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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 a Boat Stove

Published on April 13, 2026; last updated on April 10, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Using boat pot holders (aka pot restraints) to keep pans in place on moving boats. Don’t have your pans — and food — go flying!

What Not to Store Behind Your Boat Galley Stove

Published on March 25, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

One key safety tip in planning your food stowage . . . don't get burned!

When you’re storing goods do you keep in mind what not to store behind your boat galley stove? Here are a few tips.

How to Use a Gimbaled Stove on a Sailboat

Published on September 12, 2024; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stainless kettle on a gimbaled sailboat stove with pot restraints visible

That swinging stove isn’t just a novelty — here’s how to actually use it so it works for you, not against you.

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?

🎧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.

Lighting a Propane Stove

Published on April 25, 2017; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Marine Stoves - 2 burners or 3

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!

Having Meals When Underway on a Boat

Published on June 23, 2014; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboat

Thirteen tips for planning and preparing meals to eat underway on a boat — whether just out for the day or on a longer passage.

Safely Using an Alcohol Stove on a Boat

Published on September 25, 2013; last updated on March 4, 2026 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.

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

Published on March 9, 2013; last updated on April 25, 2026 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!

How to Use Propane on a Boat

Published on February 6, 2013; last updated on January 5, 2026 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.

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