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Bring the Joy Jun 07, 2018

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Moving onto a boat means downsizing. Nica Waters, who's doing this right now, gives you clues on how to decide what comes with you!

Links to items mentioned:

Life Changing Magic of Tidying (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2JxMbaV

Colorful mixing bowls (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2kQOJTE

Cast iron skillet: https://amzn.to/2sN48b0

French press: https://amzn.to/2JlSWsS

Ceramic baking pan: https://amzn.to/2LqWQkY

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

When I Hated Cruising Jun 06, 2018

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There's a saying about cruising that "the highs are higher and the lows are lower."

Some of those lows can seem miles deep.

And while Carolyn Shearlock generally loves cruising, one of those "get me out of here" days hit her last summer.

But it wasn't permanent . . . listen in for how she quickly got back to loving it.

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Staying Healthy in the Tropics Jun 05, 2018

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The cruising cook has many responsibilities beyond ensuring everyone on board is well fed. She/he is the person who is most responsible for ensuring the crew stays healthy.

Lin Pardey, who has sailed more than 200,000 miles, much of this as a Crew Maintenance Engineer (cook) shares two important tips tor making your summer cruise or voyage through the tropics a healthy one.

Links to Lin's books discussing this topic:

Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew: https://amzn.to/2J8Dc0k

Taleisin's Tales: https://amzn.to/2HiXnTK

Pardey Offshore Sailing Video Series

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Monitoring the Batteries Jun 04, 2018

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How do you know if your batteries are getting charged enough? If there's enough power to watch a movie? If your solar panels or wind generator are sufficient? Do you need to run the generator?

Carolyn Shearlock explains a simple device that will give you just the info you need.

Links to items mentioned in the show:

Victron Battery Monitor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JrJ4RI

Sponsor: SeaTech Systems, offering cruiser-tested solutions for weather and communications. Whether it's satellite, wifi, cell, or SSB, SeaTech's packages are simple and affordable .Coupon Code: Free shipping through July 2018 with the code GALLEY2018 at checkout.

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Sufficient Power Aboard Jun 02, 2018

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If you're living off the grid — at anchor — what electrical "goodies" can you reasonably have and how do you power them?

Carolyn Shearlock, with ten years of full-time living aboard mostly at anchor, believes in "no amp ogres" - that is, no saying that things aboard can't be used because of the power they will require.

In this episode, she details the 4-step approach she takes to having sufficient power for the things on her boat.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Talk Like a Cruiser May 31, 2018

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Any new venture involves new language; shortcut the learning curve with this episode!

Links

VHF radio (on Amazon): https://amzn.to/2xnAPRY

Storm Tactics (on Amazon): https://amzn.to/2L21hlZ

FastSeas weather routing site: www.fastseas.com

Sponsor: SeaTech Systems, offering cruiser-tested solutions for weather and communications. Whether it's satellite, wifi, cell, or SSB, SeaTech's packages are simple and affordable.Coupon Code: Free shipping through July 2018 with the code GALLEY2018 at checkout.

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Boat Systems for Everyone May 30, 2018

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Can you use all the systems on your boat? Someday, you may have to. Can everyone else aboard also use everything?

If there is more than one person on board, systems have to be planned so that everyone can do every function.

Carolyn Shearlock explains why this is critical and what they've done on their boat to ensure that everyone can handle everything if need be.

Sponsor: SeaTech Systems, offering cruiser-tested solutions for weather and communications. Whether it's satellite, wifi, cell, or SSB, SeaTech's packages are simple and affordable.

Coupon Code: Free shipping through July 2018 with the code GALLEY2018 at checkout.

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Oven Baking Unevenly? May 28, 2018

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Boat ovens are notorious for baking unevenly -- one part of an item will be burned while another part is raw.

Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley Cookbook, gives a quick solution that will make a huge difference . . . at a very low cost!

Links to Items Discussed

Pizzacraft 12x15 Rectangular Baking Stone (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2IIN7K1

California Pizza Stones — custom cut to your exact size: https://bit.ly/2ILJ6QP

Kitchen Supply Old Stone Oven Toaster Oven Pizza Stone 7-inch by 10-inch (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2KS2bSa

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Organizing Your Boat May 26, 2018

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How many times do I have to rearrange things before I get it "right"? Why isn't it obvious where things should go?

And why is it that what seemed like such a good idea last month isn't working now?

These and so many more questions play out as we try to stow everything on a boat.

With ten years of cruising and living aboard full-time, Carolyn Shearlock has some pointers.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

The Magic of Boat Names May 24, 2018

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Naming your boat can be harder than naming your child. Experienced cruiser Nica Waters shares 5 tips to think about – and the story of her boat's name.

Links:

Who's On First (Abbot and Costello skit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg

Carolyn's blog post on boat names: https://theboatgalley.com/a-new-name-for-our-boat/

USCG documentation information: https://bit.ly/2IFEn3c

Homer's The Odyssey (translation): https://amzn.to/2ICe7ed

Jacques Cousteau (the Cousteau Society): https://www.cousteau.org/english/

Calypso music: David Rudder: https://amzn.to/2IB9vVI Calypso Rose: https://amzn.to/2J2gOVS

Sponsor: Fastseas.com – making weather routing simple. Whether you are after speed or comfort, Fastseas will find the optimum route to your destination. Coupon Code: GALLEY2018

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

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