Your dinghy is your way ashore, the “car” to get provisions, how you explore a new locale. Losing it isn’t just a financial hardship, it’s also a lack of mobility.
In this episode, Carolyn Shearlock describes some very simple “standard operating procedures” that will greatly lessen the chances of your dinghy going walkabout.
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Mantus 2-pound dinghy anchor: Stainless or galvanized (Note: Mantus does not appear to carry the galvanized anchor any longer)
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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