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“Soaked” Whole Wheat Bread

Published on June 3, 2011; last updated on July 24, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Finally, a recipe for 100% whole wheat bread that’s not heavy — and not too hard to make. Lots of pictures make it easy! [More] “Soaked” Whole Wheat Bread

Pot Restraints

Published on June 1, 2011; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Using boat pot holders (aka pot restraints) to keep pans in place on moving boats. Don’t have your pans — and food — go flying! [More] Pot Restraints

Better Cruising Photos

Published on May 27, 2011; last updated on February 19, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for taking better photos of your cruising fun! Simple things that will have a big impact. [More] Better Cruising Photos

Frozen Yogurt

Published on May 23, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make your own frozen yogurt — if you have a freezer and even just a tiny bit of space in it, it’s easy and wonderful treat on a hot day! [More] Frozen Yogurt

The Dollars & Sense of Solar Panels (Supplemental Info)

Published on May 18, 2011; last updated on January 23, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lots of ideas with photos as to where to mount a large array of solar panels on a cruising sailboat. [More] The Dollars & Sense of Solar Panels (Supplemental Info)

The Dollars & Sense of Solar Panels

Published on May 18, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does a large array of solar panels make sense for your boat? Here’s how we decided — and the answer was a resounding YES! [More] The Dollars & Sense of Solar Panels

Storing Veggies without Refrigeration

Published on May 16, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even without refrigeration, you can keep fresh veggies for a surprising amount of time by following a few simple rules. [More] Storing Veggies without Refrigeration

Re-Floating Winsome

Published on May 15, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

With no professional salvage crew in the area, cruisers helped cruisers to save 9 boats that had gone aground in Hurricane Marty. [More] Re-Floating Winsome

Hurricane Warning — Riding Out a Big Blow at Anchor

Published on May 13, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A detailed guide to preparing your boat and yourself to ride out a hurricane at anchor, published as “Riding Out Marty at Anchor” in BWS (cover feature). [More] Hurricane Warning — Riding Out a Big Blow at Anchor

Tropical Storm Tracking with Sailmail & Winlink (Blue Water Sailing, April 2006)

Published on May 13, 2011; last updated on May 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use a FREE downloadable software program with Sailmail or Winlink to know where hurricanes and tropical storms are headed [More] Tropical Storm Tracking with Sailmail & Winlink (Blue Water Sailing, April 2006)

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