The Boat Galley

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If one of your cruising guests is a vegetarian, or you yourself prefer meatless meals, Lin Pardey's latest podcast could be just what you need. Her suggestions are based on interviews with more than two dozen cruising vegetarians and as many professional yacht cooks. Have enough provisions on board for these specialized needs, don't end up having to throw half of them away, and ideas for those tim...

Potlucks are a mainstay of cruiser life. Carolyn Shearlock offers two suggestions for making them even better for the folks at the end of the line and those with food allergies and dietary restrictions. Links: The Boat Galley Cookbook:  https://amzn.to/2obuL7S Sponsor: Shambala Sailing Adventures , offering customized learning charters in Exumas, Bahamas. Sail her like you own her with coaching fr...

Is cooking on a boat REALLY exactly like being on land? Not so fast! Links: Pasta container:  https://amzn.to/2BAM3oa Thermal cooker: https://amzn.to/2NfFSXW GoSun Stove:  https://amzn.to/2BCKgiF Sponsor:  GoSun.co  Inventors of the world's fastest most compact solar cookers for all your ship to shore culinary adventures. GoSun - using the power of the sun to fuel your galley life. Use coupon code...

Learn the most important considerations in choosing bottom paint for your boat. Carolyn Shearlock explains 13 things to consider and why they are important. Links:  Micron 66 bottom paint (Amazon):  https://amzn.to/2vXctLz Trilux 33 (suitable for aluminum):  https://amzn.to/2MZ7y3c Sponsor:  Infinity, the most trusted name in woven vinyl flooring in the marine industry. Since 2008, Infinity has of...

Leaving your boat for an extended period means taking special precautions. Links: Ant and roach traps:  https://amzn.to/2OBddNw Chafe gear for lines:  https://amzn.to/2OGSlEF My favorite on board fans:  https://amzn.to/2OErCbF Dehumidifier:  https://amzn.to/2OAfvwe Concrobium:  https://amzn.to/2KWckN5 Solar vent: https://amzn.to/2KWcuEb Shore power cord (SMART PLUG) https://amzn.to/2OFWadk Bilge p...

Veteran cruiser Lin Pardey shares 5 ways to keep eggs fresh longer, and which one is her favorite! Links: Storing Food without Refrigeration The Boat Galley Cookbook:  https://amzn.to/2KPz0hZ Care and Feeding of the Sailing Crew:  https://amzn.to/2MKfHbI Sodium Silicate (waterglass):  https://amzn.to/2OxyOpV Plastic egg carrier:  https://amzn.to/2B7ooeV Powdered eggs:  https://amzn.to/2MFxBwl Pard...

Boat shows can be huge and overwhelming. It's all too easy to leave and feel that you've missed things you really wanted to see or do. A plan, that's what you need. Carolyn Shearlock tells you how to create one that's perfect for you! NOTE: Carolyn and Nica will be at the Annapolis Sailboat Show -- the booth is right beside the gin barge. They'll also be at the Women Who Sail gathering Friday nigh...

Boat work seems endless. Every now and then, though, it's critical to go sailing. Sponsor: Mahalo Sailing Offering private and group charters in exotic locations, Mahalo Sailing will feed your cruising dreams with practical knowledge, education and incredible scenery. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Use coupon code ALOHA18 for a $50 discount. Music:  "Slow Down" by  Yvette Craig

Dragging anchor is no fun. At best, you end up on deck in less than ideal conditions -- often the middle of the night and/or a squall. At worst, there's boat damage and injury to people. By always anchoring as if we know it'll blow 50, we're ready for the times it does. Here, Carolyn Shearlock explains their technique. Links: Mantus Anchor:  https://amzn.to/2Of33BX Mantus Chain Hook for 1/4" chain...

Boat projects creep, sometimes taking 10 times as long as you expected! Links: Garboard plug (dinghy plug):  https://amzn.to/2KjZYOP Brass garboard plug (dinghy plug assembly): https://amzn.to/2Av8T05 Laser dolly: https://amzn.to/2LIeLYW Sponsor:  GoSunstove.com  Inventors of the world's fastest most compact solar cookers for all your ship to shore culinary adventures. GoSun - using the power of t...

With the myriad of so-called safety gear being promoted by manufacturer and sailing magazine, how do you choose what you actually need without sinking your cruising budget?  Lin Pardey, who after more than 200,000 miles of voyaging is still heading off across oceans and evaluating offshore gear, shares her thoughts on how to evaluate potential safety gear. Links (Amazon): Mustang Inflatable PFD wi...

How do you cope when things have you more than a little nervous? Can you turn the mood to one of calmness or fun? Carolyn Shearlock explains what she does in this exact situation. Sponsor: Shambala Sailing Adventures , offering customized learning charters in Exumas, Bahamas. Sail her like you own her with coaching from Captain Suky Cannon. Contact her at CaptainSuky@gmail.com ; mention this podca...

The idea of going cruising can grab you by the throat. How can you keep the dream alive? Links: Voyagers Handbook:  https://amzn.to/2LiybmZ Voyaging with Kids: https://amzn.to/2LvJNCu Sponsor:  GoSun.co  Inventors of the world's fastest most compact solar cookers for all your ship to shore culinary adventures. GoSun - using the power of the sun to fuel your galley life. Use coupon code Galley2018...

You finally find the boat you want to buy. Then comes the big question: how much to offer for it? Ask any five people and you'll get five different "rules of thumb." Carolyn Shearlock has bought numerous boats over the years -- small and large -- and doesn't think there is a universal answer, though: listen in to she approaches the question. Sponsor: Shambala Sailing Adventures , offering customiz...

Heading out for longer than just a day or two? You've probably got a bunch of questions about what food to take, how much you'll need and what to do if you run out. Listen in as Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley Cookbook, tells how she handles it all. Links:  The Boat Galley Cookbook:  https://amzn.to/2mxmdax Downloadable Inventory and Provisioning Spreadsheet: https://theboatgalley.com...

Most of the ten years she's been cruising, Carolyn Shearlock has cruised during hurricane season and in areas prone to hurricanes: the Sea of Cortez, El Salvador, Florida and the Bahamas. It may not be the right strategy for everyone, but here she tells what they do to minimize the risk. Sponsor: Fastseas.com Coupon Code: GALLEY2018 Music: "Slow Down" by  Yvette Craig

It's not the heat, it's the humidity. How mold shows up on boat things! Links (products on Amazon): Small window air conditioner:  https://amzn.to/2uyQZ7d Concrobium:  https://amzn.to/2zPGl13 Sponsor:   Galleyware -- Find top-rated nesting cookware, nautical dinnerware, and other galley essentials at Galleyware, your one-stop shop for every galley need. Use coupon code GALLEY2018 to save 10% on an...

Owner's manuals are key to operating and repairing your boat's systems. Being able to quickly lay your hands on the right one makes everything so much easier. Organizing them can seem a monumental task — here's how Carolyn Shearlock did it in just a couple hours. Sponsor: SeaTech Systems, offering cruiser-tested solutions for weather and communications. Whether it's satellite, wifi, cell, or SSB,...

Setting off on your first ocean passage can be daunting. For the first timer it is hard to dismiss the sea stories you read online or in sailing magazines - storms, dismastings, all the things that could possibly go wrong when you are far from land. To help you put these fears into a proper perspective, Lin Pardey interviewed 11 voyagers who had just crossed the South Pacific Oceans to learn what...

Bureaucracy. Legal requirements. Passports. Visas. Boat documents. Pet documents. Checking into foreign countries. Checking out. How can you learn it all? Carolyn Shearlock gives you the best places to find out what you need to know. Links: Noonsite General Documents You'll Need: http://www.noonsite.com/General/CruisingInformation/DOCUMENTS%20YOU%20WILL%20NEED Noonsite Country by Country Details:...

Facing fears, overcoming nervousness and trying new experiences. It';s part of the cruising life. But how do you push your way outside your comfort zone? In this episode, Carolyn Shearlock details exactly how she's greatly expanded her comfort zone over the years and what it's meant. Sponsor: Shambala Sailing Adventures , offering customized learning charters in Exumas, Bahamas. Sail her like you...

Nica's first anniversary was also their first Gulf Stream crossing as a couple. So how'd it go? Links: Bahamas chart book: https://amzn.to/2LaWRtt SeaFrost: www.seafrost.com Sailrite: www.sailrite.com Weather routing: www.fastseas.com Sponsor:  The Boat Galley Guide to Storing Food without Refrigeration  Have truly great meals with fresh produce, meat, butter, cheese, eggs and more, even if you do...

Ever make a special trip to the store and then realize you don't quite know exactly what you need? Was that bolt regular or fine-thread? What diameter hose did the pump take? Or worse - trying to explain exactly what you want in a foreign language! With ten years of cruising experience, Carolyn Shearlock has a solution for that! Sponsor: SeaTech Systems, offering cruiser-tested solutions for weath...

Your dinghy is your way ashore, the "car" to get provisions, how you explore a new locale. Losing it isn't just a financial hardship, it's also a lack of mobility. In this episode, Carolyn Shearlock describes some very simple "standard operating procedures" that will greatly lessen the chances of your dinghy going walkabout. Links: Mantus 2-pound dinghy anchor: Galvanized ( https://amzn.to/2m1ssD2...