Planning passage meals in advance makes for a happier journey. But one cruisers has a great idea to make it even easier. [More] Easy Passage Meals Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/easy-passage-meals/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More
There should be no surprise when I tell you that cruising fosters a special community. We cross paths with so many like minded individuals, spending anywhere from hours to months together if our plans align. When we inevitably sail our separate ways, we are grateful that we are able to stay connected through social media […] More
After an exhilarating 150-nautical-mile sail from Refugio, the sight of Santa Rosalia’s breakwater felt like a beacon of hope amidst the tumultuous seas. With the wind howling in the 30s, we rode the 5 foot waves into the tiny harbor, maneuvering cautiously before finally securing our vessel to the dock in a side-tie configuration. Initially, […] More
Today we’ll eavesdrop on a conversation Ben had with two sailors who are cruising in the #Bahamas. Our guests are @nicawaters who you may know from the @theboatgalley or her blog Fit2Sail, and Dave Martin, @sailingwithcupcake, a former MoA Student and marine industry professional turned (mostly) full-time cruiser. Ben talked with them about their recent crossings to the Bahamas, which they […] More
Minor injuries (especially on your hands) are inevitable. Especially if your hands are the only ones small enough to do the job. [More] Small Hands and Caring for Minor Injuries Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/small-hands-and-caring-for-minor-injuries/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More
In this episode, we’re talking about delivering boats with two sailors who recently completed their first yacht delivery and learned a lot. Teresa sat down with Nicki Ripple, a professional captain who’s worked for Morse Alpha, Outward Bound, and a number of tall ships. We’re also talking with Mischa Kapijimpanga who was a Morse Alpha student last summer […] More
In this episode, we delve into the lives of cruisers who effortlessly balance content creation—blogs, podcasts, videos—with the pleasures of sailing. Discover how these adventurous souls manage to capture their sailing experiences while still relishing the joys of life at sea. Brina Litzenberger, sailor, host of Litzenbergers Saiing Podcast. Started sailing back in 2010 with […] More
In this episode, we delve into the lives of cruisers who effortlessly balance content creation—blogs, podcasts, videos—with the pleasures of sailing. Discover how these adventurous souls manage to capture their sailing experiences while still relishing the joys of life at sea. Brina Litzenberger, sailor, host of Litzenbergers Saiing Podcast. Started sailing back in 2010 with […] More
If you’ve ever embarked on a road trip, you’re probably familiar with the unique blend of excitement and stress that comes with preparing for the journey ahead. Well, amplify that tenfold and add a border crossing to the mix and you might reach the stress level Chris was at in late October of 2023. Over […] More
Ben sat down with Jon Bilger, the founding director of PredictWind, a weather app – well, more than a weather app. It helps sailors plan voyages and find weather windows. Ben also talked with Behan Gifford, Circumnavigator and cruising consultant. The three of them talked about Weather forecasting tools and the professional-level data that is […] More
The Road to Annapolis After a few solid days of hanging with the fam’ in Massachusetts, we tossed our backpacks in the rental car, punched Annapolis into the GPS, and geared up for a week of pure shenanigans. “Well, this is gonna be somethin’,” Chris declared, biting into one of the apples we had picked […] More
Every time I have tried to write about our trips to the Annapolis Boat Show I get so overwhelmed that I close my laptop and never look back – this year was no different. However, since the trip was so intertwined with family, friends and fun (the 3 F’s of life) I felt compelled to do the […] More