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Having a Snack Bin on Your Boat

Published on January 18, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to let everyone know what's fair game for snacking . . . and what's not!

An easy way to let everyone know what’s fair game for snacking . . . and what’s not!

Having Handy Tools on Your Boat

Published on January 14, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do some of your galley tools find themselves standing in for "real tools?" A quick tip on how to save them!

Do some of your galley tools find themselves standing in for “real tools?” A quick tip on how to save them!

Meal Planning for a Boat Charter Vacation

Published on January 9, 2013; last updated on March 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Chartering is a great way to try out cruising. But bareboat charter meal planning is new for most of us. How to have meals everyone will love!

Why Have a Fire Blanket on Your Boat

Published on January 7, 2013; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

For many cooking fires, a fire blanket will do a better job of extinguishing it than a fire extinguisher, without the corrosive mess to clean up.

Burning Trash When You Live on a Boat

Published on January 2, 2013; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many wonderful cruising areas don’t have much in the way of trash service. And so you have to do it yourself. Here are a few tips on responsibly burning what you can.

Do You Need a Vacuum Sealer on Your Boat?

Published on December 31, 2012; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A vacuum sealer is a luxury, no doubt about it. But if you’re thinking of getting one, here are some things to look at.

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher on a Boat

Published on December 28, 2012; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn how to use your fire extinguisher BEFORE you need it — it’s five minutes that could save your life some day!

Making Mozzarella on Your Boat

Published on December 24, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making your own mozzarella is probably easier than you’ve imagined — it only takes 30 minutes and you can use powdered milk, a huge bonus if you’re cruising in remote locations!

Mincemeat Cookies

Published on December 20, 2012; last updated on January 10, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mincemeat cookie recipe — very easy to make by hand and delicious to eat, with the great aroma that says it’s the holiday season!

Sugar Cookies

Published on December 18, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A very boat-friendly and kid-friendly recipe . . . and good any time of the year, not just Christmas!

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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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