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Hot Weather Meals

Published on August 10, 2020; last updated on August 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five easy, no-cook hot weather meals for when it’s over 100 for days on end and you don’t have air conditioning. Don’t just survive, have great meals! [More] Hot Weather Meals

Practicing Cruising Skills

Published on March 22, 2018; last updated on August 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Preparing to cruise? There are lots of non-boating skills you can be gaining before you even move aboard. Seven that you may not have thought of! [More] Practicing Cruising Skills

Too Many Spares on Hand?

Published on October 19, 2015; last updated on October 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep from realizing that you’re almost out of something and buying a spare . . . several times over? [More] Too Many Spares on Hand?

How to Remember the Meal Plan

Published on August 4, 2015; last updated on June 20, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning meals isn’t the hard part for me — it’s remembering what I was planning so that I don’t waste food. I finally found a solution! [More] How to Remember the Meal Plan

10 Great Meals Underway on a Boat

Published on June 27, 2014; last updated on June 19, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten great meals to prepare ahead of time to eat underway on a boat. Easy to fix and easy to eat on a moving platform, as well as delicious! [More] 10 Great Meals Underway on a Boat

Favorite Cold Weather Recipes

Published on November 26, 2013; last updated on July 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Twelve favorite cold-weather recipes, guaranteed to warm you and the boat up! Perfect for cool days and many can be made ahead. [More] Favorite Cold Weather Recipes

Big or Little Spice Containers?

Published on October 30, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Should you buy big or little spice containers for the boat? How to decide what size container is best for each of your spices. [More] Big or Little Spice Containers?

Easy Boat-Friendly Salads

Published on October 19, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The easiest-ever boat salads that can last up to a week in a cooler or refrigerator, even with the motion of the boat. YUM! [More] Easy Boat-Friendly Salads

Provisioning to Cruise Mexico

Published on June 10, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t be intimidated by the thought of provisioning to cruise Mexico! What you need to know before you depart the United States. [More] Provisioning to Cruise Mexico

How to Store Box Mixes on a Boat

Published on April 6, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn the best way to store box mixes on a boat to keep them safe from bugs, humidity, heat and motion. Make sure your box mixes will be good to use. [More] How to Store Box Mixes on a Boat