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Provisioning
Provisioning for Cruising
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How do you know how much food to take on the boat or even what foods travel well?
 
Tips to help you plan and provisions that have worked well on our boats.

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You Can Only Buy What the Store Sells

Published on June 12, 2024; last updated on June 10, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can only buy what th store has - photo of woman buying produce at outdoor market under a tent

You can only buy what the store sells. So how do you provision when you don’t know what you can get from port to port? Some tips.

🎧How to Keep Track of Your Boat Stores

Published on March 1, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping track of your boat stores is crucial–especially if you’re a weekend cruiser. Here’s a handy tool that will help.

Practicing Cruising Skills

Published on February 15, 2024; last updated on August 25, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Practicing cruising skill is worth starting before you throw off the lines. Here are boat skills you can practice now to help you later.

Farmers Markets – A Cruiser’s Friend

Published on January 3, 2024; last updated on June 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Farmer’s markets offer many benefits to provisioning cruisers. And best of all, you can find them nearly everywhere!

🎧Beware of the Size Trap When Provisioning

Published on December 26, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Buy in bulk for the boat? Well, maybe. Sometimes a large size is a false economy onboard.

🎧Some Provisioning Options for the BVI

Published on December 15, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Chartering in the BVI this winter? Here are a few provisioning options to consider.

🎧Should You Buy Spices in Bulk When Cruising?

Published on December 8, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Should you buy spices in bulk when provisioning your cruising boat? Here’s what you need to consider before you decide.

🎧The Role of Water in Provisioning

Published on October 27, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

When making choices for provisioning, don’t forget to think about how much water you’ll need to prepare your meals.

🎧Focus on Favorites When Provisioning

Published on October 10, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

When provisioning in places where basics are always available, focus on your favorites. Here’s what that means.

🎧Grocery Shopping Cruiser Style

Published on May 23, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Provisioning while cruising is its own adventure. Learn from one cruiser what it’s really like.

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