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🎧Which Project First?

Published on February 19, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Projects abound. Which ones REALLY need to be done before you can go? There's a simple rule to keep in mind!

Projects abound. Which ones REALLY need to be done before you can go? There’s a simple rule to keep in mind!

Why Go Cruising?

Published on February 16, 2019; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Cory Nickerson

Why go cruising? It’s riskier than staying home. Here’s how one cruiser answers, eloquently explaining his reasons for heading to sea . . . to see the world.

🎧Are Lithium Batteries the Better Choice?

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

Wondering if lithium batteries are the better choice for your boat? Learn the pros and cons on "Lithium Batteries" on The Boat Galley Podcast.

Lithium batteries for your boat aren’t cheap, but are they the better choice? Why we chose lithium and how we like them.

Aqua Map

Published on February 13, 2019; last updated on April 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Aqua Map is a fantastic app for route planning and navigation, with excellent (and affordable) charts. Learn all the features that make it a winner.

🎧Why Does Weather Matter

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

What's the big deal about weather? As a cruiser, it's critical information! Nica's story about an afternoon on the Chesapeake will help you see why.

What’s the big deal about weather? As a cruiser, it’s critical information! Nica’s story about an afternoon on the Chesapeake will help you see why.

Get Your Lost Gear Back

Published on February 11, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just a few minutes of effort will greatly increase the odds of getting your lost stuff back. And it’s free!

Gyro Burgers

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

Gyro burger recipe -- easy at-home treat, with low carb and dairy-free options. Great grill-out meal for guests, all the prep can be done ahead.

Gyro burger recipe — easy at-home treat, with low carb and dairy-free options. Great grill-out meal for guests, all the prep can be done ahead.

🎧Best Books for Soon-To-Be Cruisers

Published on February 8, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

The best books for cruisers, to help you buy a boat, maintain it and cruise it. Reference books you'll find yourself returning to time and time again.

The best books for cruisers, to help you buy a boat, maintain it and cruise it. Reference books you’ll find yourself returning to time and time again.

🎧Why Work on Physical Fitness

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

You might find yourself in tight spaces on board. Getting out of those takes strength and perspective. Learn why they're important for cruising!

You might find yourself in tight spaces on board. Getting out of those takes strength and perspective. Learn why they’re important for cruising!

🎧The Mental Side of Cruising

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

Cruising isn't just a physical change in your life, it's a mental change as well. And that can be pretty tiring. Learn how to make it easier!

Cruising isn’t just a physical change in your life, it’s a mental change as well. And that can be pretty tiring. Learn how to make it easier!

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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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🎧Questions to Ask Before Hauling your Boat

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