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Buying a Boat

Thinking of buying a cruising boat? Whether for weekends on the lake or a trip around the world, there's a lot to think about.

Info on everything from where to start in the buying process to naming your boat and learning her systems.

7 Tips for Choosing Your Cruising Boat

Published on September 16, 2018; last updated on June 26, 2019 by Lin Pardey

What is the most important piece of equipment you need on board a cruising boat? What length boat works best? These 7 tips will help you choose a cruising boat. [More] 7 Tips for Choosing Your Cruising Boat

Checklist for Going Cruising

Published on September 11, 2018; last updated on April 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

Want to go cruising and don’t know what to do to get you there? Follow these 10 steps and I’ll see you in the anchorage! [More] Checklist for Going Cruising

Tips for Going to a Boat Show

Published on August 17, 2018; last updated on March 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

How can you make the most of your time at a boat show? Learn how to make a plan for the show so that you do everything you want.

How can you make the most of your time at a boat show? Learn how to make a plan for the show so that you do everything you want. [More] Tips for Going to a Boat Show

New Boat Checklist

Published on July 18, 2018; last updated on March 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten documents, legally-required gear and arrangements you must have when you buy a boat. Checklist with exactly how to get each one. [More] New Boat Checklist

Catamaran or Monohull?

Published on June 22, 2018; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

We've owned, lived aboard and cruised both a bluewater monohull and a small coastal cruising cat. So I'm often asked which is the better boat.

We’ve owned, lived aboard and cruised both a bluewater monohull and a small coastal cruising cat. So I’m often asked which is the better boat.  [More] Catamaran or Monohull?

Finding the Perfect Boat

Published on June 20, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to cruise? Looking for the perfect boat? Tips to find her.

Planning to cruise? Looking for the perfect boat? Tips to help you find her. [More] Finding the Perfect Boat

Buying a Boat: Handholds

Published on May 30, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking at boats to buy? There's so much to remember to check out even before you have a survey to get into the guts of the systems. One more thing to check out for safety.

Looking at boats to buy? There’s so much to remember to check out even before you have a survey to get into the guts of the systems. One more thing to check out for safety. [More] Buying a Boat: Handholds

The Magic of Boat Names

Published on May 29, 2018; last updated on November 28, 2019 by Nica Waters

5 things to think about before naming your boat – and how Nica's boat got her name.

5 things to think about before naming your boat – and how Nica’s boat got her name. [More] The Magic of Boat Names

Three Reasons to Go to a Boat Show

Published on May 15, 2018; last updated on July 30, 2018 by Nica Waters

Thinking a boat show is only good if you’re shopping for a new boat? Nica outlines 3 OTHER reasons going to a show is worth your time and energy. Hope to see you in Annapolis in the fall! [More] Three Reasons to Go to a Boat Show

Two Clues

Published on April 29, 2018; last updated on September 21, 2018 by Lin Pardey

Is cruising different on a smaller, simpler boat? Obviously yes, in the boat. But in other ways as well? See what Lin Pardey has to say about the consequences of "go small, go simple, go now."

Is cruising different on a smaller, simpler boat? Obviously yes, in the boat. But in other ways as well? See what Lin Pardey has to say about the consequences of “go small, go simple, go now.”  [More] Two Clues

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 14 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now 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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Latest Articles & Podcasts

Best Tips for Cruising Eleuthera

May 13, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a visit to Eleuthera? Check out one cruiser’s tips to get the most from your visit.  [More] Best Tips for Cruising Eleuthera

How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?

May 11, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Can you get enough internet to work from a boat? Sure, I do. Here are a few tips on how we make it work.  [More] How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?

In Praise of the Small Boat

May 10, 2022 By Nica Waters

Big projects are doable (but still massive) on a small boat. I can’t imagine how overwhelming they’d be on a bigger vessel!  [More] In Praise of the Small Boat

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