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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?

Dogs on Boats: What You Need to Know

Published on March 4, 2020; last updated on March 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Small dog in blue life jacket standing on a boat bow, ready for a day on the water

Thinking about a boat dog? Here’s the honest picture — what works, what’s harder than you expect, and how to make it great.

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!

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.

Weather Watching

Published on January 29, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2026 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.

The Keys Salt Scrub

Published on December 4, 2017; last updated on February 27, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for an environmentally-friendly and wonderful body scrub? Have I got one for you -- and it's made right in the Florida Keys!

Looking for an environmentally-friendly and wonderful body scrub? Have I got one for you — and it’s made right in the Florida Keys!

6 + 1 = 7, But So Does 3 + 4

Published on August 23, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid arguments aboard by allowing different methods.

No, we don’t all have to do things the same way in order to get to the same place. When is it time to insist on standard operating procedures and when is it best to leave well enough alone?

Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof

Published on July 24, 2017; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

V-berth bed on a boat - Sheets for boats

Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It’s a big change on every level — new bed, new “home,” new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition.

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