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When You're Underway
When You're Underway
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Life underway is full of excitement and fun, but can be challenging too.
 
Here's some of our "standard operating procedures" that reduce the stress and increase the enjoyment.

Bad Sailing Days

Published on March 31, 2017; last updated on October 27, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Had a trip from hell and wondering if this is really what you want to be doing for “fun?” Future trips will almost certainly be better – here’s why.

Electric Windlass as a Safety Feature

Published on March 21, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Electric windlasses aren't cheap and require attention to detail in their installation, but provide important safety benefits.

Electric windlasses aren’t cheap and require attention to detail in their installation, but provide important safety benefits.

🎧Geezer Cruising

Published on December 2, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Who says cruising is only for young retirees? Older folks -- geezers -- are out here too. How we make it work.

Who says cruising is only for young retirees? Older folks — geezers — are out here too. How we make it work.

Less Stressful Cruising

Published on July 8, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all dream of carefree cruising but the reality of boat maintenance and trip prep can get in the way of that. Three things that greatly lessen the stress for us.

We all dream of carefree cruising but the reality of boat maintenance and trip prep can get in the way of that. Three things that greatly lessen the stress for us.

Anchor As If It Will Blow 50

Published on June 18, 2016; last updated on August 21, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you always anchor your boat as if you know it's going to blow 50, you won't be surprised if it does.

If you always anchor your boat as if you know it’s going to blow 50, you won’t be surprised if it does.

Boat Maintenance: O-Rings

Published on May 26, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The Cost of an O-Ringer header

Why repair o-rings annually, even if they don’t appear to be cracked? Contaminated fuel and engine damage are only a few of the problems you’ll avoid.

How To Make Lazy Jacks Easy To Use

Published on April 22, 2016; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does it drive you nuts to raise the main on a boat with lazy jacks? A couple hours and about $100 in parts can solve the problem!

Does it drive you nuts to raise the main on a boat with lazy jacks? A couple hours and about $100 in parts can solve the problem!

Cruising & Plans

Published on March 11, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising plans are often said to be written in the sand at low tide. It took us a couple of years to understand what that really meant.

Cruising plans are often said to be written in the sand at low tide. It took us a couple of years to understand what that really meant.

How To Tie a Boat To a Mooring Ball

Published on December 16, 2015; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to securely tie your boat to a mooring ball.

How to securely tie your boat to a mooring ball and avoid chafe. Includes regular tying up, the best line to use and extra security for storms.

Communication Headsets

Published on September 2, 2015; last updated on August 20, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Have you ever wished there was a better way to communicate with each other or with multiple people while on your boat?

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