The Boat Galley

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Quiet Those Halyards! Oct 28, 2019

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You can't tighten your halyards enough to keep them from clanking. But here are a few easy solutions that do work.

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Bungee cords - https://amzn.to/2W7c3hA (Amazon)

Shroud cleat - https://fave.co/2JewfZB (Affiliate)

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

4 Tips When Leaving Your Boat Oct 24, 2019

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Learn 4 things to consider when getting ready to leave the boat for a long time. It's not just about the food!

Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):

Anchor: www.mantus.com

Chafe gear: https://amzn.to/31HxerZ (Amazon)

Dock line: https://amzn.to/2NbzKBi (Amazon)

Security camera: https://amzn.to/2Pg6SdQ (Amazon)

Anti mold: https://amzn.to/2BCnqEV (Amazon)

Kanberra Gel: https://amzn.to/33WquYv (Amazon)

Dehumidifier: https://amzn.to/2MFfYPI (Amazon)

Rat guards: https://amzn.to/31DfmhT (Amazon)

Advion gel: https://amzn.to/2N7gPrh (Amazon)

Bug traps: https://amzn.to/2N6wK9s (Amazon)

Lock and Lock containers (for food): https://amzn.to/2BG0d4A (Amazon)

Email Nica: nica@fit2sail.com

Email Carolyn: carolyn@theboatgalley.com

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Cleaning Your Boat's Bottom Oct 21, 2019

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The first time we cleaned our boat's bottom, we made lots of mistakes. Learn from our newbie errors. Here are the tools and techniques you need to do the job right.

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Diving hookah - https://amzn.to/2BiI2C0 (Amazon)

Mantus scuba system - https://amzn.to/35IC7E7 (Amazon)

Diving mask - https://amzn.to/2VOcX2u (Amazon)

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Living In Limbo Oct 17, 2019

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Even very familiar spaces can feel wrong when you've been on the boat for a while.

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George Mason University: https://www2.gmu.edu

Bennington College: www.bennington.edu

Freehand Wind Vane: http://andersonboatworks.com/craftsman-services/freehand-steering-systems/

Lin and Larry Pardey: https://pardeytime.blogspot.com

Self-Sufficient Sailor: https://amzn.to/2MkOYVl (Amazon

Email Nica: nica@fit2sail.com

Email Carolyn: carolyn@theboatgalley.com

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Light A Fire--The Easy Way Oct 14, 2019

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Need to light a fire but don't have a long lighter? Or start a charcoal grill without lighter fluid? No worries. Here's how to do it.

Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):

Long reach butane lighter: https://amzn.to/2n2jpWQ (Amazon)

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Practicing Self-Sufficiency Oct 10, 2019

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Hear about 3 examples of relying on your ingenuity and items you have on hand. Practical tips to help you start practicing, even on land!

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Hair clippers: https://amzn.to/314rNmq (Amazon)

Pita bread: https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/2014/01/30/the-time-factor?rq=pita

Red lentil soup: https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/redlentilsoup?rq=soup

Heater: https://amzn.to/2VtSqQL (Amazon)

Email Nica: nica@fit2sail.com

Email Carolyn: carolyn@theboatgalley.com

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

How To Keep Dish Rags From Stinking Oct 07, 2019

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Stinky dish rags aren't inevitable on a boat. You just have to follow a few simple steps to keep it from happening.

Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):

Scrubr, non-absorbent dish rag - https://amzn.to/358WRVo (Amazon)

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Provisioning Pitfalls Oct 03, 2019

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Learn about three ways your first provisioning adventure can be better than mine.

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The Care and Feeding of the Sailing Crew: https://www.amazon.com/Care-Feeding-Sailing-Crew-4th-ebook/dp/B00FP1XJY8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=FIZJXUBWHYGX&keywords=care+and+feeding+of+sailing+crew&qid=1569419651&s=gateway&sprefix=care+and+feeding+of,aps,177&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=tbgpodcast-20&linkId=d2657411ecd3317758583ce42646cb76&language=en_US (Amazon)

The Boat Galley Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Boat-Galley-Cookbook-Everyday-Essential/dp/0071782362/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=boat+galley+cookbook&qid=1569419685&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=tbgpodcast-20&linkId=63b843e3f172f866650bbcf7719df9da&language=en_US (Amazon)

Email Nica: nica@fit2sail.com

Email Carolyn: carolyn@theboatgalley.com

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Fix It Before It Gets Worse Sep 30, 2019

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You may be used to letting things wait until you deal with them later. When you live on a boat, that's a terrible idea.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Cruising Advice From Kids Sep 26, 2019

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Learn about ways to help your kids transition to life afloat; advice from 2 cruising kids.

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MP3 Player: https://amzn.to/2lLLAbJ (Amazon)

Audible: www.audible.com

Rubbermaid containers: https://amzn.to/2lfjkOA (Amazon)

Email Nica: nica@fit2sail.com

Email Carolyn: carolyn@theboatgalley.com

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig