The Boat Galley

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Boat Cooking IS Different Jan 31, 2018

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You don't have to learn to cook all over again to cook on a boat. And you can cook all the things you're used to making.

But everything you do is affected by the motion of the boat — some days more than others!

Carolyn Shearlock offers tips and tricks for easier and safer work in your galley. With ten years of living aboard and cruising on two very different boats, Carolyn understands the challenges!

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Medical Issues and Cruising Jan 29, 2018

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Have you thought about what you'd do if you got seriously ill or had a potential medical issue arise while cruising? Not the immediate see a doctor part of it, but how you'd decide whether to stay where you are or leave as planned?

It's something we all need to think about before it happens. What factors should we even consider?

Veteran cruiser Carolyn Shearlock has faced these questions a few times and offers a framework for making the tough decisions when it comes to health.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Cooking on a Boat Jan 27, 2018

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On one hand, cooking is cooking, no matter where you are. But cooking on a boat adds a few new challenges: a smaller stove and oven (or maybe even no oven), limited refrigerator and counter space, possibly no store nearby . . . and everything moves!

Listen to Carolyn Shearlock's time-tested tips to make the transition easier . . . and safer. Carolyn has lived aboard two different boats for over 10 years and is the author of The Boat Galley Cookbook.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Tips for Buying Galley Gear Jan 26, 2018

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Outfitting the galley from scratch can be daunting: there's a lot to buy and you want to buy gear that will work and last for years. But if you've never spent much time on a boat, how do you know what's best?

Carolyn Shearlock, with ten years of cruising experience and the author of The Boat Galley Cookbook, gives tips for buying galley equipment that will last for years and other things to consider.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Outfitting Your Galley Jan 26, 2018

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Buying pots, pans, dishes, storage bins and more for your boat's kitchen? The small spaces, lack of power, the motion of the boat and abundance of salty air can mean that old favorites just don't work.

Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley Cookbook, discusses important considerations when getting anything for your galley.

Sponsor: Storing Food without Refrigeration ebook

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Your First Night Aboard Jan 25, 2018

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The first night on the boat . . . what do you need?

Even just to stay at the dock -- a good place for the first night while you're seeing how things work -- you're going to need bedding and at least a few things for dinner and breakfast, and maybe a celebratory drink or snack.

What do you need to buy and what can you bring from home?

Carolyn Shearlock, founder of The Boat Galley, discusses what you do and don't need to have with you for your first night aboard.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Moving Up the Learning Curve Jan 25, 2018

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Eight specific strategies to make that climb up the learning curve to "cruiser" just a little easier. Remember, this is supposed to be fun!

We've all been there, and there are days when you wonder if it's worth it. Then magically, everything comes together and life gets a lot easier.

Carolyn Shearlock's tips to make that learning process easier and far less stressful.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Flatten the Learning Curve Jan 24, 2018

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You finally did it. Bought a boat. You're excited about it, but nothing is easy. Everything you do -- from where to put the dishes, how to start the engine, raising the sails, going through locks and bridges, and even just how the toilet works -- is new.

It's exhausting.

Carolyn Shearlock has some words of advice from ten years of cruising and buying two boats where every day was a learning experience.

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

More Learning Boat Systems Jan 24, 2018

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It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the systems on a new-to-you boat and only learn how something works when you need to use it or it breaks. That can be pretty stressful, though, feeling that you can't do anything without an owner's manual in your hand.

Carolyn Shearlock presents an alternative way to get to know your new boat inside and out, so you'll feel confident and stay sane.

Sponsor: Storing Food without Refrigeration ebook

Coupon code: PODCAST - $1 off

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Learning a New-to-You Boat Jan 24, 2018

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There is so much to learn about a new boat! Not just how she sails and/or motors -- and how to start the engine, check the oil and deploy the anchor -- but all the other systems as well.

How do I turn on the bilge pumps? The hot water heater? The stove? What's an inverter?

The list goes on and on. How do you learn it all without going nuts?

Carolyn Shearlock details a proven method for learning how everything works on your new boat that won't overwhelm you.

Sponsor: Fastseas.com

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

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