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Fruit Delight Recipe

Published on June 1, 2019; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

A tasty fruit topping you can serve many different ways. Plus a way to make it even if you don't have a refrigerator on your boat.

A tasty fruit topping you can serve many different ways. Plus a way to make it even if you don’t have a refrigerator on your boat.

🎧Making Friends While Cruising

Published on May 28, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Cruising is about the friendships you make (and keep) - but starting the process can feel daunting. Learn three simple tips to making friends!

Cruising is about the friendships you make (and keep) – but starting the process can feel daunting. Learn three simple tips to making friends!

🎧Haul Out Your Boat Without Stress

Published on May 27, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

boat needs work that can only be done out of the water. Here’s how to haul out without stress

boat needs work that can only be done out of the water. Here’s how to haul out without stress

🎧Substituting Recipe Ingredients

Published on May 24, 2019; last updated on January 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

You want to cook something on your boat. But you're missing ingredients. Can you make a smart substitution? YES!

You want to cook something on your boat. But you’re missing ingredients. Can you make a smart substitution? YES!

🎧Communications On Board – an interview

Published on May 21, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

I talk with Devon and Rich from Sea-Tech Systems about business on board, systems integration of our communications devices, and more!

I talk with Devon and Rich from Sea-Tech Systems about business on board, systems integration of our communications devices, and more!

Firecracker Salad

Published on May 18, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Firecracker salad–easy to make ahead and has a real punch of flavor. Perfect for the boat.

🎧Stop Losing Your Boat Gear

Published on May 17, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you worry about recovering boat stuff lost in the wind or left behind in a marina? Here’s a fix.

Do you worry about recovering boat stuff lost in the wind or left behind in a marina? Here’s a fix.

🎧 What Am I Scared Of?

Published on May 14, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Beyond pirates and hurricanes is a more real worry about missing a family emergency. Learn some techniques to help you prepare for this.

Beyond pirates and hurricanes is a more real worry about missing a family emergency. Learn some techniques to help you prepare for this.

Insurance If You Live On A Boat–Where To Start

Published on May 11, 2019; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

Do you plan to cruise or live on your boat? Then you need insurance. Here’s how to start.

🎧How To Store Less In Your Boat Refrigerator

Published on May 10, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat fridges are never as big as what you had on land. Learn how to store less in yours.

I have a few tricks to help you eat well underway without taking up too much room in your fridge. They’re even better if you don’t have a refrigerator at all.  […]

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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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🎧Best Marine Weather Apps – Florida and Bahamas

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🎧How (and Why) to Catch Rainwater from your Boat

May 17, 2025 By Nica Waters

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