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Mistakes Happen May 23, 2018

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No one is immune to mistakes. But the big thing is how you handle it at the time, and what happens next.

Carolyn Shearlock tells of her most recent screw-up and gives thoughts on what is and isn't helpful, and how you can (hopefully) avoid a similar mistake in the future.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Overnight Passages May 22, 2018

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Watchkeeping is not just about ensuring you avoid collisions, it is about ensuring the boat is safe, the gear is working properly and the person off watch is sleeping well.

To truly enjoy ocean passages, this is imperative. But getting to sleep on a boat that is bouncing across a tradewind sea can be difficult.

Join Lin Pardey as she describes a few of the tips that have helped her and those she has sailed with, sleep well in all kinds of weather. For as she makes clear, a well-rested crew makes better decisions, stays healthier and is far easier to live with.

Links

Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2rU2K6U

Get Ready to Cross Oceans (DVD) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LeQi9P

Pardey Offshore Sailing Video Series

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

Cooking & Eating Underway May 21, 2018

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Cooking on a boat is a bit different to start with but cooking while underway, particularly if conditions are "sporty," takes it a step further.

Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley Cookbook, gives 13 tips to make cooking on a moving platform easier and safer.

Links:

The Boat Galley Cookbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KBkf2A

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Getting Mail When Cruising May 19, 2018

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If you're on the move, in a foreign country or even living aboard in a marina, how can you get your mail?

Cruisers use a number of different strategies and with ten years of cruising experience, Carolyn Shearlock has used many and heard of others. Here, she tells the pros and cons of each.

Link to her preferred mail service:

St. Brendan's Isle

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Six Steps to a Perfect Bottom May 17, 2018

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Maintenance is a part of boat ownership, and doing a bottom job is a regular item on that to-do list. Nica Waters details the steps they take to keep Calypso's bottom ready to sail!

Links:

Drywall screen on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Gor0Ta

Drywall pole sander head on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2wLSsdY

Pole for drywall sander: https://amzn.to/2IuiJPv

Tyvek suits on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ILr2cY

Pressure washer on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IJppMJ

Respirator on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2GoZVPB (be sure to order extra filters, too!)

Sanding face mask on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2rMRBVs

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Q Flag May 16, 2018

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Planning to cruise outside your home country? You're going to need a Q flag.

What's that? you ask. Listen in and find out when, why and how to fly yours.

Link to buy on Amazon:

Q flag on Amazon

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

3 Ways to Reduce Cruising Stress May 14, 2018

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We start cruising to have fun. And then stress can creep in as we're learning a whole new lifestyle.

In this episode, Carolyn Shearlock discusses three simple things that anyone -- old or new cruiser -- can do to make cruising far less stressful.

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Coupon Code: GALLEY2018

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Three Reasons to Go to a Boat Show May 13, 2018

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What do you get out of going to a boat show? Is it worth the expense?

Nica Waters, fresh from the Annapolis Spring Show, gives three reasons for going.

Links:

Annapolis boat show: https://www.annapolisboatshows.com

Cruisers University: https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/cruisers-university/

Ugo: https://ugowear.com/

Weems and Plath: http://www.weems-plath.com

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

Helm Notes May 12, 2018

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How do you remember everything that you need to know for the day's trip? It's generally impossible for one person to remember it all, let alone give that knowledge to everyone who may take the helm.

Helm notes make it easy! Carolyn Shearlock shares how to make them and what all to include so that all your trips will be safe ones.

Sponsor: Fastseas.com

Coupon Code: GALLEY2018

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Eating Street Food May 09, 2018

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Sampling the local food is a wonderful part of traveling. And food carts and street food abound — but is the food safe or likely to make you sick?

Carolyn Shearlock has eaten from street carts not just in the US, but around the world: Mexico, Japan, Turkey, and all through Africa, South America, and Central America. The food is delicious and she's never gotten sick.

She says she's not alone . . . most cruisers eat street food and even have their favorite stands. But they do take some simple precautions, which she outlines here.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

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