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UPS Stores & Amazon Hubs Are Great When You Live on a Boat

Published on July 27, 2022; last updated on March 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you ship (or receive) a package when cruising? How about getting paperwork notarized? Or copied? Amazon Hubs and UPS Stores are a cruiser’s friend. Here’s how you might use them when cruising the United States.

What To Do If You Leave Your Boat for More Than a Day

Published on June 29, 2022; last updated on December 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Beautiful marina scene with sailboats and yachts on calm water.

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.

Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries

Published on June 22, 2022; last updated on February 24, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you need to now about the info your battery monitor is telling you? Here’s the quick guide.

How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?

Published on May 11, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you get enough internet to work from a boat? Sure, I do. Here are a few tips on how we make it work.

Celebrating Holidays on a Boat

Published on November 10, 2021; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you celebrate holidays on a boat? It my not look like what you’re used to.

Get Rid of Single-Use Plastics

Published on October 13, 2021; last updated on November 18, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to give up single-use products whenever possible. And it’s gotten easier–thanks to these nifty products.

Managing Surgery When You Live on a Boat

Published on September 22, 2021; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

When liveaboards need surgery, there’s a lot to think about. Learn from our experience when Dave got his hip replaced.

Organize Your Boat Lists with AnyList App

Published on August 29, 2020; last updated on August 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Michelle Riordan

Staying organized onboard can be a challenge. But here’s a nifty App that helps you keep track–of provisions, boat parts, projects, and more.

Boat Garden Ideas for Cruisers: Grow Fresh Greens Onboard

Published on June 13, 2020; last updated on March 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Liz & Risto Lappala

Fresh salad greens growing in deck planters on a cruising sailboat, a practical boat garden idea

You can grow fresh greens and herbs on a boat — even offshore. Here are four real setups that actually work.

Boat Cards

Published on April 7, 2020; last updated on March 9, 2026 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?

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