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Provisioning by Dinghy

Published on June 27, 2011; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you're taking groceries back to the boat by dinghy, you need to protect certain things (say, sugar) from getting wet. Here's how to do it!

If you’re taking groceries back to the boat by dinghy, you need to protect certain things (say, sugar) from getting wet. Here’s how to do it!

How to Store Wine on a Boat

Published on June 24, 2011; last updated on June 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three ways to simply and easily store wine on a boat, with little risk of a broken bottle. Yes, you can have wine bottles aboard!

Best Boat Improvements

Published on June 22, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking back on 4 years cruising aboard our Tayana 37. These are the best boat improvements we made.

After 4 years of cruising aboard a 24-year-old Tayana 37, an analysis of the best boat improvements and upgrades we’ve done.

Company Coleslaw

Published on June 17, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Not your everyday coleslaw, but still easy to make with readily-available ingredients. Delicious!

Not your everyday coleslaw, but still easy to make with readily-available ingredients. Delicious!

Storing Fruit without Refrigeration on a Boat

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

How to store fruit without refrigeration, step-by-step from buying the right fruit to where to store it and how long it will last.

Installing a Track-Mounted Whisker Pole

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

Detailed directions and parts list for installing and using a track-mounted whisker pole on a cruising sailboat; originally published in Cruising World magazine.

Detailed directions and parts list for installing and using a track-mounted whisker pole on a cruising sailboat; originally published in Cruising World magazine.

5-Minute Appetizers for Boat Life

Published on June 8, 2011; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five Minute Appetizers

Need some ideas for appetizers or snacks that you can make quickly? Here’s my list!

How to Clean a Boat Bottom

Published on June 6, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cleaning your own boat's bottom.

How to recognize that the bottom of your boat is fouled with growth, and how best to clean it yourself. Learn from my mistakes!

Pot Restraints for a Boat Stove

Published on June 1, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 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!

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

Frozen Yogurt – A Great Boat Treat

Published on May 23, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 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!

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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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