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Wine & Happy Hour
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Beer, wine, mixed drinks, glasses, storage and ICE!
 
How to manage it all on a boat, plus a couple of fun ideas for happy hour.

Best Wine Glasses to Use on a Boat

Published on February 6, 2025; last updated on May 13, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two wine glasses toasted against a sunset over the water from a beach

The best wine glasses for a boat are Govino — but plenty of boaters keep more than one type aboard for different situations.

Individual Ice Cubes – Perfect on Boats

Published on October 11, 2023; last updated on January 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Individual ice cubes are perfect on a boat. They don’t take up much room. And give just enough cool to make your drinks better.

🎧Sundowner Snacks

Published on April 18, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Looking for a sundowner snack that is just a step up? Here’s one idea for cruisers.

Dinghy Drift

Published on May 17, 2020; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Silhouettes of people watching the sunset - sunset traditions

A dinghy drift or raft-up is a floating party — generally for happy hour and a gorgeous sunset, shared with friends. How to make it happen!

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.

Serving Appetizers at a Potluck

Published on December 18, 2017; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two fun ways to serve appetizers at large-group potlucks so that people in line are sure to get some — and have something to do while standing in line!

How Boxed Wine Can Take Less Space in a Boat Refrigerator

Published on October 21, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to chill a large box of wine — equal to 4 or more bottles — without it taking up all the space in a small refrigerator.

Bar10der

Published on September 6, 2013; last updated on October 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Everything you need right at hand

A great multi-tool for the galley. It’s got all the bar tools you’ll ever need, but they’re all handy even if you don’t drink mixed drinks.

Happy Hour IN the Water

Published on July 31, 2013; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hot? Don’t just have a cold drink for happy hour — jump in the drink! Here’s a few tips to make it a great time.

More Ways to Store Glasses on a Boat

Published on May 27, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you've got a shallow storage locker, here's an easy way to turn it into secure storage for glassware . . . or maybe wine bottles?

If you’ve got a shallow storage locker, here’s an easy way to turn it into secure storage for glassware . . . or maybe wine bottles?

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