The charter company tells you the galley will have all you need. But it’s not quite true. Here’s what you should plan to bring with you.
Links:
DMT Dia-Fold File for Sharpening Knives (Amazon)
Swing-A-Way Can Opener (Amazon)
Thermos 16-oz, Insulated Travel Mug (Amazon)
Lunatec Odor-Free Dish Cloths (Amazon)
Hausbell Mini LED Flashlight (Amazon)
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
Elizabeth Schnelzer says
Love your site. Prepping to sail from the Chesapeake Bay to Long Island in June. I’m both an avid sailor and a dedicated cook, so I’m looking for ways to prep a lot so I can either go below and prepare something great, or give instructions to someone else while I enjoy the helm!
Thank you!!!