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🎧Bowls with Locking Lids for Cruisers

Published on September 28, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for a bowl with locking lids perfect for cruiser pot lucks? We have some great suggestion for you. Never spill your dish in the dinghy again.

What’s the Best Grade of Stainless for Boat Galley Gear

Published on September 26, 2024; last updated on September 25, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

stainless flatware on a mat - what do stainless differences mean

Stainless differences mean the difference between flatware that rusts and flatware that lasts for years. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Sail the ICW – We Did It; You Can Too

Published on September 23, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

boat in canal

Can you sail the ICW? Of course. It doesn’t have to be a motoring slog. Here are the best tips to get in good sailing on the ICW.

🎧Simple Enchilada Sauce 

Published on September 21, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

This easy enchilada sauce recipe is versatile–just the thing for every galley recipe book.

Storing Paper Products on a Boat

Published on September 19, 2024; last updated on September 17, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping toilet paper and paper towels dry aboard a boat.

Paper products seem like an easy thing to store on a boat. But it takes a bit of planning to keep them dry and bug-free.

🎧Folding Grater for your Boat Galley

Published on September 14, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Grater and cheese - best grater for a boat galley

Your box grater from your land home might not fit on your boat–literally. But I have a good option for you to consider for your galley. Links: Oxo Good Grips […]

Using Gimbals on a Boat Galley Stove

Published on September 12, 2024; last updated on September 11, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stove gimbals are an important safely feature on a marine stove. Tips on using them so they don’t cause more problems than they solve.

How to Find Remote Work While Cruising

Published on September 9, 2024; last updated on March 18, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Sailboat anchored

Remote work while cruising can be an answer to the costs of maintenance and travel. Here’s how to find remote work that keeps you cruising.

🎧Cruising Meal Planning Made Simple

Published on September 7, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Planning meals for a 2 week cruise? Ask yourself these 4 questions.

Don’t Let Bugs Into Your Boat’s Water Tank

Published on September 5, 2024; last updated on September 4, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Water tank bugs are a nuisance. Here’s how to keep them from becoming a problem in the first place. And it only take a little screening.

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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🎧Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos – Perfect Boat Pantry Meal

June 28, 2025 By Nica Waters

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

June 26, 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.

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🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

June 21, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

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

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