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.
Episodes
In honor of episode 800, we revisit a favorite recipe from The Boat Galley Cookbook--homemade yogurt. All it takes is a .css-1t8gq41{border:none;background-image:none;background-color:transparent;box-shadow:none;color:#2F3133;cursor:pointer;font-size:inherit;padding:0;-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;width:-webkit-max-content;width:-moz-max-content;width:max-content;}.css-1t8gq41:hover,.css-1t8gq41:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;}
Always Be (able to) Cook, that is. These are three kinds of...
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 know.
Summary
Many factors contribute to helping your boat survive a direct hit from a hurricane. But perhaps the most important factor is location.
As we head into the heart of hurricane season...
Three things to consider when planning to leave somewhere on your boat. Hint: Arrival time is often the key.
Summary
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?
Summary
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.
Summary
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.
Summary
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.
Summary
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!
Summary
...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.
Summary
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...
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