You practice other things on the boat — docking, MOB, heavy weather tactics — so why not have a fire drill (or two) and make sure everyone knows what to do? And when to just leave?
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Tuxedo Soup
Here’s a delicious soup recipe for those colder seasons on a boat. It’s easy. And one of my favorites.
Buoy – Home at Sea
A touching read-aloud story of the sea for boat kids or visiting grandkids. And the adults will love it, too!
Super Digest-It Safe Drain Opener for Boats
If you’ve got a clogged drain that the simple remedies — boiling water, vinegar, baking soda, plungers and so on — just won’t budge, you might try this. Chris and Melody on Vacilando found it by chance and swear it works — and isn’t nasty for the environment!
Boat Dogs & Separation Anxiety
Got a dog who hates being left alone on the boat? That was Cathy’s problem. I asked for tips on TBG’s Facebook page and got lots of good suggestions.
Bar10der
A great multi-tool for the galley. It’s got all the bar tools you’ll ever need, but they’re all handy even if you don’t drink mixed drinks.
10 Boat Galley Tools That Make Life Better
Ten tools that make cooking in a boat galley a lot easier — from not lugging water to ventilation to kitchen tools and pans.
Ten Things That Make Life Aboard a Boat Better
Ten of our favorite items for living on our boat. Life aboard is so much nicer with these — they make reality equal the dream.
Seasoning a Stainless Steel Skillet
Fed up with food sticking to your stainless skillet? Seasoning it takes just ten minutes and makes an amazing difference!
Should You Divide Your Food Up When Storing It On a Boat?
Is it better to have one big container of things like flour and sugar or is it better to divide it into two or more containers?