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Skills for Cruising

Cruising involves so very many things -- and some skills that many of us find a little different than for living on land.

Good news -- you can develop many of these long before you set foot on a boat.

Anchoring Basics – A Dictionary, of Sorts!

Published on May 31, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2022 by Nica Waters

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

What’s the Best Way to Prep for Cruising

Published on February 11, 2022; last updated on February 26, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Classes are great. So are videos. But there’s really only one way that will prepare you for the cruising life. Here’s what you need to do.  [More] What’s the Best Way to Prep for Cruising

(Re)Learning Weather Lessons

Published on October 5, 2021; last updated on September 28, 2021 by Nica Waters

It’s easy to try to read what you want to in a weather forecast. It’s better not to.  [More] (Re)Learning Weather Lessons

Preparing for those Winter North Winds

Published on May 5, 2021; last updated on April 28, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even when your boat is in a warm climate, you need to be prepared for a winter storm. Here’s what we do when a norther passes over our location. [More] Preparing for those Winter North Winds

The Future of AToNs

Published on March 3, 2021; last updated on March 2, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Dave Skolnick

New technology has brought many changes to navigation. Here’s how to make sense of AIS aids to navigation before you get into trouble. [More] The Future of AToNs

Learning What Works

Published on August 16, 2019; last updated on March 9, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you first start living on a boat and cruising, the learning curve is steep. But pretty soon, you figure out what works.  [More] Learning What Works

GPS to Wifi iPad for Aqua Map – Under $10

Published on April 15, 2019; last updated on April 1, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Step-by-step how to use your phone’s GPS information on a wifi-only iPad (without GPS) with AquaMap. Cost: less than $10 vs. $100 for external GPS. [More] GPS to Wifi iPad for Aqua Map – Under $10

Best Books for Soon-To-Be Cruisers

Published on February 8, 2019; last updated on February 3, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

The best books for cruisers, to help you buy a boat, maintain it and cruise it. Reference books you'll find yourself returning to time and time again.

The best books for cruisers, to help you buy a boat, maintain it and cruise it. Reference books you’ll find yourself returning to time and time again. [More] Best Books for Soon-To-Be Cruisers

The best books for cruisers, to help you buy a boat, maintain it and cruise it. Reference books you'll find yourself returning to time and time again.

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

Building Cruising Skills: Googling

Published on November 4, 2018; last updated on November 5, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, Googling IS an essential cruising skill and a great one to be practicing as you’re in the pre-cruising learning phase. [More] Building Cruising Skills: Googling

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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

Why You Need A Silicone Dish Mat

July 1, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

It contains water. And it handles hot pans. It’s the perfect galley accessory. [More] Why You Need A Silicone Dish Mat

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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