even a customizable plan – learn how to stay fit on your boat!

Is the Cruising Life for Me?

Published on April 1, 2019; last updated on March 30, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Do you wonder if you should go cruising? If so, there’s one question you need to ask yourself to know for sure.

A Manual Juicer–Great For a Boat

Published on March 30, 2019; last updated on November 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Molly Eberhare

The best manual juicer

Yes, you can juice fruits and vegetables on a boat. And without electricity!

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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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🎧Perfect Cruising Days You Dream About

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marina at night with sailboats - calculating power needs

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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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