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DIY Boat Garden

Published on June 13, 2020; last updated on July 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Liz & Risto Lappala

Yes, you can grow greens and herbs (and even tomatoes!) on your sailboat. Check out this clever DIY to help you make your own boat garden.

Boat Cards

Published on April 7, 2020; last updated on June 13, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat cards are a quick way to exchange info without writing it out each time. They’re your calling cards. What should be on yours?

Boat Dogs 101

Published on March 4, 2020; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for bringing your furry friend aboard.

What you need to know to have a great boat dog. Learn how to take any size dog on your boat, how to keep them safe, and best places to cruise with a dog.

Boat Insurance: Hull Values and Premiums

Published on July 20, 2019; last updated on April 27, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

How do you figure out the hull value of your boat for insurance? And how does it relate to your premiums?

Boarding Steps for a Big Dog

Published on April 8, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Easy steps to make it simple to get your big dog on and off your boat. Set up in just a few minutes — and use them yourself at a marina!

Super-Secure Clothesline Without Clothespins

Published on March 16, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Sonya Boe

Tired of losing clothes and clothespins? Try this easy DIY boat (or RV) clothesline that works better the more the wind blows – without clothespins!

Get Your Lost Gear Back

Published on February 11, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just a few minutes of effort will greatly increase the odds of getting your lost stuff back. And it’s free!

Fit After Forty On A Sailboat

Published on October 8, 2018; last updated on June 29, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Christine Pereira

Can you stay fit on a sailboat? Yes. And here's how.

Can you stay fit on a sailboat? Absolutely! Here’s how.

Provisioning without a Car

Published on March 5, 2018; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How in the world do you go grocery shopping or, worse yet, a really big stock-up without a car? Five alternatives for you.

Weather Watching

Published on January 29, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you're living on a boat, weather is just as important when you're at anchor, on a mooring or even at anchor as it is on passage. Another key for staying safe in your cruising.

If you’re living on a boat, weather is just as important when you’re at anchor, on a mooring or even at anchor as it is on passage. Another key for staying safe in your cruising.

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