The Galley

A great way to spend some down time in Newport is at one of our many beaches.  Unfortunately the beaches are occasionally closed due to high bacteria counts.  The Rhode Island Department of Health test the water quality daily at public beaches around the state.   Please check this website for closure information.
If you are [...]

All yacht crew should know 5 basic knots - how-to tie & untie and when to use a particular knot.  These knots should be practiced to the point that they are a reflex - you don’t need to think about it when you tie-up in an emergency.  This site has tutorials for many types of [...]

Most yachts today have at least one onboard ice maker to take care of ice for drinking.  For most chefs this has eliminated keeping old school ice cube trays onboard.  Before you get rid of yours, think outside the box & realize that ice cube trays can freeze more than water.

tomato & pasta sauce
uncooked scrambled [...]

This is one of those an ounce of prevention prevents pounds of cleaning & scrubbing tips.  Metal cans in heads & showers can leave unslightly rust stains on the tub, sink, in the locker and vanity.  These stains will be soaked into every type of material including granite & marble.  The solution is to paint [...]

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, cruise ships are part of the scene in Newport.  In 2010, there are more than 70 stopovers scheduled.  The list is below and is subject to change.  Luckily the majority of visits are made in the fall when things are slower for yachties.
If you are wondering why yachties need to [...]

This is an easy tip for deliveries.  If you are out on deck, wear your life jacket or PFD.  Make sure it is securely closed & fits you.  As much as possible clip in with the tether.  Staying with your vessel is a good idea.
Help out save your fellow crew members by enforcing this safety [...]

This week in The Galley we will be chatting about deliveries.  Yachties either love them and willingly sign-up for multiples trips a season or hate them with a passion & do anything to get out going including turning down jobs that require long passages at sea.  We will be focusing on tips to make deliveries [...]

Happy Earth Day!  We are feeling very green over here because we went & saw Avatar.  All joking aside sometimes it’s hard to figure out if the enviromental/eco-concious movement is for real or if people/companies are doing it because it’s trendy.  What is credible & what’s fashionable?
I think every little bit helps & people can [...]

Vacation.  What a luscious word.  Today I’m leaving for five days away. In the desert - no boats, no ocean, no rain.  A complete change of venue in my quest to recharge before the season starts.
This is my first planned vacation away as an adult.  Working in outdoor recreation and yachting has allowed me to [...]

While we all learned basic food safety in school or when getting a food safety certificate, it’s always good to review the basics.  One of the biggest fears of a yacht chef is causing crew or god-forbid the boss or guests to fall ill.  Follow food safety guidelines all the time and you will greatly [...]