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Let’s Talk Storage Hacks!
Just watched Smart Storage Hacks with Carolyn Shearlock? Or maybe you missed it live and are catching the replay? Either way, we want to hear from you!
👉 You can watch the full course replay below.
- What’s your favorite real-life storage solution on board?
- Have you tried any of Carolyn’s tips—or do you have a clever trick of your own to share?
Whether you’re a weekend cruiser or a full-time liveaboard, we know you’ve come up with some creative ways to make boat life more organized. Drop your go-to hacks, before-and-after photos, or even questions for Carolyn below!
Let’s keep the ideas flowing and help each other live smarter on the water.
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New Sailor
I am fortunate to coach sailors who are sailing some of the newest boats on the market. As the looks get sleeker and the storage cubbies get fewer and fewer; we’ve had to some up with some slick solutions for cockpit storage.
One of the things that works well on any boat is the little wine bottle carrying bags. Often, they have four perfectly sized vertical compartments you can use to store your water bottle and your personal kit. We use one for our on-deck safety items too; because those pockets are perfectly sized for our handheld VHF, sound producing device (air horn) and a winch handle. We put a little sticky mat rubber on the bottom and they stick to the cockpit floor, but are easy to strike off the deck when we get to the dock and want that clean modern look.
They are cheap too! And we can hand one out to each crew member (we bedazzle ours to personalize them) so that when I come across your loose phone, or readers or sunscreen, it is easy to slip it into your bag and keep moving.
A place for everything. Everything in its place!
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New Sailor
That’s a great idea — both having a place to put everyone’s stuff AND using the wine bags. Perfect if you’re inviting guests aboard for the day, too!
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