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The Boat Galley
Making boat life better, 5-10 minutes at a time. The Boat Galley Podcast contains quick bits of actionable information to help you learn all about boat life and going cruising.
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Pas De Suckage
For those picture perfect days that defy description . . . , Or how the unexpected joy of sailing in the Tuamotus leads to a new term.
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How Much Power to Run All Your Boat Gear?
Do you have enough power available to run all the equipment you want to use on your boat? Here are some simple calculations to ensure you have all the...
Guest Books Aboard
How a blank book became a lovely way to remember guests who came aboard for a meal.
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A guestbook is a great way to save memories of...
Briefing Boat Guests for Safety
Briefing boat guests will ensure everyone stays safe and comfortable aboard. If you are taking people out on your boat, a safety briefing is critical....
Creative Cabbage Uses for Cruisers
Cabbage is the ultimate cruiser vegetable with endless options. Here are 10 ways Nica uses cabbage on board.
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Cabbage is a perfe...
What to Ask Before Hauling Your Boat Out
You need to ask about more than price when you're hauling your boat out at a yard. These are some questions to ask to avoid being unhappy and unable t...
How to Make Homemade Yogurt on a Boat
In honor of episode 800, we revisit a favorite recipe from The Boat Galley Cookbook--homemade yogurt. All it takes is a few tools, a couple of ingredi...
Farmers Markets are Great for Cruisers
Farmers markets are a great provisioning option for cruisers. Produce is often fresher and less bruised. And if it hasn’t been refrigerated, it will k...
Redundancy in the Galley - The ABC's
Always Be (able to) Cook, that is. These are three kinds of spares to make sure you have aboard to be truly self-sufficient.
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Redu...
Find the Safest Place for your Boat in a Hurricane
What is the safest place for your boat in a hurricane? Now is the time to decide, not when a storm is bearing down on you. Here's what you need to kno...
3 Factors of Departure Planning for Cruisers
Three things to consider when planning to leave somewhere on your boat. Hint: Arrival time is often the key.
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Planning a trip by b...
Finding Support While Cruising
When you’re just starting out, how do you find the support you need as a new cruiser? Well, I have a few ideas for you. There are great ways to build...
Getting a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia
Here are some pratical hints about applying for a long stay visa in French Polynesia: the three steps to follow so you can leisurely enjoy the islands...
Caring for Minor Injuries During Boat Projects
When working on boat projects, extra hands can help--especially smaller ones. But how do you deal with minor injuries that result?
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Add Corn Tortillas to your Boat Pantry
Why should you add corn tortillas to your boat pantry? Well, they're nexpensive, ubiquitous, and long-lasting. Corn tortillas from the grocery store a...
How Long Do You Have to Prep for a Hurricane?
When a named storm is forecast for your area, how long do you have to prepare your boat? Listen carefully for the tips few realize make the difference...
Making Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos on your Boat
Sweet potato black bean tacos are the perfect boat recipe--ideal for when stores are slim. Versatile and easy to customize, one secret ingredient make...
A Cool Way to Enjoy Happy Hour on a Boat
Cruising in hot weather? Why not cool off by enjoying happy hour in the water? Here are a few tips to keep it fun and safe.
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Our cr...
Grocery Shopping in the Marquesas
Grocery Shopping, Marquesas-style. Here are three things to know about restocking your food supply in the Marquesas.
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Before we ar...
Monitor Your Boat From Afar - Review Of The ROAM Device
If you have to leave your boat, are you confident all is well aboard? You can be with the Roam Device, an affordable and easy remote boat monitor syst...
No Foreign Land - A Great Cruiser Resource
Everything you need to know about this cruiser-based, crowd-sourced, social app. We rely on it every day!
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When you've arrived at a...
Best Marine Weather Apps
I'm frequently asked for the best marine weather apps. Cruising the Florida coast and Bahamas, I've found a few favorites.
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Apps ar...
How to Capture Rainwater from your Cruising Boat
Here's why you should collect rain water on your cruising boat, even if you have a watermaker. And a few tips to tell you how to do it.
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Galley Straps on a Boat - Do They Help or Harm?
Some cruisers think galley straps are a great safety item. I disagree. Here's why.
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An important feature of a well-designed cruisin...
Doing Laundry in a Bucket When You Live on a Boat
When you need to do laundry on the boat and there's no laundromat nearby, one unexpected tool will make the job easier. Here are the steps to having c...
Recovering from Surgery When You Live on a Boat
Preparing for surgery when you live on a boat? Then we have some tips to help from when my husband Dave had a hip replacement while we were living abo...
Pacific Passage Highlights
Distilling a 4200-mile Pacific passage into memorable sound bites isn’t easy. But certain experiences definitely stand out. Here are some favorite mom...
Vacuum Sealer on Your Boat - Yes or No?
The answer to whether you should have a vacuum sealer on you boat is complicated. But hopefully I can give you a few ideas of what to think about befo...
Provisioning for a Long Passage in Unfamiliar Places
Provisioning for a long passage is only one thing you have to do before setting out for distant shores. It's even more difficult when you're doing it...
Keeping Pets Safe on your Boat in a Storm
A storm is headed your way and you have pets on board. Have you thought about what you need to do to keep them safe?
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Storms requir...
Feeding the Panama Canal Crew
What are the food logistics for a Panama Canal transit? With the potential for an expensive food delivery bill on the line, we give you the best tips...
Best Fans for Living on a Boat in Hot Weather
Good fans are a necessity when you're cruising in a hot climate. But which one will give you the most air movement for the fewest amps?
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Enter the Discomfort Zone (when moving onto a boat and cruising)
Moving onto a boat is one thing. Starting to cruise is another. And both have steep learning curves. Nica and Carolyn suggest tips for getting out of...
The Great Mini Pot You Need for Your Boat
The best galley gear takes up little room and can do more thn one thing. And the Kuhn Rikon 4th Burner Mini Pot exceeds all expectations. If you have...
Transiting the Panama Canal
Taking a 28’ sailboat from the Atlantic to the Pacific takes some doing! Nica gives the first hand account transiting the Panama Canal, one of the wor...
Best Waterproof Tablet Case for a Boat
The best waterproof tablet case for a boat is expensive insurance--especially if you use your tablet for navigation or trip planning. But even if you...
The Balancing Act - Pleasure vs Boat Work
Deciding how to divide cruising time between work and pleasure is a real conundrum. Another joint podcast wherein we answer a fantastic question abou...
Swapping Out Equipment in the Galley
It's unlikely you have as much gear in your boat galley as you did in your kitchen on land. So what should you do if a recipe calls for a tool you don...
Meet Carolyn and Nica!
A little background on the voices you hear each week in a rare joint podcast where we ask each other questions about our cruising, our boats, and why...
A Good Option for Boat Bedding
Making the bed in your boat can be a nightmare if you don't have property fitted sheets. So waht are your options? Here's a good one we've found.