Have a food allergy and thinking of cruising outside your home country? Wondering how you’ll figure out labels in a foreign language? Labeling laws in most countries make it a little easier.
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.
How to Know What is Already On the Boat
A simple solution to know what’s on the boat and what you need. Editable download arranged by grocery store sections with space for other provisions.
Problems with Baking Powder on a Boat
These little cans of Rumford Reduced Sodium Baking Power are great for use on a boat. Learn how they’re different from other brands for cooking on a boat.
How Much Food For a Sailing Trip
How to figure out how much food you need for a sailing trip of any length. A simple system to determine what’s right for YOU not some “average person.”
Water Usage on a Boat
How much water do cruisers typically use? And how do they use it? Here’s what you need to know before you head out on a longer trip!
Choices When Provisioning a Boat
My provisioning choices are different depending on whether I’m buying food for a short trip or a longer one. Learn the differences.
How to Provision Your Boat
Provisioning your boat? Remember one simple rule to have meals you’ll love eating. I call it the second rule of provisioning.
How to Make Sure You Use the Oldest Supplies First on a Boat
When you bring provisions on board, do you just stuff them in anywhere? Learn how to do it to ensure that you’ll use the oldest first!
Buying and Storing Dried Fruits on a Boat
Eleven tips for buying dried fruit at a farmer’s market or roadside stand, instead of commercial packages.
Boat Provisioning & Water
Provisioning your boat? Be sure to consider your boat’s fresh water supply and how long it has to last. Learn exactly how to do this.