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Corn Tortillas for the Boat Pantry

Published on July 7, 2025; last updated on July 5, 2025 by Nica Waters

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Make sure you have corn tortillas for the boat galley. This versatile ingredient makes meal planning easy–even when you’re tired.

🎧How Long Do You Have to Prep for a Hurricane?

Published on July 5, 2025; last updated on June 25, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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How long do you have to prep for a hurricane? It’s a simple calculation–if you’re working with the right information.

Getting Help for a Boat Emergency

Published on July 3, 2025; last updated on June 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Do you know how to get help for a boat emergency. Although your first instinct may be to reach for your phone, it’s not the best idea.

🎧Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos – Perfect Boat Pantry Meal

Published on June 28, 2025; last updated on June 24, 2025 by Nica Waters

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Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

Published on June 26, 2025; last updated on June 24, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.

🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

Published on June 21, 2025; last updated on June 14, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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When it’s hot, enjoy a cool happy hour off your boat. Here are tips to keep it cool, safe, and fun for everyone.

An Easy Maintenance Boat – What to Look For

Published on June 19, 2025; last updated on June 19, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Finding an easy maintenance boat is key when shopping. Good access make boat work easier and more likely to be done routinely.

How to Learn About Your Boat

Published on June 16, 2025; last updated on June 14, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

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How do you learn about your boat when it’s new to you? Whether you prefer solo or group learning, there are some great options.

🎧Provisioning in the Marquesas

Published on June 14, 2025; last updated on June 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

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Provisioning in the Marquesas was said to be difficult and expensive. The truth is better. Here’s what I learned.

Sunset Traditions

Published on June 12, 2025; last updated on June 11, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Sunset traditions are a fun part of the cruising life. Here are a few we’ve enjoyed. Perhaps they’ll become part of your boat rituals?

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Corn Tortillas for the Boat Pantry

July 7, 2025 By Nica Waters

Make sure you have corn tortillas for the boat galley. This versatile ingredient makes meal planning easy–even when you’re tired.

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🎧How Long Do You Have to Prep for a Hurricane?

July 5, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

How long do you have to prep for a hurricane? It’s a simple calculation–if you’re working with the right information.

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Getting Help for a Boat Emergency

July 3, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know how to get help for a boat emergency. Although your first instinct may be to reach for your phone, it’s not the best idea.

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