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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Three things to consider when planning to leave somewhere on your boat. Hint: Arrival time is often the key.
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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 your support network--both practical and emotional--while cruising.
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One of the biggest things that makes living aboard and cruising easier—by far—is having a support network. And I’m not just talking abo...
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.
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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For all the talk about the importance of mechanical ability and hand strength for boat projects, sometimes having hands small enough to get into tight spaces is even more crucial. And the minor injuries that come with thos...
Why should you add corn tortillas to your boat pantry? Well, they're nexpensive, ubiquitous, and long-lasting. Corn tortillas from the grocery s...
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 between being prepared and caught.
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When your boat is in the path of a forecast hurricane, knowing how long you have to prepare is invaluable for good results. But you need some basic information to figure it out.
First, understand that t...
Sweet potato black bean tacos are the perfect boat recipe--ideal for when stores are slim. Versatile and easy to customize, one secret ingredient makes it really special.
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 cruising grounds exposed us to frequent high temperatures, sometimes over 100 degrees F. How did we keep cool? With lots of swimming. And not just throughout the day but when socializing with friends during happy hour. Sittin...
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 system.
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John Herlig from The Boat Galley team recently installed the Roam marine monitor hub on his 1967 Rawson 30 sailboat, currently anchored in Florida while he is away from the boat. He found the installation and setup of the Roam device ...
Everything you need to know about this cruiser-based, crowd-sourced, social app. We rely on it every day!
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...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 are helpful. But don't forget to look out the hatch to see what's happening in your area.
If you need more information, here's what we relied on while cruising Florida and the Bahama...
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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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 cruising boat galley is safety for the cook--ensuring they aren't tossed around the boat in rough seas. Many cruisers think galley straps solve th...
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 step...
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 aboard Barefoot Gal.
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So how do you make arrangements when you live on a boat full time and have to schedule a surgical procedure?
There are three components important to consider:
1) How long will it take for you to recover from your proced...
Distilling a 4200-mile Pacific passage into memorable sou...
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 before you decide for yourself.
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Over the years, many readers asked me about vacuum sealers for boats. I had one aboard two different cru...
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 in somewhere that's new to you. Here's how we managed the task on a 4-day timeline.
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We thought we had plenty of time to leisurely provision our boat before leaving for French Polynesia. We could focus on other boat tasks in the meantime. But receiving a visa ahead of time mea...
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 require forethought when you live on a boat. But if you're cruising with a dog, cat, or other pet there are a few other things to consider.
You want to be sure belongings are well stored away. E...
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