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Reduce Trash On A Boat

Published on August 10, 2011; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten ways to reduce the trash on your boat with the choices you make when buying provisions. Learn how to substantially cut the trash on your boat!

Water Bottles for Boat Life

Published on August 1, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What's the best refillable water bottle? I vote for the Nalgene All-Terrain Bottle, after 12 years of using it. Here's why.

What’s the best refillable water bottle? I vote for the Nalgene All-Terrain Bottle, after 12 years of using it. Here’s why.

Bull Canyon — Great Book!

Published on July 30, 2011; last updated on March 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

The story of Lin & Larry Pardey's time living ashore while building Taleisin.

The story of Lin & Larry Pardey’s time living ashore while building Taleisin.

Shrimp

Published on July 29, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to clean, prepare and cook shrimp for a quick and easy cool dinner

Hurricane Preparation for Boaters

Published on July 27, 2011; last updated on January 5, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to prepare your boat for a hurricane — everything from getting forecasts to ground tackle and boat prep to the aftermath.

Great Meals When You’re on a Boat in Hot Weather

Published on July 22, 2011; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five great meals for hot weather. These don’t just minimize cooking heat, they’ll actually be cool to eat. Plus five bonus ideas for staying cool!

Cooking in a Moving Kitchen on a Boat

Published on July 15, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The very fact that a boat moves makes a galley more injury-prone than a kitchen. Eight tips to prevent injuries!

The very fact that a boat moves makes a galley more injury-prone than a kitchen. Eight tips to prevent injuries!

No Refrigeration Meals

Published on July 13, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ideas for meals that don't require refrigeration.

You can eat well without refrigeration on your boat or in your RV. Here’s a 4-day meal plan for your next trip or cruise. And it’s healthy and delicious!

Tips for Making Block Ice to Use on a Boat

Published on July 8, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for making block ice to use in a cooler for food storage. It seems like such a simple thing to do, yet I’ve had so many disasters.

Best Provisioning Cooler for Boaters

Published on July 5, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

My provisioning cooler is my secret weapon in getting cold foods home without spoilage, even when it's HOT out!

My provisioning cooler is my secret weapon in getting cold foods home without spoilage, even when it’s HOT out!

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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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