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Hot Weather Meals

Published on August 10, 2020; last updated on December 18, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five easy, no-cook hot weather meals for when it’s over 100 for days on end and you don’t have air conditioning. Don’t just survive, have great meals!

Boxed Milk

Published on August 8, 2020; last updated on August 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boxed milk does not need to be refrigerated until it is opened and can be stored three to six months with no special treatment.

🎧How to Keep Less in Your Boat Fridge

Published on August 7, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A boat fridge fills up fast. Why are you keeping these things in it when you don’t have to? Learn to do this instead. 

🎧Preparation is Preparation

Published on August 4, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Some coronavirus questions are a good start to cruising questions, particularly around provisioning.

The First Year “Cruising” – One Cruiser’s Tale

Published on August 1, 2020; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Julie Tijerina

You buy your boat and refit it. You’re ready to cruise, right? One freshman cruiser tells what the first year cruising and learning curve is really like.

🎧 What’s Holding You Back

Published on July 31, 2020; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When deciding what boat work to do first, we ask ourselves one question to decide what’s really important

Hurricane Prep: Why Remove Jibs and Genoas

Published on July 31, 2020; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why simply tying off your roller furling jib or genoa isn’t sufficient for a tropical storm or hurricane — pictures of the results.

🎧Real Life?

Published on July 28, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

In which I explain why I’m tired of hearing people tell me my life on the boat isn’t really real.

DIY Fuel Polishing

Published on July 26, 2020; last updated on October 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If your boat has been sitting for a while, you may need to polish your fuel. Here’s how with suggested tools to make it easier to accomplish DIY fuel polishing.

🎧Check your Fridge Seals & Insulation

Published on July 24, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is the cold staying where it belongs? In your boat fridge? Learn how to check for yourself. 

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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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🎧Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos – Perfect Boat Pantry Meal

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Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

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