Stay Safe in the Galley

Stove burners, boiling water, sharp knives, rolling cans -- all these pose larger threats to your safety on a boat than ashore.

Things I've learned that help me 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! [More] Lighting a Propane Stove

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. [More] Working in a Moving Galley

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! [More] Galley Design

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. [More] Boat Cooking IS Different

Kerosene Stoves

Published on March 31, 2015; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A reader is looking for tips on safely using a kerosene/paraffin stove. Other readers help her out with great info — learn more here and add your own words of wisdom. [More] Kerosene Stoves

Draining Silverware

Published on January 24, 2015; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t injure yourself when the boat rolls! Yeah, drying siliverware can be a safety concern . . . [More] Draining Silverware

Meals Underway

Published on June 23, 2014; last updated on June 11, 2020 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] Meals Underway

How NOT To Fall For a Spray

Published on December 18, 2013; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t have a serious injury from a stupid mistake! Take care when spraying pans . . . [More] How NOT To Fall For a Spray

Using an Alcohol Stove

Published on September 25, 2013; last updated on June 19, 2020 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] Using an Alcohol Stove