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When You're Underway
When You're Underway
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Life underway is full of excitement and fun, but can be challenging too.
 
Here's some of our "standard operating procedures" that reduce the stress and increase the enjoyment.

Quieting Vibration Noises

Published on March 3, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The fire extinguisher rattling on the wall whenever the engine was running was going to drive me nuts. A 30-second DIY solution that's almost unnoticeable!

The fire extinguisher rattling on the wall whenever the engine was running was going to drive me nuts. A 30-second DIY solution that’s almost unnoticeable!

Emergency Motor When Traveling by Boat

Published on December 27, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Your dinghy motor can get the "big boat" to a safe place . . . not very quickly, mind you, but it'll do it with these two techniques.

Your dinghy motor can get the “big boat” to a safe place . . . not very quickly, mind you, but it’ll do it with these two techniques.

Having Back Up Plans When Boating

Published on December 22, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We've learned to ALWAYS have back up plans. If we're lucky, we don't need them. But sometimes we do . . .

We’ve learned to ALWAYS have back up plans. If we’re lucky, we don’t need them. But sometimes we do . . .

Guide to Boat Navigation Markers

Published on July 5, 2014; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Guide to Navigation and Channel Markers.

How do you know what all those markers mean? Keep this downloadable PDF next to the helm and you’ll be able to quickly find anything!

10 Great Meals Underway on a Boat

Published on June 27, 2014; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten Great Means When Underway

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!

Having Meals When Underway on a Boat

Published on June 23, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thirteen tips for planning and preparing meals to eat underway on a boat — whether just out for the day or on a longer passage.

When Gear Breaks on Your Boat

Published on July 24, 2013; last updated on April 7, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all tend to think about having spares and the ability to fix things that break. But what will you do until it's fixed? Plan ahead!

We all tend to think about having spares and the ability to fix things that break. But what will you do until it’s fixed? Plan ahead!

Boating Checklist

Published on July 8, 2013; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Get an editable boating checklist of necessary tasks before getting underway in your boat. Don’t risk running out of fuel or lockers flying open!

Snacks for a Boat Passage

Published on March 21, 2011; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Going for a sail and want some ideas for snacks that are easy, nutritious and delicious? Here are 11!

Going for a sail and want some ideas for snacks that are easy, nutritious and delicious? Here are 11!

Train Your Dog to Pee on the Boat

Published on March 13, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips on how to get your dog to "go" on the boat.

Want to take your dog aboard your cruising boat? Don’t want to be obligated to take it ashore several times a day? Train it to use a piece of carpet on deck.

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