Smart Storage Hacks for Life at Sea
Carolyn Shearlock | The Boat Galley
Innovative ideas to help you create an enjoyable, well-organized living space aboard your sailboat
With 17 years of full-time boat living experience, Carolyn Shearlock has developed simple yet highly effective ways to store just about everything needed for life aboard, whether for weekend adventures or full-time cruising. In this class, she’ll share her proven strategies, with plenty of time for questions about your own storage challenges.
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In this class, you’ll learn practical solutions to the challenges of storing everything you need while living aboard a boat. From finding space for your essentials to protecting your belongings from the unique hazards of boat life-like motion, humidity, and limited space. Go beyond simply packing light and discover how to keep your boat organized and your life comfortable, avoiding the frustration of clutter, lost items, and the constant shuffling of belongings. Instructor Carolyn Shearlock, who has spent years perfecting her storage techniques across multiple boats, will share her proven strategies to help you create an enjoyable, well-organized living space aboard. Instead of years of trial and error, you’ll get a comprehensive guide to stowing your clothes, food, tools, documents, electronics, and more, efficiently and safely. You'll leave with actionable tips and tricks to turn your boat from a chaotic mess into a well-ordered home, ready to set sail with confidence.
Who is this online class for?
This class is perfect for anyone feeling confused or overwhelmed by the prospect of moving from land life to living aboard a boat. Whether you're on a monohull, catamaran, sailboat, or powerboat—or even if you're just in the planning stages and trying to envision fitting your life into a smaller space—this course will guide you through the process. With over 100 real-life photos from her own and friends' boats, instructor Carolyn Shearlock will share tested strategies to help ensure you have everything you need onboard. If you're ready to simplify and organize your boat life, this class is for you.
List of Topics
- Choosing Storage Containers
- General Storage Organization
- Tools, Parts & Maintenance Supplies
- Bottles & Glassware
- Food & Galley Supplies
- Medicines & Medical Supplies
- Personal Papers & Photos
- Books
- Electronics
- Clothing & Shoes
- Bedding & Towels
- Hobbies
PLUS
- Tips for knowing where everything is
- Ideas for having frequently-used items readily available
- Critical safety pointers
Your Instructor
CAROLYN SHEARLOCK
Carolyn Shearlock is a seasoned liveaboard sailor with over 17 years of experience navigating the unique challenges of life on the water. As the founder of The Boat Galley, she has dedicated herself to helping others simplify and enjoy their boat life by sharing her hard-earned knowledge and practical tips. From the early days of cruising on her first boat, Carolyn encountered the frustrations of disorganization and inadequate storage firsthand. Determined to make boat living more enjoyable and less chaotic, she spent years perfecting storage solutions that are both effective and easy to implement.
Carolyn’s expertise extends across a wide range of boat types, including monohulls, catamarans, sailboats, and powerboats. Her comprehensive approach covers everything from organizing tools, galley supplies, and personal items to protecting belongings from the unique hazards of boat life like humidity, motion, and limited space. Known for her relatable teaching style and real-world solutions, Carolyn uses her extensive experience and over 100 real-life photos from her own and friends’ boats to guide others through the process of turning a boat into a well-organized home. Whether you're planning your first weekend on the water or making the move to full-time cruising, Carolyn’s insights will help you create a comfortable, functional, and enjoyable living space aboard.