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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.

Food Safety While Cruising

Published on April 2, 2021; last updated on March 22, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t have to get sick from bad food. Just follow some basic guidelines to keep you safe.   [More] Food Safety While Cruising

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! [More] Lighting a Propane Stove

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 May 15, 2018 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. [More] Working in a Moving Galley

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 July 30, 2018 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! [More] Galley Design

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

Boat Cooking IS Different

Published on October 16, 2016; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cooking on a boat just isn't quite the same as cooking ashore. Listen in for tips and tricks to easily cope with some of the biggest differences.

Cooking on a boat just isn’t quite the same as cooking ashore. Listen in for tips and tricks to easily cope with some of the biggest differences. [More] Boat Cooking IS Different

Cooking on a boat just isn't quite the same as cooking ashore. Listen in for tips and tricks to easily cope with some of the biggest differences.

Having Meals When Underway on a Boat

Published on June 23, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thirteen tips for planning and preparing meals to eat underway on a boat — whether just out for the day or on a longer passage. [More] Having Meals When Underway on a Boat

Safely Using an Alcohol Stove on a Boat

Published on September 25, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got questions about using an alcohol stove (Origo) on a boat? Wondering about finding fuel and filling? Or safety? TBG readers share their experiences. [More] Safely Using an Alcohol Stove on a Boat

Is a Galley Strap a Good Idea in a Boat Galley?

Published on March 9, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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! [More] Is a Galley Strap a Good Idea in a Boat Galley?

How to Use Propane on a Boat

Published on February 6, 2013; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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. [More] How to Use Propane on a Boat

Why Have a Fire Blanket on Your Boat

Published on January 7, 2013; last updated on January 14, 2023 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 on Your Boat

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