Beginning cruising can be overwhelming — there are so many things to figure out. Where to start in figuring your new life out.
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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!
One Sink or Two for a Boat Galley?
Are double sinks best on a boat? Is there really an advantage?
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.
Improve the Storage Space on Your Boat
Got an under-utilized hanging locker that’s just not organized? Here’s how we improved ours!
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!