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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.

Govino Unbreakable Wine Glasses Review

Published on April 10, 2013; last updated on May 13, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Govino unbreakable wine glass filled with Chardonnay next to the 12 oz Tritan set-of-2 box on a table

Govino’s redesigned unbreakable wine glasses are my favorite wine glasses, on the boat or anywhere else.

More Ways to Make Ice Cubes on a Boat

Published on March 29, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a freezer on your boat? But don’t see how you have enough space to fit a whole tray of ice cubes in there along with everything else you want? Here’s what some readers are using!

Cooler/Carrier for White Wine

Published on February 22, 2013; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to keep your boxed wine chilled without taking the cardboard box aboard your boat — great in the cockpit, at a beach barbecue or for a potluck!

An Alcohol Policy on Your Boat

Published on February 1, 2013; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you have an alcohol policy on your boat? Why you should. Far from “ruining” our cruising, less drinking has improved it!

Storing Glasses & Bottles on a Boat

Published on July 27, 2012; last updated on February 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store wine or liquor bottles and glasses — or any other glass bottles — on a boat? Here’s a quick project that’ll keep them safe!

Boat Rail-Mounted Drink Holders

Published on January 20, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping drinks nearby but without spilling is always tricky on a boat. These drink holders work well for cans, bottles or even coffee mugs!

Getting Rid of Cardboard Wine Boxes When You’re on a Boat

Published on October 12, 2011; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

"Boxed" wine is great on a boat . . . but how can you avoid the cardboard? Make your own plastic box for the interior bladder, so it's still easy to pour.

“Boxed” wine is great on a boat . . . but how can you avoid the cardboard? Make your own plastic box for the interior bladder, so it’s still easy to pour.

How to Store Wine on a Boat

Published on June 24, 2011; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three ways to simply and easily store wine on a boat, with little risk of a broken bottle. Yes, you can have wine bottles aboard!

Storing Drinks on a Boat

Published on October 22, 2010; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store drinks — such as stocks of soft drinks, beer, powdered drinks, wine bottles and boxed drinks — safely on a boat.

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