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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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How to Make Sure You Use the Oldest Supplies First on a Boat

Published on November 2, 2012; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you bring provisions on board, do you just stuff them in anywhere? Learn how to do it to ensure that you’ll use the oldest first!

Buying and Storing Dried Fruits on a Boat

Published on October 29, 2012; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Eleven tips for buying dried fruit at a farmer’s market or roadside stand, instead of commercial packages.

Boat Provisioning & Water

Published on August 22, 2012; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Provisioning your boat? Be sure to consider your boat’s fresh water supply and how long it has to last. Learn exactly how to do this.

Boat Life: Try One First!

Published on August 1, 2012; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t end up with a bunch of a food you don’t like. Buy one and try it before you stock up! Especially important if you’re heading to a remote area.

Selecting Vegetables for Boat Voyages – Lin Pardey

Published on July 16, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lin Pardey explains how to select produce that will last the longest on a sea voyage in a video tour of a farmer’s market.

PB2 – Fantastic Powdered Peanut Butter for Boaters

Published on July 13, 2012; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

PB2 has 1/3 the weight, 85% less fat, half the sodium, and one-quarter the calories of “low fat” peanut butter . . . but all the taste!

Favorite Spices for Boat Life

Published on September 14, 2011; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thirteen favorite spices — and four liquids — make my essential list when space is limited on a boat or other tiny kitchen.

Reduce Trash On A Boat

Published on August 10, 2011; last updated on February 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten ways to reduce the trash on your boat with the choices you make when buying provisions. Learn how to substantially cut the trash on your boat!

Best Provisioning Cooler for Boaters

Published on July 5, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

My provisioning cooler is my secret weapon in getting cold foods home without spoilage, even when it's HOT out!

My provisioning cooler is my secret weapon in getting cold foods home without spoilage, even when it’s HOT out!

Provisioning by Dinghy

Published on June 27, 2011; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re taking groceries back to the boat by dinghy, you need to protect certain things (say, sugar) from getting wet. Here’s how to do it!

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