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Meal Planning
Meal Planning
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Meal planning takes on new importance when there's no grocery store nearby.
 
Here you'll find a variety of ways to handle it on long trips, short trips and charters as well as boat-friendly meal ideas.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving on the Boat

Published on November 12, 2012; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Celebrating Thanksgiving on your boat? You can have a traditional meal with these boat-friendly variations on your family favorites!

10 Great Make-Ahead Meals for Boaters

Published on March 15, 2012; last updated on March 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten Great Make-Ahead Dinners

Whether you’re just spending a few days on the boat, heading off on a passage or preparing for some hectic days, make-ahead meals can take a lot of stress off the chief cook — while still enabling everyone to eat well!

Great Meals When You’re on a Boat in Hot Weather

Published on July 22, 2011; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five great meals for hot weather. These don’t just minimize cooking heat, they’ll actually be cool to eat. Plus five bonus ideas for staying cool!

Easy Boat Meals When You Just Don’t Want to Cook

Published on March 16, 2011; last updated on March 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Poppy seed bagel sandwich with tomato and greens — easy one-handed passage food on a boat

After a long day on the water, the last thing you want is to cook. Here are 8 boat-friendly meals ready in 5 minutes.

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