A touching read-aloud story of the sea for boat kids or visiting grandkids. And the adults will love it, too!
Ten Things That Make Life Aboard a Boat Better
Ten of our favorite items for living on our boat. Life aboard is so much nicer with these — they make reality equal the dream.
Happy Hour IN the Water
Hot? Don’t just have a cold drink for happy hour — jump in the drink! Here’s a few tips to make it a great time.
Storing Medications When Living on a Boat
Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here’s a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!
How to Clean Tight Spaces on a Boat
How do you get gunk out of various nooks and crannies in the galley, around fiddles and other tight spaces? Make your own perfect tool out of an old toothbrush!
Krud Kutter – Great Degreaser for Your Boat
Awesome used to be my favorite cleaner/degreaser, but it got upstaged by a new find that reader Tammy Swart told me about —
Cat on a Boat!
I’m not an expert on cats at all. But thanks to a reader, I now have answers for a couple of the most frequently asked questions, including the best way to store their food.
Having Handy Tools on Your Boat
Do some of your galley tools find themselves standing in for “real tools?” A quick tip on how to save them!
DEET and Plastic Boat Equipment
If you use bug spray that contains DEET, be careful where you spray it. DEET will melt many things, including plastics and the screens on boat electronics.
Keep Drains Working on Your Boat
Spending just 5 minutes a month will keep your drains from getting backed up. No chemicals, no environmental damage, and it’s easy!