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.
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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.”
Cooler/Carrier for White Wine
An easy way to keep your boxed wine chilled without taking the cardboard box aboard your boat — great in the cockpit, at a beach barbecue or for a potluck!
Spaghetti Scrubber
A pan scrubber that doesn’t get stinky and food rinses right out of!
Chartering a Boat? Take These!
Charter companies always say they provide everything . . . and they do a pretty good job of it. But tucking a couple of extras in your suitcase will ensure you have the galley tools you need.
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.
Potato Masher = Bosun’s Chair??
Use your potato masher to retrieve a halyard up the mast instead of the bosun’s chair . . .
Brownies in the Omnia Stove Top Oven
An easy boat-friendly brownie recipe, sized to fit the Omnia Stove Top Oven, with alternate instructions for baking in a conventional oven.
An Alcohol Policy on Your Boat
Do you have an alcohol policy on your boat? Why you should. Far from “ruining” our cruising, less drinking has improved it!