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Emergency Gear

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

All the gear we really, truly, seriously hope we wasted money buying. But should we ever need it, we want it to work perfectly!

Is Your Lifesling Ready For Use? Are you SURE?

Published on September 28, 2015; last updated on August 24, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Someday, your life or the life of someone you love may depend on a Lifesling. How to make sure it will deply correctly. [More] Is Your Lifesling Ready For Use? Are you SURE?

The Ditch Bag

Published on August 24, 2015; last updated on April 1, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Detailed list of gear for a coastal cruising ditch bag, including reasons for every item and links to buy and/or learn more. [More] The Ditch Bag

Getting a New PFD

Published on August 7, 2015; last updated on August 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good PFDs (personal floatation devices) and tethers are expensive high tech gear. How to choose and set up a new PFD. [More] Getting a New PFD

Why You Need To Check Boat Safety Gear

Published on July 28, 2015; last updated on August 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to regularly check boat safety gear to ensure that it will work if you ever need it. Your life might depend on it! [More] Why You Need To Check Boat Safety Gear

How To Organize First Aid Supplies

Published on July 9, 2014; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to organize your first aid supplies so it’ll be easy to find what you need when the time arises, and a list of what’s in ours. [More] How To Organize First Aid Supplies

Why Have a Fire Blanket

Published on January 7, 2013; last updated on January 1, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

For many cooking fires, a fire blanket will do a better job of extinguishing it than a fire extinguisher, without the corrosive mess to clean up. [More] Why Have a Fire Blanket

Using a Fire Extinguisher

Published on December 28, 2012; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn how to use your fire extinguisher BEFORE you need it — it’s five minutes that could save your life some day! [More] Using a Fire Extinguisher

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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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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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