Beginning cruising can be overwhelming — there are so many things to figure out. Where to start in figuring your new life out.
How to Know What is Already On the Boat
A simple solution to know what’s on the boat and what you need. Editable download arranged by grocery store sections with space for other provisions.
Is a Galley Strap a Good Idea in a Boat Galley?
Properly designed galley straps can keep a cook from being tossed across the boat in rough conditions. But poorly designed ones leave the cook exposed to burns!
Making Do in the Galley
Making do is a way of life in a boat galley. You can usually find gear that you already have that will do what you need. See some of my substitutions.
Problems with Baking Powder on a Boat
These little cans of Rumford Reduced Sodium Baking Power are great for use on a boat. Learn how they’re different from other brands for cooking on a boat.
How Much Food For a Sailing Trip
How to figure out how much food you need for a sailing trip of any length. A simple system to determine what’s right for YOU not some “average person.”
Spaghetti Scrubber
A pan scrubber that doesn’t get stinky and food rinses right out of!
How to Use Propane on a Boat
Propane 101: how to safely use a propane stove on a boat, including propane system safety features, how to light the stove and how long a tank will last.
Having a Snack Bin on Your Boat
An easy way to let everyone know what’s fair game for snacking . . . and what’s not!
Photos: Baking in the Omnia Stove Top Oven
Photos of my baking in the Omnia Stove Top Baking Oven — YUM! This thing does almost everything a conventional oven does.