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🎧The Ghost of Cruising Holidays Past

Published on January 22, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Trying to make holidays on board exactly like those at home is a recipe for disappointment. Learn what to do instead!

Trying to make holidays on board exactly like those at home is a recipe for disappointment. Learn what to do instead!

Cruising With Rheumatoid Arthritis? Yes You Can!

Published on January 21, 2019; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Tami Florer

Can a sailor cruise with rheumatoid arthritis? With planning, yes.

Think it’s impossible to go cruising with rheumatoid arthritis? One sailor suffering from arthritis shares how she does it and you can too.

Fish or Chicken Tacos

Published on January 18, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fish tacos, Baja-style but more boat-friendly than the deep fried ones. Delicious low carb/keto (6g total carbs), gluten-free and dairy-free variations.

🎧 Where to Put Your Ditch Bag

Published on January 18, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn where to put your ditch bag on your boat so that you'll be able to put it into the life raft if you ever need it. Important info!

Learn where to put your ditch bag on your boat so that you’ll be able to put it into the life raft if you ever need it. Important info!

Lithium Boat Batteries

Published on January 16, 2019; last updated on July 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lithium batteries are a big upgrade on any boat. Are they worth the price? What advantages do they offer? Review and comparison to lead-acid batteries.

🎧Steps to a New Dinghy Plug

Published on January 15, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Replacing a dinghy plug is a great look at boat projects in general. They're not complicated but they can definitely be time-consuming.

Replacing a dinghy plug is a great look at boat projects in general. They’re not complicated but they can definitely be time-consuming.

Abandoning Ship

Published on January 14, 2019; last updated on November 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Abandon ship

If you have to abandon ship, there are only seconds to grab the most important items off your boat. Learn how to prepare from someone who has been there.

🎧How to Define Cruising on Your Boat

Published on January 11, 2019; last updated on April 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Define what cruising means to you with these 8 questions for everyone on board

Define cruising for yourself and those on board your boat with these 8 questions to guide your planning. Make it YOUR dream, not what someone else is doing.

Getting to Know Your New Boat

Published on January 10, 2019; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn your boat's systems.

Learn your new boat with a systematized approach to learning her systems and your confidence aboard will soar. Step-by-step method for learning each system.

Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance Refrigerator

Published on January 8, 2019; last updated on March 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance Refrigerator Review

The Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance uses less energy and needs defrosting less often than the Cruise 130 Classic. Learn all the improvements here.

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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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Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

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