The Boat Galley

Join Lin Pardey as she relates this story of her first winter passage. Learn how, in spite of several decades of voyaging, she too fell prey to fear and had to build confidence in her ability to handle heavy weather. Sponsor: The Boat Galley Guide to Storing Food without Refrigeration Have truly great meals with fresh produce, meat, butter, cheese, eggs and more, even if you don’t have a refrigerator or it’s tiny. Coupon code for $1 off: PODCAST Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Carolyn Shearlock explains how you can ease the first-year learning curve by working on seven cruising skills right now -- and you can do them all without a boat! Sponsor: Shambala Sailing Advenures, offering customized learning charters in Exumas, Bahamas. Sail her like you own her with coaching from Captain Suky Cannon. Contact her at CaptainSuky@gmail.com; mention this podcast for 10% off. Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

A quick, comprehensive and invaluable guide to the essential spares you’ll need to carry if you’re planning to spend a good deal of time on board your boat. Sponsor: GoSunstove.com Inventors of the world's fastest most compact solar cookers for all your ship to shore culinary adventures. GoSun - using the power of the sun to fuel your galley life. Use coupon code Galley2018 to save 10% on any order through December 2018 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Is it easier to make friends when you sail, or is it the people who are different? Nica Waters gives her thoughts on the topic. Sponsor: The Boat Galley Guide to Storing Food without Refrigeration Have truly great meals with fresh produce, meat, butter, cheese, eggs and more, even if you don’t have a refrigerator or it’s tiny. Coupon code for $1 off: PODCAST Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Fuel problems are probably the most frequent type of engine problem that boats have. How do you track one down? Carolyn Shearlock has -- unfortunately -- had experience with this and offers pointers on a logical approach and tips to make it easier. Sponsor: Solavore Solar Ovens. Slow-cook, roast, or bake, the lightweight and durable Solavore is perfect for life on board. Use coupon code Galley2018 for 15% off through September 2018. Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Roving reporter Mike McDowell interviews a young couple living the dream as digital nomads on their 26’ catamaran. Sponsor: Rainman Watermakers, capable of producing up to 37 gallons of fresh, clean drinking water per hour from seawater - without the need for installation! Seatask is the premier US facility for Rainman watermakers - www.seataskgroup.com  Add referral code BOATGALLEY to get 10 extra prefilters with your order ($70 value!) Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Most cruisers have at least a few electrical appliances. Things to think about in deciding how many you want aboard. Links: 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2lsU2Jg Sponsor: Marmara Imports. Turkish towels and other fine hand-loomed, fair trade textiles from Turkey. View their selection at marmaraimports.com and use the code TAKE10 at checkout through June 30 for a $10.00 discount on any bath size product (39" x 70"). Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Have you ever really seen the night sky? From a place where there is no light pollution? All I can say is WOW. In ten years of cruising, Carolyn Shearlock has seen some spectacular skies and here she gives a bit of info and some useful resources . . . Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

What dinghy is best for you? Listen in as Nica Waters explains the two very different dinghies they've cruised with . . . and why they are looking for still something different for their next cruise. Sponsor: Marmara Imports. Turkish towels and other textiles. Soft and luxurious, yet tiny to store and fast drying. Go to marmaraimports.com and use the code TAKE10 at checkout through June 30 for a $10.00 discount on any bath size product. Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Cruising to foreign destinations generally doesn’t mean abandoning communications with your family and friends. We want to talk and text. But have you seen international phone rates? YIKES! There are better solutions — and Carolyn Shearlock tells of her favorites. Sponsor: SeaTech Systems, offering cruiser-tested solutions for weather and communications. Coupon Code: Free shipping through July 2018 with the code GALLEY2018 at checkout. Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

The whole idea is daunting. You are in charge of ensuring no one goes hungry crossing the Pacific. Lin Pardey shares her hard-earned secrets to help you feel more comfortable as you prepare for your first ocean passage. Sponsor: The Boat Galley Guide to Storing Food without Refrigeration Have truly great meals with fresh produce, meat, butter, cheese, eggs and more, even if you don’t have a refrigerator or it’s tiny. Coupon code for $1 off: PODCAST Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Seven years on a monohull. Four years now on a catamaran. Carolyn Shearlock compares her Gemini catamaran to her Tayana 37 heavy monohull and describes the pros and cons of each. Sponsor: Rainman Watermakers, capable of producing up to 37 gallons per hour from seawater. Seatask is the premier US facility for Rainman watermakers -- www.seataskgroup.com Use code BOATGALLEY to receive 10 extra prefilters with your order! ($70 value!) Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Cruising with a dog? Is it really possible? I mean, not just in a marina, but out sailing or motoring? How about full time cruising in foreign countries? How much of a hassle is it? Listen Carolyn Shearlock (aka "Paz's mom") for everything you need to know to cruise with your best friend . . . or decide that it would be better to leave Fido at home. Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Grilling is a favorite way of cooking on board cruising boats. Nica talks about her favorite tools! Sponsor: Rainman Portable Watermakers. Up to 37 gallons per hour without installation and off-the-shelf parts. Seatask is the premier US facility for Rainman watermakers in the USA - visit them at www.seataskgroup.com to learn more! Add referral code BOATGALLEY on the "order my system" page to receive 10 extra prefilters with your order! ($70 value!) Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

If you buy a used boat, someday you’ll discover something that the prior owner did that leaves you scratching your head. For Carolyn Shearlock, it was wiring colors. If a piece of wire was needed, the prior owner grabbed one without regard to whether it was the same color as what it was spliced into. Here she explains a simple solution to make it easier to trace wires and know what was what. Sponsor: Fastseas.com Coupon Code: GALLEY2018 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig