Search Results for: hurricane

🎧 What Am I Scared Of?

Published on May 14, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Beyond pirates and hurricanes is a more real worry about missing a family emergency. Learn some techniques to help you prepare for this.

Mini Sausage Quiches

Published on February 23, 2019; last updated on January 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mini Quiches make a special, make-ahead breakfast. But they’re also great for a light lunch or appetizers!

Bahamas Internet Options

Published on February 20, 2019; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

8 Bahamas internet options compared: wifi from businesses, international roaming, T-Mobile, BTC, Aliv, MyIslandWifi, Google Fi and Iridium GO!

Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance Refrigerator

Published on January 8, 2019; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

🎧Documents to Leave Your Boat in Foreign Countries

Published on December 23, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Ensure you breeze through airport customs when you want to get back to your boat. These simple documents can make all the difference.

Getting Reminders

Published on December 10, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want an automatic reminder to do routine tasks? Quickly set up an email reminder system with this free app. Step-by-step instructions on how to set it up.

🎧Preparing for Florence

Published on October 16, 2018; last updated on November 30, 2024 by Nica Waters

Hurricane preparation is part mental and part physical. Learn about how we dealt with both as we prepared our 28′ sailboat for Florence.

A Better Propane Regulator

Published on September 19, 2018; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A propane regulator that extends off the tank is just a leak waiting to happen. Here’s a better regulator installation that’s an easy DIY project.

🎧For First-Time Voyagers

Published on July 22, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Storms, running out of food, breaking gear, is this the reality of setting sail across an ocean? First timers worry it is. So listen in to see what some of these first timers actually encountered once as they crossed their very first ocean.

New Boat Owner Checklist: 10 Things to Do Right Away

Published on July 18, 2018; last updated on April 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just bought a boat? Here are the ten things you need to handle before that first ride, plus a free printable checklist.