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🎧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!

Rainman Watermakers 2019 Models

Published on January 30, 2019; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Rainman Watermakers 2019 models are smaller and lighter, yet make 7 to 37 GPH of fresh drinking water from sea water. Details, review & special offer here.

🎧Fiberglass Work Basics

Published on January 29, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Glass fiber and some 2-part epoxy is a powerfully strong combination. Learn the 6 steps to fiberglass success!

Glass fiber and some 2-part epoxy is a powerfully strong combination. Learn the 6 steps to fiberglass success!

Medication Storage Safety for Liveaboards

Published on January 28, 2019; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Christine Pereira

Storing medicine safely on board takes some thought. Here's what you need to know about medication storage safety on a boat.

Storing medicine safely on board takes some thought. Here’s what you need to know about medication storage safety on a boat.

Mixed-Up Lasagna

Published on January 26, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lasagna is delicious but doesn’t always fit well into a boat oven (or what if there’s no oven). This version can cook anywhere and is easy to eat on a moving boat!

🎧Why Would Someone Go Cruising?

Published on January 25, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Getting a cruising boat and going cruising is a big decision. Seven things to think about as you weigh the pros and cons of the cruising lifestyle

Getting a cruising boat and going cruising is a big decision. Seven things to think about as you weigh the pros and cons of the cruising lifestyle

🎧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!

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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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