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The reality just not living up to the dream? Wondering if you were nuts to buy a boat?
 
You're not alone.
 
Before you decide to sell her, read how we coped with some of the common frustrations and that time Carolyn was totally, completely and entirely fed up!

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How Do You Learn What Works?

Published on February 5, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

There's a lot of trial and error on a boat and that's both good and bad as we're forced to learn new things.

There’s a lot of trial and error on a boat and that’s both good and bad as we’re forced to learn new things.

🎧 YES is Best

Published on January 30, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Paralysis by analysis: we've all been there, when we're just overwhelmed by trying to figure out what the best solution is. Nica Waters has a strategy to cut through that.

Paralysis by analysis: we’ve all been there, when we’re just overwhelmed by trying to figure out what the best solution is. Nica Waters has a strategy to cut through that.

Cruising Stories: John Herlig | Ave del Mar

Published on December 27, 2017; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

"The highs are higher; the lows are lower." Here, John tells what one of those tough days was like and the lessons it taught.

“The highs are higher; the lows are lower.” Here, John tells what one of those tough days was like and the lessons it taught.

🎧Life’s More Interesting

Published on December 22, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Going outside your comfort zone is an easy concept . . . on paper. But how do you actually DO it? Listen in for my story of making my life more interesting.

Going outside your comfort zone is an easy concept . . . on paper. But how do you actually DO it? Listen in for my story of making my life more interesting.

🎧Holiday Meals (AGLCA Podcast Guest)

Published on December 9, 2017; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Having a hard time imagining what it would be like to have a holiday without family? Cooking in the galley? Listen in for info on how the holidays will still be very special ❤

🎧You CAN Do It

Published on December 1, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tackling big repairs or things you've never heard of before, let alone seen or touched, is tough. But I'm here to tell you that you CAN do it. Here's my story.

Tackling big repairs or things you’ve never heard of before, let alone seen or touched, is tough. But I’m here to tell you that you CAN do it. Here’s my story.

Faking It

Published on October 23, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you fight nerves when doing something a little scary? Me? I just fake it . . .

How do you fight nerves when doing something a little scary? Me? I just fake it . . .

🎧 That Time I Hated Cruising

Published on September 29, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When cruising isn't going well, what can you do to get things back on track? Here's my story . . .

When cruising isn’t going well, what can you do to get things back on track? Here’s my story . . .

🎧Mistakes Happen

Published on September 1, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Accidents are no fun, but they happen. Hopefully they're just "fender-benders" and the boat isn't totaled. Life does go on.

Accidents are no fun, but they happen. Hopefully they’re just “fender-benders” and the boat isn’t totaled. Life does go on.

6 + 1 = 7, But So Does 3 + 4

Published on August 23, 2017; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid arguments aboard by allowing different methods.

No, we don’t all have to do things the same way in order to get to the same place. When is it time to insist on standard operating procedures and when is it best to leave well enough alone?

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