Sep 29, 2025
How a blank book became a lovely way to remember guests who came aboard for a meal.
Summary
A guestbook is a great way to save memories of your cruise. But you can make it even more if you allow guests more time and space to comment.
We carried a guest book on our first cruise, from 1994 to 1997. In the back, we stuck...
Sep 22, 2025
Briefing boat guests will ensure everyone stays safe and comfortable aboard. If you are taking people out on your boat, a safety briefing is critical.
Summary
If you’re taking guests out on your boat, one of the most important things you can do—before you ever leave the dock—is to give them a safety briefing.
Sep 15, 2025
Cabbage is the ultimate cruiser vegetable with endless options. Here are 10 ways Nica uses cabbage on board.
Summary
Cabbage is a perfect vegetable for cruising. It stores well, is nutritious, and can be used in so many different ways. You can eat it both raw and cooked.
Long after other vegetables have been...
Sep 8, 2025
You need to ask about more than price when you're hauling your boat out at a yard. These are some questions to ask to avoid being unhappy and unable to relaunch your vessel.
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You need to ask about more than price when you're hauling your boat out at a yard. These are some questions to ask to avoid being...
Sep 1, 2025
In honor of episode 800, we revisit a favorite recipe from The Boat Galley Cookbook--homemade yogurt. All it takes is a few tools, a couple of ingredients, and some time. Try it!
Summary
I first made yogurt from Carolyn Shearlock's recipe in the Boat Galley Cookbook. It's reliable and includes tweaks to make the...