The Boat Galley

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Galley Design Feb 17, 2018

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There are tons of features to look at and think about when you're buying a boat. Some are personal preference and some are major safety considerations. Some can be changed, some would be almost impossible.

Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley Cookbook, details three things to evaluate carefully in the galley design.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Provisioning Practice Feb 15, 2018

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Nica's cruised for years on her 28' cutter, with as many as 4 people living aboard full-time. She's learned some tricks about provisioning along the way, some of which can be put into practice long before you move aboard. You don't have to live aboard to get ready to cruise!

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Links to things mentioned in the show:

Care and Feeding of the Offshore Crew

Tasty Thursday video playlist

The Boat Galley Cookbook

Annapolis Boat Show

Cruisers University

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

How to Make Boat Cards Feb 14, 2018

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If you're new to boating and cruising, you were probably startled the first time someone gave you a boat card or asked for yours.

What's this? A business card for the boat? We're trying to get away from all that!

Actually, it's a great way to easily exchange info. But what should you put on yours?

Having seen thousands of boat cards in ten years of cruising, Carolyn Shearlock will answer your questions and provide a few tips.

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

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Turkish Evil Eyes Feb 12, 2018

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Go through any harbor or marina and you'll probably find a least a few boats sporting Turkish Evil Eyes. What are they and why do many people put them on their boats?

Carolyn Shearlock had one on their first boat and three on their current boat, and explains why here.

Want one? Get it on Amazon:

Turkish Evil Eye on Amazon

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Creating a Boat Details Document Feb 10, 2018

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It's impossible to remember all the details of every bit of equipment on your boat! Yet, you need that info when you're buying parts, checking the warranty, downloading the owner's manual and so on.

Carolyn Shearlock explains how to create a boat details document and always have the info you need at your fingertips -- you can print a copy or store one on your phone so you always have it with you.

Want to see hers and get a free editable template? It's in The Boat Galley Resource Center

Sponsor: Fastseas.com

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

When Does Cruising Really Start? Feb 08, 2018

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Cruising is as personal as almost anything else in life, and this includes deciding what makes it really cruising in the first place.

Nica Waters has been preparing for a cruise, coming back to "real life" after a cruise, or actively cruising for almost 30 years of her life, and she hopes she's learned a critical lesson along the way. Here, she shares that lesson with you. Don't wait to go cruising!

Sponsor: BoatAffair

Coupon code: BoatGalley18 – 5% off

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Check If Instruments Are Accurate Feb 07, 2018

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When you get a new boat — brand new or new-to-you — you assume that the instruments are set up correctly. Ditto if you get new instruments, especially if they were professionally installed.

But that might not always be the case, as Carolyn Shearlock learned. Listen in to her story of incorrect depth soundings, how they tested, and what the problem was. Then check yours!

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

Organizing Galley on Charter Feb 05, 2018

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A few minutes spent organizing your provisions at the beginning of a bareboat charter will pay immense dividends over the course of the trip.

It'll be quick to find ingredients for a meal and you won't discover items are missing when you're away from stores.

Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley Cookbook and veteran of several charters, tells how to make sure you've got everything you want for every meal and some great organization tricks for both meals and snacks.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Choosing a Boat Name Feb 03, 2018

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Choosing a boat name is a lot like choosing a name for a baby: it's a very personal decision.

Carolyn Shearlock says, "With our first boat, we were just so excited to be embarking on our adventures that we didn't give much thought to the name. Our second time around, we knew that we were, in effect, choosing the name we'd be known by and we were a lot more careful."

Listen to her story of what was wrong with their first boat's name, and the things they considered the second time around.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Exercise on Board Feb 01, 2018

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Exercising on board is fraught with questions, most having to do with equipment and space. You don't have to take your entire personal gym with you when you move aboard, though there are some space-saving alternatives you may not have considered. Mostly, though, it's about using what you have and believing you can.

Nica Waters, who cruises on a 29-foot Bristol Channel Cutter, offers plenty of options that don't take much space for gear or the actual workout.

Special equipment mentioned in the show (links are to Amazon except for Beachbody):

Selecttech "dial a weights"

Resistance bands with UV/chafe protection

Foam roller

Lacrosse ball

Balance board

Beachbody on demand streaming workouts: (please contact Nica as she is a coach and would love to help you with this!)

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

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