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First Aid Tips for Cooking on a Boat

Published on October 1, 2012; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bottle of tincture of benzoin next to a box of Band-Aid flexible fabric bandages with a bandaged finger in front

Four quick first aid tips for cuts — that usually aren’t taught in any First Aid class!

A Great Fillet Knife for Boaters

Published on September 14, 2012; last updated on November 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The best fillet knife for fishing

The Rapala is the best fillet knife I’ve ever used. Whether filleting fish, boning a chicken breast or turning a tenderloin into steaks, it’s great!

Burn Protection in Your Boat’s Galley

Published on September 12, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you tend to just wear a swim suit when cooking on your boat, here’s an easy way to prevent all those annoying little spatter burns!

Pets and Storms on Your Boat

Published on August 25, 2012; last updated on January 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Black and white dog wearing a yellow rain coat on a boat bow - keep pets safe on your boat in storms

Pets and storms on your boat can be a bad mix. Here are my best tips to be sure that you and your dogs and cats are all comfortable and safe.

Prepare the Boat Galley for a Storm

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

How to prepare a galley for a hurricane or major storm, with two absolute rules and five tips based on personal experience in five hurricanes.

Boat Provisioning & Water

Published on August 22, 2012; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Provisioning your boat? Be sure to consider your boat’s fresh water supply and how long it has to last. Learn exactly how to do this.

Cooking Kingfish

Published on August 20, 2012; last updated on January 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Kingfish (king mackerel) is usually smoked, particularly the larger ones. But you can turn it into “poor man’s lobster” very easily . . . and it’s even a boat-friendly recipe with no smoker needed!

Keeping It Handy on a Boat

Published on August 15, 2012; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a secure way to hold recipes . . . or instructions? Here's a simple and virtually free way to do it -- almost anywhere!

Need a secure way to hold recipes . . . or instructions? Here’s a simple and virtually free way to do it — almost anywhere!

What I Needed to Know to Cruise

Published on August 13, 2012; last updated on January 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

My Mom’s words convinced me I could go cruising, even if I didn’t know everything.

Boat Life: Try One First!

Published on August 1, 2012; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t end up with a bunch of a food you don’t like. Buy one and try it before you stock up! Especially important if you’re heading to a remote area.

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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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