The Boat Galley

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How Timelines Affect Cruising Plans Sep 13, 2018

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Specific deadlines and general timelines both have their place when prepping for your cruise. Learn when each is best.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

How to Choose a Cruising Boat Sep 11, 2018

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The idea is to get out cruising as soon as possible. Of course you want to do it as safely as possible and you'd like to be comfortable too. But as Lin Pardey will explain, much of the advice on choosing a boat given by other sailors, magazines and online forums may be misleading. She'll give you encouragement to get off cruising sooner, with more money in the bank.

Links:

Pardey Offshore Sailing Video Series

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Why Did Our Boat Survive Irma? Sep 10, 2018

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Over 75% of the boats in Boot Key Harbor were totaled or had massive damage when Hurricane Irma devastated the Florida Keys.

Barefoot Gal survived with not even a scratch. Why?

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

10 Steps to Get You Cruising! Sep 06, 2018

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10 actionable steps to get you out there. The order might surprise you!

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General Cruising Resources:

www.theboatgalley.com

www.sailingtotem.com

Women Who Sail facebook group (no guys, sorry): https://m.facebook.com/groups/292744864104327

Learn to Sail with one of The Boat Galley Podcast sponsors:

Suky Cannon: captainsuky@gmail.com

Mahalo Sailing Charters: www.mahalosailing.com

Sail Caribbean (for teens): www.sailcaribbean.com

Budgeting:

One video outlining (Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose): http://yachtrubyrose.com/much-cost-sail-around-world/

Sailing Kittiwake (smaller budget): http://sailingkittiwake.com/the-cost-of-cruising/

Choosing a boat resources:

Mahina Expeditions: http://www.mahina.com/cruise.html

Bluewater: http://www.yayablues.com/bluewater.htm

Buying the boat: How Not to Buy A Cruising Boat (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2wGmNr0

Boat maintenance references:

Good Old Boat magazine: www.goodoldboat.com

This Old Boat (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2wJEC8B

Marine Diesel Engines (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2LZRIEq

Sailors Sketchbook (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2CyWlpF

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

How to Provision for a Bareboat Charter Sep 03, 2018

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Bareboat chartering is great for getting a taste of cruising and having a wonderful vacation. But how do you make sure that you have all the groceries you need for great meals?

Carolyn Shearlock of The Boat Galley gives you the low down.

Links:

The Boat Galley Cookbook

Provisioning Companies in the BVI

Organizing the Galley on a Charter (podcast)

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

5 Games to Enjoy Aboard Aug 30, 2018

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Games that you can take anywhere take some finding: here are 5 to start you off!

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Multiple packs of playing cards with different designs: https://amzn.to/2MSpekx

Rummikub game: https://amzn.to/2MZctEw

SET game: https://amzn.to/2PLpuAj

Mexican Train: https://amzn.to/2ooc2WN

Bananagrams (single): https://amzn.to/2ohHTbz

Double Bananagrams: https://amzn.to/2MYXGKb

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Vegetarians Onboard Aug 28, 2018

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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 times when you run low on meat.

Links:

Vegetarian Cookbooks: https://amzn.to/2wulRWq

Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew: https://amzn.to/2P8zS3M

Storing Food without Refrigeration: http://bit.ly/StoringFoodNoFridge

The Boat Galley Cookbook: https://amzn.to/2wpaZcH

Rectangular Skillet: https://amzn.to/2LvNvIq

Pardey Offshore Sailing Video Series

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Cruiser Potlucks Aug 27, 2018

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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

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Land vs. Boat Provisioning Aug 23, 2018

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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

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

How to Choose Bottom Paint Aug 20, 2018

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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

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

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