A little background on the voices you hear each week in a rare joint podcast where we ask each other questions about our cruising, our boats, and why we got into podcasting together.

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 Nica bio -  https://www.fit2sail.com/about-nica 

 About Nica’s boats - https://www.fit2sail.com/about-the-boat 

 About Carolyn - https://products.theboatgalley.com/pages/about-us 

Lin Pardey and her Books (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4g59nby

Nica email - [email protected]

Carolyn email - [email protected]

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Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself!

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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Making the bed in your boat can be a nightmare if you don't have property fitted sheets. So waht are your options? Here's a good one we've found. 

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Cinch-Fit Sheets - https://bit.ly/4gQj2UC

Shallow Pocket Sheets - https://bit.ly/4acca1m

V-Berth Boat Sheets - https://bit.ly/3WDOWfl

V-Berth Boat Sheets (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4hbsQbB

Cinch-Fit Queen Sheets (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4gRAM21

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Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Lunatec, makers of the hydration spray bottle, odor-free dishcloth and self-cleaning washcloth. Lunatec offers practical gear designed to save water and reduce waste. A water bottle that doubles as a garden hose? A dish cloth that doesn’t get stinky? Yes, please! Visit Lunatecgear.com to learn more; use code boatgalley to save 10% on everything. Lunatec: innovative gear for your outdoor adventures.

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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Not marine grade? Not a problem! 5 reasons we have generic 2x4 pieces aboard Calypso. 

Links:

Nica email - [email protected]

Carolyn email - c[email protected]

Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE

The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after speed or comfort, FastSeas will find the optimum route to your destination. FastSeas - making weather routing simple. Use coupon code GALLEY for an exclusive 10% discount.

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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Boat work often involves spending time on your hands and knees. And whether your decks are fiberglass or teak, it will start to hurt. Here's one easy way to protect your knees.

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Non-Marking Knee Pads (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3ZU7sRd

Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE

Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself!

Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7

Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Being able to help with a humanitarian mission is a joy. Learn how carrying boxes of supplies to the Bahamas for a non-profit made our recent crossing extra special. 

Links: 

 Hope Fleet -  https://hopefleet.org 

Nica email - [email protected]

Carolyn email - [email protected]

Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE

Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself!

Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7

Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

All cutting boards protect your counter, keep your knives from getting dull, and guard against food poisoning. But on a boat, they also have to stay put. Here's my recommendation.

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Oxo Good Grips Cutting Board 10" x 15" (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4gRx9sL

Oxo Good Grips Cutting Board 7" x 11" (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3Pfkxjn

Oxo Good Grips Cutting Board 9" x 13" (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/49FtsUC

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Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Lunatec, makers of the hydration spray bottle, odor-free dishcloth and self-cleaning washcloth. Lunatec offers practical gear designed to save water and reduce waste. A water bottle that doubles as a garden hose? A dish cloth that doesn’t get stinky? Yes, please! Visit Lunatecgear.com to learn more; use code boatgalley to save 10% on everything. Lunatec: innovative gear for your outdoor adventures.

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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

It’s not only about the weather in the next 2 days that matters . Or how weather windows to the Bahamas in November of 2024 were challenging! 

Links: 

 National Hurricane Center - https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ 

 West Palm Beach -  https://www.wpb.org/Departments/Parks-Recreation/City-Docks 

Nica email - [email protected]

Carolyn email - [email protected]

Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE

The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after speed or comfort, FastSeas will find the optimum route to your destination. FastSeas - making weather routing simple. Use coupon code GALLEY for an exclusive 10% discount.

Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7

Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Sorry, it's just not possible to do all the holiday baking on a boat that you may have done on land. But that doesn't meant you don't have plenty of fun options. Here are a few ideas for making holiday treats without stress.

Links:

Gingerbread Cake Recipe - https://theboatgalley.com/gingerbread/

Booze Balls Recipe - https://theboatgalley.com/no-bake-booze-balls/

Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE

Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself!

Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7

Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Leave fully topped off. You’ll thank yourself if you do! A discussion of all the fluids we fill before leaving on a cruise. 

Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):

Water Jug Containers (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3CUksyg

Solar Shower (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3CCCJA8

Diesel Jug Containers (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/497zYCY

Propane Canisters - bit.ly/497N6rN

Gasoline Jug Container (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3OkrJtY

Gloucester Fire & Water - https://thefirewatercompanyllc.com

Nica email - [email protected]

Carolyn email - [email protected]

Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE

This episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Marmara Imports.  Their hand loomed, fair trade, organic cotton Turkish towels are highly absorbent, dry quickly, fold flat and are soft and luxurious: perfect for life aboard!  Use coupon code Podcast10 for 10% off any order of $40 or more. Marmaraimports.com: more than a towel.  

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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

If you want to stay safe while cooking onboard, you'll want to understand how to use pot restraints. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Links: 

Using Gimbals on a Galley Stove - https://theboatgalley.com/stove-gimbals/

Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE

Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Lunatec, makers of the hydration spray bottle, odor-free dishcloth and self-cleaning washcloth. Lunatec offers practical gear designed to save water and reduce waste. A water bottle that doubles as a garden hose? A dish cloth that doesn’t get stinky? Yes, please! Visit Lunatecgear.com to learn more; use code boatgalley to save 10% on everything. Lunatec: innovative gear for your outdoor adventures.

Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7

Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig