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As my mom always told me, "If you can read, you can do anything!"

Boatcards and Memories

Published on January 19, 2021; last updated on January 11, 2021 by Nica Waters

Packing up the house to sell unearthed a lot of memories from our first cruise. In the form of boat cards. [More] Boatcards and Memories

Blue Water Women – Advice For Cruisers

Published on July 26, 2019; last updated on January 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Get the best advice on cruising from women who have been there in the new book, Blue Water Women.  [More] Blue Water Women – Advice For Cruisers

Blue Water Women

Published on April 3, 2019; last updated on July 5, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering where to even start in thinking about cruising? Got doubts and fears? Check out Gina de Vere’s new book, Blue Water Women. [More] Blue Water Women

9 Great Books for the Soon-to-Be Cruiser

Published on November 5, 2018; last updated on September 21, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine great books on everything from deciding to go cruising and how to do it to buying a boat and maintaining it, with a couple of “let’s dream about it” selections too. [More] 9 Great Books for the Soon-to-Be Cruiser

Where the Magic Happens

Published on March 28, 2018; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Caspar Craven

Five years planning. Two years around the world. How a family of five decided to head off cruising and made it happen.

Five years planning. Two years around the world. How a family of five decided to head off cruising and made it happen. [More] Where the Magic Happens

Homeschool Teacher

Published on October 27, 2016; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thinking of cruising with your kids, but stuck and confused when it comes to the idea of homeschooling? Kate Laird's new book provides practical info to make it work for you and your kids!

Thinking of cruising with your kids, but stuck and confused when it comes to the idea of homeschooling? Kate Laird’s new book provides practical info to make it work for you and your kids! [More] Homeschool Teacher

Thinking of cruising with your kids, but stuck and confused when it comes to the idea of homeschooling? Kate Laird's new book provides practical info to make it work for you and your kids!

Taleisin’s Tales

Published on September 10, 2016; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

New book by Lin Pardey — join them as they shake down the second boat they built — Taleisin — and then cruise her from California to New Zealand. [More] Taleisin’s Tales

Sailing Down the Mountain

Published on December 25, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great book! A fun read for anyone with a love of boats or living and working in a foreign country!

Great book! A fun read for anyone with a love of boats or living and working in a foreign country! [More] Sailing Down the Mountain

Great book! A fun read for anyone with a love of boats or living and working in a foreign country!

Voyaging with Kids

Published on July 23, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tons of insight on all sorts of pre-cruising questions that everyone has from three very experienced cruisers.

Tons of insight on all sorts of pre-cruising questions that everyone has from three very experienced cruisers.  [More] Voyaging with Kids

Tons of insight on all sorts of pre-cruising questions that everyone has from three very experienced cruisers.

Blown Away

Published on December 12, 2014; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Out of print for years, Herb Payson’s book is one that captured my imagination and got me thinking about cruising. Now it’s back in print! [More] Blown Away

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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

What Does a Boat Watcher Do?

June 29, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

If you have to leave your boat, do you have a boat watcher keeping an eye on it? Or are you watching someone else’s boat for them? Here’s what you need to know. [More] What Does a Boat Watcher Do?

Homemade Granola

June 28, 2022 By Nica Waters

A quick granola recipe that’s fabulous for life afloat.
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Upgrading Your Fridge – What to Consider

June 24, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to upgrade or replace your boat fridge? Here’s what you need to consider to make the best choice.  [More] Upgrading Your Fridge – What to Consider

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