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Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

All the gear we really, truly, seriously hope we wasted money buying. But should we ever need it, we want it to work perfectly!

Why Have a Fire Blanket

Published on January 7, 2013; last updated on January 1, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

For many cooking fires, a fire blanket will do a better job of extinguishing it than a fire extinguisher, without the corrosive mess to clean up. [More] Why Have a Fire Blanket

Using a Fire Extinguisher

Published on December 28, 2012; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn how to use your fire extinguisher BEFORE you need it — it’s five minutes that could save your life some day! [More] Using a Fire Extinguisher

How to Live in the Boatyard

May 14, 2021 By Carolyn Shearlock

Living on your boat up on stands isn’t easy. But you can do it. Here’s how to stay safe and comfortable. [More] How to Live in the Boatyard

Over the years, I’ve used The Boat Galley newsletter to share what we’ve been up to and what we’ve learned while doing it. Here are two posts from a few years back sharing all the important little jobs we did to get Barefoot Gal (and us) ready for the trip. Lots of stuff to do to […]

Redoing the Whole Boat

May 11, 2021 By Nica Waters

A question from a friend leads us to list out everything that we’re tackling aboard. It’s extensive and exhausting. We’d still do it again. [More] Redoing the Whole Boat

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