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Storing Dry Dog Food on a Boat

Published on October 17, 2024; last updated on February 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Storing dry dog food so it doesn’t get moldy or infested with bugs takes a little effort. Here’s what we did on our boat.

Baking Stone Basics for a Boat Oven

Published on October 10, 2024; last updated on March 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use a baking stone (also called a pizza stone) in a small oven (boat, RV or tiny home) to eliminate hot spots and solve other common small oven problems.

Cruising with Confidence

Published on October 7, 2024; last updated on March 11, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Kimberly Ward

Cruising with confidence means cruising on your own terms. Today’s writer shares her cruising path.

🎧Small Appliances for Boat Galleys

Published on October 5, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Small appliances can be useful in the galley. Are they right for you? And if so, which ones?

Inverters on a Boat: What They Do and What You Need to Know

Published on October 3, 2024; last updated on March 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

110V household plug next to 12V cigarette lighter outlet showing why boats need an inverter

An inverter turns your boat’s 12V battery power into regular household current. Here’s what every boater needs to know.

What’s the Best Grade of Stainless for Boat Galley Gear

Published on September 26, 2024; last updated on March 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

stainless flatware on a mat - what do stainless differences mean

Stainless differences mean the difference between flatware that rusts and flatware that lasts for years. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Sail the ICW

Published on September 23, 2024; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Sailboat and tugboat sharing a lock on the Intracoastal Waterway

Think the ICW is just a long motoring slog? A seasoned sailor shares how to actually sail it — and why it’s worth the effort.

🎧Simple Enchilada Sauce 

Published on September 21, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

This easy enchilada sauce recipe is versatile–just the thing for every galley recipe book.

Storing Paper Products on a Boat

Published on September 19, 2024; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping toilet paper and paper towels dry aboard a boat.

Paper products seem like an easy thing to store on a boat. But it takes a bit of planning to keep them dry and bug-free.

How to Use a Gimbaled Stove on a Sailboat

Published on September 12, 2024; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stainless kettle on a gimbaled sailboat stove with pot restraints visible

That swinging stove isn’t just a novelty — here’s how to actually use it so it works for you, not against you.

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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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