Thursday, May 29, 2008

Boat Without a Galley - Feeding the Crew

Preparing food for a crew, even in a small boat without a galley, is possible.

A picnic is an idea for boating when there is no galley onboard. Foods such as sandwiches, cut up veggies, fruit, cookies or bars can be stored in a cooler along with water.

I find it's always good to have something hot to eat or drink. One or two good thermos bottles filled with boiled water before leaving home opens up many possibilities. There are convenience foods from cereals to soups and noodles only requiring hot water.

A thermos of coffee is ideal for coffee drinkers. Bringing a thermos of hot water to make tea, hot iced tea, or hot chocolate are ideas for the small boat. Even if your boat has a galley, filling thermos bottles before leaving port allows hot drinks to be prepared underway without lighting the stove.

Visit Easy Family Boating Recipes for articles and recipes for boaters.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Father's Day Gift Basket Ideas for Boaters

Father's Day gift basket ideas for boaters

Start by choosing a container for your gifts. Tool boxes, folding crates, or coolers can all be used to hold gifts.

Electronics, hat, t-shirt, photos are a few ideas for the boater.

For a variety of suggestions, visit gift basket ideas for boaters

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Family Boating Fun - Using a Dinghy

Family boating is fun especially with a dinghy.

A dinghy which may be sailed, rowed, or equipped with a motor can add to your fun time on the water. Dinghies can be rigid or inflatable and are usually easily transported. A dinghy is an inexpensive way to introduce your family to boating and can bring hours of pleasure.

There are many ways for your family to enjoy using a dinghy. Ideas are outlined in an e-lesson,
Dinghy

There are safety rules applying to all watercraft which can be found in the Boating Safety Guide.

Information on Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) for all operators of motorized vessels.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Boating Cartoons

Just for fun, we have added Boating Cartoons to our website, Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.

Topics include sailing, power boating, and fishing.

Enjoy.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Boating Forum - Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.

A new Boating Forum has been added to Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.'s website.

There are topics including power boating, sailing, navigation, destinations, and galley.

It is a meeting place for boaters to share information and ask questions.

Looking forward to meeting you on the Boating Forum.