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Space-Saving Drinks for Boat Life

Published on March 25, 2011; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Drink cans and bottles take up a lot of space in a boat. Make the most of the space you have with these seven ideas for space-saving drinks.

Rice or Pasta Salad “Recipe”

Published on March 23, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make a great rice or pasta salad for a group or to eat over several days--great make-ahead meal for passages!

How to make a great rice or pasta salad for a group or to eat over several days — great make-ahead meal for passages!

Snacks for a Boat Passage

Published on March 21, 2011; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Going for a sail and want some ideas for snacks that are easy, nutritious and delicious? Here are 11!

Couscous Chicken

Published on March 18, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tasty 5-minute meal, using couscous, canned chicken and tomatoes. Delicious in no time at all.

Tasty 5-minute meal, using couscous, canned chicken and tomatoes. Delicious in no time at all.

Quick Meals for Boat Life

Published on March 16, 2011; last updated on January 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Eight quick meals that can be ready in five minutes or less – perfect after a long day. Plus several bonus ideas that take less than ten minutes.

Train Your Dog to Pee on the Boat

Published on March 13, 2011; last updated on January 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips on how to get your dog to "go" on the boat.

Want to take your dog aboard your cruising boat? Don’t want to be obligated to take it ashore several times a day? Train it to use a piece of carpet on deck.

Kitchen Shears

Published on March 9, 2011; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

My Wusthof kitchen shears are wonderful for boning meat and doing other tough chores.

Corned Beef Dip

Published on March 7, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Save money and space by using fewer paper towels with these tips. Double bonus: you'll have less trash and it's better for the environment!

Use canned corned beef to make this quick and easy dip — great when it’ll be a while before a meal and you want a hearty appetizer.

Great Grater for a Boat Galley

Published on March 4, 2011; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A review of features to look for in a grater and a recommendation for the best grater for frequent use, particularly on a boat.

Easy Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Published on March 2, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Quick and easy recipe for vinaigrette salad dressing made from ingredients you have on hand and naturally lower calorie than most vinegar and oil dressings. No refrigeration needed, either!

Quick and easy recipe for vinaigrette salad dressing made from ingredients you have on hand and naturally lower calorie than most vinegar and oil dressings. No refrigeration needed, either!

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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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