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Snorkeling Gear for a Cruising Boat

Published on September 3, 2018; last updated on October 25, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Snorkeling gear recommendations for masks, fins, snorkel, weights, Lycra, camera, and fish books. Comfortable, budget-friendly and durable choices!

Snorkeling gear recommendations for masks, fins, snorkel, weights, Lycra, camera, and fish books. Comfortable, budget-friendly and durable choices.

🎧Vegetarians on a Boat

Published on September 2, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Listen to Lin Pardey’s tips if you’re vegetarian, have vegetarian guests or want ideas for times when you’ve run out of meat.

Boat-Friendly Keto/LCHF/Gluten-Free Bread

Published on September 1, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Delicious non-eggy bread that holds together and bakes in an oven, not a microwave. Makes two slices. Gluten-free, keto and diabetic friendly (as a special treat) — but “regular folks” will love it too!

🎧Land vs. Boat Provisioning

Published on August 28, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

In general, you cook the same on the boat that you do on land. The provisioning thing, though? There are some key differences!

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Published on August 25, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Picture of black bean and corn salsa

Quick and delicious appetizer made from ingredients that don’t require refrigeration. Great for spur-of-the-moment get-togethers!

🎧How to Store Eggs without Refrigeration

Published on August 19, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Veteran cruiser Lin Pardey shares five ways to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration and provides other tips for keeping them the longest possible time.

Veteran cruiser Lin Pardey shares five ways to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration and provides other tips for keeping them the longest possible time.

🎧Why We Cruise

Published on August 14, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

You have to get the work done to go cruising. But every now and then, you need a sailing break to remind you of why you’re working so hard.

You have to get the work done to go cruising. But every now and then, you need a sailing break to remind you of why you’re working so hard.

Magma Newport II Infrared Grill Review

Published on August 13, 2018; last updated on January 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Grill with skewers on a boat - boat grill recommendations

A boat grill is not cheap, and I’d resisted buying a good one. When I finally bought the Magma Newport II Infrared, I couldn’t believe how much better it was!

🎧Project Creep

Published on August 7, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A fun weekend is in the cards. Until a simple project just creeps to something that takes all day!

A fun weekend is in the cards. Until a simple project just creeps to something that takes all day!

Muggi Carrier

Published on August 6, 2018; last updated on August 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Feel like you're always making multiple trips to carry stuff to the cockpit? You can cut the number drastically with the Muggi.

Feel like you’re always making multiple trips to carry stuff to the cockpit? You can cut the number drastically with the Muggi.

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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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