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Living Aboard Full Time

Moving aboard for full-time cruising is a huge change, both logistically and emotionally.

Advice from someone who has done it twice.

A Storage Plan

Published on March 8, 2022; last updated on March 2, 2022 by Nica Waters

Three steps to a more complete storage plan for your boat  [More] A Storage Plan

Cell Phone Plans – an Update

Published on February 8, 2022; last updated on February 2, 2022 by Nica Waters

A review of our plans, and what we needed to change once we left the dock  [More] Cell Phone Plans – an Update

Keep It From Sliding Around the Boat

Published on December 10, 2021; last updated on November 29, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t have to settle for your cell phone or dishes flying. Here’s how to make everything non-slip.  [More] Keep It From Sliding Around the Boat

How to Decorate for the Holidays: Environmentally Friendly & Space Saving

Published on November 27, 2021; last updated on November 23, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Amy Alton

Ready to decorate your boat for the holidays? But don’t want to store lots of stuff or discard it afterwards? Here are some great ideas for a festive boat that are affordable and friendly to the environment. [More] How to Decorate for the Holidays: Environmentally Friendly & Space Saving

Celebrating Holidays on a Boat

Published on November 10, 2021; last updated on November 10, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you celebrate holidays on a boat? It my not look like what you’re used to. [More] Celebrating Holidays on a Boat

Document? State Title? Which Do I Need?

Published on September 7, 2021; last updated on September 1, 2021 by Nica Waters

Details about the differences between documentation and registration, and why you might choose to title your boat one way or another.  [More] Document? State Title? Which Do I Need?

A Place to Call Home

Published on August 24, 2021; last updated on August 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

Musings on hailing ports, past and present  [More] A Place to Call Home

How to Be Ready for Head Failures

Published on August 20, 2021; last updated on August 11, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat heads eventually need repairs. Do you know what you’ll use for a toilet when yours fails?  [More] How to Be Ready for Head Failures

Boat School Lessons for Parents

Published on August 7, 2021; last updated on December 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Emily Nancolas

It’s not easy for cruising parents to become teachers–especially if they’ve never done it before. But here’s some advice from a teacher on how to make boat school work–for everyone! [More] Boat School Lessons for Parents

Moving Aboard!

Published on July 6, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

Actually moving aboard the boat happened in small simple steps. Isn’t it all about what you eat and where you sleep?  [More] Moving Aboard!

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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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The Handy Kitchen Reference You Need

June 1, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Sure, you can find everything on Google. But what if you don’t have internet? Or if you just have messy hands? Our handy kitchen reference comes to the rescue! It has all the quick info you need to keep close in your galley. [More] The Handy Kitchen Reference You Need

Anchoring Basics – A Dictionary, of Sorts!

May 31, 2022 By Nica Waters

5 basic terms to learn, with what they actually mean  [More] Anchoring Basics – A Dictionary, of Sorts!

How to Prep for a Hurricane – The List

May 27, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

There are so many things you need to do to help your boat survive a hurricane. Here’s a list that will help you stay focused on this important task.  [More] How to Prep for a Hurricane – The List

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