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Working as You Cruise May 08, 2018

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Some people feel perfection would earning enough money to set off cruising without ever having to work again. Others put off cruising because they don't feel they have enough money to go.

Lin Pardey shows how working along the way can get you out cruising sooner than you dreamed. Even more important, she shows how many cruisers felt their lives were enriched by the jobs they encountered as they voyaged.

Lin's books telling how they worked as she and Larry circumnavigated (links are to Amazon):

Self-Sufficient Sailor: https://amzn.to/2jyB4Qm

Cruising in Seraffyn: https://amzn.to/2rqNqyl

Seraffyn's European Adventure: https://amzn.to/2KF3kgy

Seraffyn's Mediterranean Adventure: https://amzn.to/2wkmKnY

Cost Conscious Cruiser: https://amzn.to/2wk5Wx7

And a book Lin published:

Voyaging with Kids: https://amzn.to/2wiFO5M

And a group she mentioned:

Hands Across the Sea: www.handsacrossthesea.net

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

4 Months of Boat Repairs May 07, 2018

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Are you really constantly repairing your boat when you cruise? That's a big question for those thinking about the life, especially as so many people make jokes about "cruising is just fixing your boat in exotic places."

To answer that question, Carolyn Shearlock listed every single repair -- large and small -- that they did while on a 4-month cruise through the Bahamas. Only one actually delayed them; another one could have caused more problems than it did. But most of them? Easily fixed or worked around.

Links to items mentioned:

USB cables 3-pack (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2KEz4T6

USB cables 6-pack (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2JVUCJC

iPhone/iPad Lightning cable 4-pack (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2I0UcB1

Mantus Anchors and Chain Grabber: https://bit.ly/2HWt4ak

Rescue Tape: https://amzn.to/2jxyOsB

Nature's Head composting toilet: https://bit.ly/2IjZaMJ

Maggie's Farm ant gel baits: https://amzn.to/2K03mi1

Advion ant gel syringes: https://amzn.to/2HTwI4X

Advion ant bait stations: https://amzn.to/2HVN4WG

Sponsor: Solavore Solar Ovens. Cook with the power of the sun with your Solavore Sport solar oven. Slow-cook, roast, or bake, the lightweight and durable Solavore is perfect for life on board. Keep the galley cool and save fuel too! Use coupon code Galley2018 for 15% off through July 2018.

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Sunsetters on the Water May 05, 2018

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Cruising may not be all gorgeous sunsets in wonderful anchorages with your favorite beverage in hand, but when it happens, why not celebrate?

Get together with new best friends on the boat next door (who you might never have met before) and enjoy the evening.

In 10+ years of cruising, Carolyn Shearlock has learned a thing or two about dinghy drifts and she's happy to pass them on.

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Unexpected Ingredients May 03, 2018

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Provisioning isn't just about taking the food you eat all the time. Leave room for special ingredients!

In this episode, experienced cruiser Nica Waters talks a bit about her provisioning philosophy and the importance of having special treats.

Links to items mentioned in this episode:

Northeast Kingdom in Vermont: http://northeastkingdom.com

Galley tools and foods from Amazon:

Microplane zester: https://amzn.to/2HMWofk

Solar oven: https://amzn.to/2w6hIev

Thermal cooker: https://amzn.to/2w6nTiI

Pressure cooker: https://amzn.to/2I7nscN

Kanokwan red thai curry paste: https://amzn.to/2HMZ2Si

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Do I Need an Windlass? May 02, 2018

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A windlass is an expensive piece of gear; an electric windlass isn't just money but also requires substantial electrical planning to ensure it gets adequate power.

Carolyn Shearlock has sailed (on a charter) without a working windlass and both her boats have had electric windlasses installed by previous owners.

She argues that not only is life easier with an electric windlass, it's also safer.

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

Ten Things to Make Galley Life Better Apr 30, 2018

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Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley Cookbook and 10-year cruiser, lists ten of her favorite products to make cooking in a small, un-airconditioned, moving kitchen a lot easier.

Links to products mentioned:

Pur water dispenser/filter: https://amzn.to/2Hze3et (Amazon)

Seagull water filter: https://amzn.to/2I2UpHu (Amazon)

4-Way Windscoop: https://www.cruisingsolutions.com/collections/wind-catchers/products/breeze-bandit (Cruising Solutions)

Caframo 12-volt, 2-speed fans: https://amzn.to/2r8Sre6 (Amazon)

Scrubr dishcloths: https://amzn.to/2HCkObq (Amazon)

Baking stone (tile shop can cut to size needed): https://amzn.to/2HBzQ5u (Amazon)

Omnia Stove Top Oven: https://amzn.to/2r8DAQF (Amazon)

Lock& Lock food storage containers: https://amzn.to/2HDdgW5 (Amazon)

Victorinox knives: https://amzn.to/2HGJMqp (Amazon)

Rapala filet knife: https://amzn.to/2HGKmEB (Amazon)

Magma nesting pans: https://amzn.to/2HzeYf0 (Amazon)

Galleyware nesting pans: http://www.galleyware.com/Nesting-Cookware/

Ways to make coffee: http://theboatgalley.com/boat-coffee-systems/

Saratoga Jack's thermal cooker: https://amzn.to/2JAJKk7 (Amazon)

The Boat Galley Cookbook: https://amzn.to/2Hzfj1g (Amazon)

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 don't have a refrigerator or it's tiny.

Coupon code for $1 off: PODCAST

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Is Your Lifesling Ready to Go? Apr 28, 2018

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The Lifesling (MOB retrieval system) is one of those pieces of gear that we certainly hope we never have to use, but if we do, it has to work perfectly . . . and instantly.

Carolyn Shearlock tells how to check if yours is in good operating condition, lists potential problems and discusses how to fix them. Yes, both cruising boats she's owned have come with Linfeslings that had problems.

If you discover that it needs to be repacked, get the directions here — you'll find the link to the owner's manual that explains it and a photo series of Carolyn re-packing hers.

Coupon code for $1 off: PODCAST

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

The Precision of Boat Space Apr 26, 2018

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You may think an inch is not that much space. When you're renovating a small boat, it's as good as a mile. Nica Waters talks about the joys of thinking small, and the vast worlds that open up with just an inch . . .

Links to things mentioned in the show:

Bristol Channel Cutter: http://www.samlmorse.com

Lyle Hess: http://www.msog.org/yarns/lyle_hess_wb/wb-lylehess.cfm

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

Trips from Hell Apr 25, 2018

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Trips from hell. They exist. Weather. Boat problems. Sick. Tired. Hot. Whatever the reason, some trips just don't go as expected.

Ten-year cruiser Carolyn Shearlock explores some of the reasons and ways that she first, tries to avoid bad passages and second, deal with the problems that arise.

The good news: future trips are likely to be a lot better!

Sponsor: Fastseas.com

Coupon Code: GALLEY2018

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Two Clues Apr 24, 2018

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For years, Lin Pardey has urged prospective cruisers to "go small, go simple, go now." Here, she relates how that seems to be changing the cruising experience for some, as they cruise out of season and off the beaten path.

Pardey Offshore Sailing Video Series

Coupon code for $1 off: PODCAST

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

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