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Stay Safe in the Galley
Stay Safe in the Galley
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Stove burners, boiling water, sharp knives, rolling cans -- all these pose larger threats to your safety on a boat than ashore.
 
Things we've learned that help us avoid stupid injuries while cooking on a moving platform.

🎧Using Pot Restraints on Your Galley Stove

Published on November 23, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat galley stove top with pot restraints

Want to stay safe underway or in a rolling anchorage? Time to use the pot restraints. Here’s how.

Using Gimbals on a Boat Galley Stove

Published on September 12, 2024; last updated on September 11, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stove gimbals are an important safely feature on a marine stove. Tips on using them so they don’t cause more problems than they solve.

What To Do If There Is a Fire Aboard Your Boat

Published on July 18, 2024; last updated on November 12, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

boat on fire

Have you ever thought of what you’d do if you had a fire on your boat? What’s the first thing you’d do?

🎧Tips for Your Marine Gimbaled Stove

Published on March 15, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A gimbaled stove can take some getting used to. But every sailing cruiser who likes hot meals will rely on theirs. Here are some pro tips on using yours. And knowing when to not use yours.

🎧Sharp Knives for Galley Safety

Published on November 7, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Which is safer on a boat? Sharp knives? Or dull? Here’s what you need to know to stay safe in the galley.

🎧Safe Knife Storage Onboard

Published on February 3, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

knife storage on a boat

How do you store knives safely on a boat? Especially in rough conditions. Here’s what we think is the best answer. 

🎧Food Safety While Cruising

Published on April 2, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t have to get sick from bad food. Just follow some basic guidelines to keep you safe.  

Lighting a Propane Stove

Published on April 25, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to light a boat or RV propane stove and how the safety mechanisms work. If you're having problems getting yours to light, read this!

How to light a boat or RV propane stove and how the safety mechanisms work. If you’re having problems getting yours to light, read this!

🎧Working in a Moving Galley

Published on December 31, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Prevent injuries when cooking on a boat with these nine tips -- with time, they'll become habits.

Prevent injuries when cooking on a boat with these nine tips — with time, they’ll become habits.

🎧Galley Design

Published on November 20, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Listen in for three important things to look at in the galley when buying a boat. These are hard to change!

Listen in for three important things to look at in the galley when buying a boat. These are hard to change!

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