Provisioning skills you can gain while still living on land. Not all boat skills are related to navigation and repair — planning for cooking aboard is important too!
Provisioning for Cruising
on Your Boat
on Your Boat
How do you know how much food to take on the boat or even what foods travel well?
Tips to help you plan and provisions that have worked well on our boats.
🎧Organizing the Galley on a Charter
Where to start in organizing the boxes of provisions you bring aboard for a bareboat charter. A solid strategy to make sure you end up with everything you need for your meals aboard.
Sugar-Free Electrolyte Replacement
Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color — plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters!
Knowing Where Stuff Is
A simple realization made it so much easier to know where I’d put stuff!
Too Many Spares on Hand?
How do you keep from realizing that you’re almost out of something and buying a spare . . . several times over?
Storing Cabbage Without Refrigeration
How to store cabbage without refrigeration for a month or longer and why it’s so good to have as part of your provisions.
Mold on Maple Syrup
Real maple syrup will mold if not stored properly. Learn the correct way to store it for the longest life and best flavor.
Are Green Potatoes Safe to Eat?
If your potatoes have a green tint, can you go ahead and eat them? Anything special you should do? How about potato eyes?
Do You Want a Not-So-Hot Hot Sauce?
Want a really flavorful sauce that’s not really hot — and doesn’t have that harsh pepper taste? Try Pickapeppa — it’s not your usual hot sauce!
Should You Buy Big or Little Spice Containers When Provisioning Your Boat
Should you buy big or little spice containers for the boat? How to decide what size container is best for each of your spices.