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10 Great Meals Underway on a Boat

Published on June 27, 2014; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten Great Means When Underway

Ten great meals to prepare ahead of time to eat underway on a boat. Easy to fix and easy to eat on a moving platform, as well as delicious!

Best Clothespins for Boats

Published on June 25, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Typical clothespins rust, break, pop off and stain your laundry. Four alternatives that do better.

Typical clothespins rust, break, pop off and stain your laundry. Four alternatives that do better.

Having Meals When Underway on a Boat

Published on June 23, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thirteen tips for planning and preparing meals to eat underway on a boat — whether just out for the day or on a longer passage.

Pan-Fried Fish

Published on June 20, 2014; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A great and simple way to cook fish — and a tip for ensuring it’s done perfectly!

Important Document Backup When Living on a Boat

Published on June 15, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to keep a copy of your important documents in a place that’s physically separate from the original AND where you can easily get them. Here’s an easy and FREE way to do it!

Coast Guard Regulations for Boaters

Published on June 12, 2014; last updated on March 12, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Know the regulations and make sure you're in compliance. Be sure to check state regs, too!

Know the regulations and make sure you’re in compliance. Be sure to check state regs, too!

The Best Boat Mechanics Book

Published on June 6, 2014; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A good library of troubleshooting books is essential on any cruising boat -- the more remotely you intend to travel, the more extensive the library. Nigel Calder's book is the perfect foundation for almost any boat's collection.

A good library of troubleshooting books is essential on any cruising boat — the more remotely you intend to travel, the more extensive the library. Nigel Calder’s book is the perfect foundation for almost any boat’s collection.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Published on June 6, 2014; last updated on January 29, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Gifts that make life aboard just that much better — from pure fun to practical luxuries and more.

How NOT to Have Bugs on Your Boat

Published on June 3, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make sure that bugs don’t see your galley as an all-you-can-eat buffet!

Learn to be More Adventurous for Life on a Boat

Published on June 1, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can learn to be more adventurous! How to be willing to take chances and say yes to new adventures. Being injured isn’t the biggest risk!

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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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