Provisioning for a cruise
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we try to keep some things always on board but rotate the stock so that it does not get too old. Most of this is stuff that we use at home so after a few months the canned goods that have not been eaten are replaced with fresh cans and the old stuff goes home to be eaten. But many times we have been delighted that there were cans of soup etc onboard for that unexpected meal. A few times we have been out and then decided to spend the night. On board stocks made this possible.
Hi Ross,
My wife and I have gone the route of dehydrated and dry goods in canning jars. Thinking of ballast, we keep extra water low in the boat and the lighter dry stuff in the higher cabinets. The canning jars are the ones that clamp down on a rubber gasket so that crackers and flour stay dry. It's supprising how many void spaces are below waterline. Of course we don't have the extras that everyone has on a newer boat but that's less to fix and less trash.
All U Get
My wife and I have gone the route of dehydrated and dry goods in canning jars. Thinking of ballast, we keep extra water low in the boat and the lighter dry stuff in the higher cabinets. The canning jars are the ones that clamp down on a rubber gasket so that crackers and flour stay dry. It's supprising how many void spaces are below waterline. Of course we don't have the extras that everyone has on a newer boat but that's less to fix and less trash.
All U Get
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All of my dry foods ( cereal flours, pasta, noodles and seasonings) stay on the boat. The canned goods go home at the end of the season and are eaten during the winter. All of my canned food comes from meats that are on sale or from soups, stews, and fruit that is home canned. The inventory is the same at home as on the boat just small quantities on the boat. As we eat our boat supplies we list them for replenishment on our next outing. Generally we take enough for a week or more when we plan an extended cruise. We have often gone out knowing that we had something that we could eat for a couple of days since we like everything we take.
Warren, you make a very good point regarding the "output" during a trip. We've never worried about how much food we have but rather how full the holding tank is. When we set out for one of our trips they're always planned on where we can get pumped out along the way. There's always something to eat but when the tank is full then what do you do? I can deal with an empty stomach a lot better than I can a full digestive track.
Mike
Mike
Just as old men are always looking for a place to pee, a boater should know where all the pump out stations are on the route. We can go (pardon the pun) for a week before there is a need for a pump out but if we think we will be away from a station for that long we pump out before the tank is full.
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Also depends on where your sailing area is. You would need a different plan for Annapolis to Norfolk than you would for Mobile to Isla Mujeras. Couple years ago, on a gulf crossing, two days out of Tampa the compressor for the freezer went belly up. Food for a week suddenly became supplies for a couple of days. I always carry enough non perishable food stuffs for several days.
Also depends on where your sailing area is. You would need a different plan for Annapolis to Norfolk than you would for Mobile to Isla Mujeras. Couple years ago, on a gulf crossing, two days out of Tampa the compressor for the freezer went belly up. Food for a week suddenly became supplies for a couple of days. I always carry enough non perishable food stuffs for several days.
indeed, liquid bread is always stocked... I might rather run out of food than beer :dance:. Really though, every season we buy some canned stuff for the boat just in 'case' (not that kinda case darnit... now you got me thinking about beer again). I don't think we've been out for more than 4 days though. Seems like we've always been able to get ice though while out so keeping food and drink cool wasn't tough. I've never been out long enough to need to go to the store
..........yetIt depends on where we are going and the availability of supplies along the route or destination. Emergency rations of water and food are kept aboard at all times and rotated frequently.
What, no SPAM! We grossly miscalculated the hot dog count one weekend. Luckily I had an emergency ration of Spam (aka Spiced Ham-not email crap) aboard. Grilled to perfection and served on a bun! The crew requested grilled spam on the next trip!
Spam is canned and keeps for-almost-ever.
Spam is canned and keeps for-almost-ever.
Stu, the article you're thinking of was published in the "Hands-on-Sailor" column under the title "Cruising Without the Fridge" in the January 2009 issue of Cruising World begining on page 60. I found it interesting and informative, even though as a lake sailor I am unlikely to be on the water for more that a weekend at a time.
Moving on. Several of the latter postings raised an issue that has long puzzled me. The perceived necessity of alcholic beverages as part of a pleasurable outing or occassion. Please don't think I'm a teetotaler, I'm not. But I have never seen beer, wine or booze as adding much to an occassion. I do drink alcoholic beverages, but rarely and only if I like the flavor of the drink. However, I've talked with people on the docks, and elsewhere, who seem to favor getting the "cheap stuff" so they can afford to buy more without regard to whether it tastes good. IMHO, much of it does not taste good enough to justify the purchase price, let alone the potential consequences of overdoing it. So guys, why are you making such a big deal about the stuff?
Jim Kolstoe, h23 Kara's Boo
Moving on. Several of the latter postings raised an issue that has long puzzled me. The perceived necessity of alcholic beverages as part of a pleasurable outing or occassion. Please don't think I'm a teetotaler, I'm not. But I have never seen beer, wine or booze as adding much to an occassion. I do drink alcoholic beverages, but rarely and only if I like the flavor of the drink. However, I've talked with people on the docks, and elsewhere, who seem to favor getting the "cheap stuff" so they can afford to buy more without regard to whether it tastes good. IMHO, much of it does not taste good enough to justify the purchase price, let alone the potential consequences of overdoing it. So guys, why are you making such a big deal about the stuff?
Jim Kolstoe, h23 Kara's Boo
Jim, I like to have a beer or two when I get in. It tastes good and I enjoy it. We also enjoy either wine or beer with dinner as well. It's a matter of enjoying the taste. Matter of fact other than juice with breakfast and water with lunch that's all I drink. It's a rare day you'll find me drinking a soda. Nobody get's sloshed, not do I ever drink and then operate the boat, the car or any other piece of machinery. It's one of those things you either enjoy or you don't. Those who do so understand it and will comment in agreement, but it's no big deal.
Mike
Mike
Quote"So guys, why are you making such a big deal about the stuff?" Quote
Jim, it's the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, after the day's labors that got us to where we would be. It's not a whole lot different from those of us who wouldn't sit in the cockpit in the morning without that fresh cup of coffee. It's not just that we have made the journey, it's that we have "arrived".
Jim, it's the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, after the day's labors that got us to where we would be. It's not a whole lot different from those of us who wouldn't sit in the cockpit in the morning without that fresh cup of coffee. It's not just that we have made the journey, it's that we have "arrived".
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Jim, A good quality wine or beer will enhance a meal. There are wines and beers that for my taste are undrinkable. My favorite beverage is good quality tea but I rarely have an evening meal without wine.
It has been said by many that the deadliest thing on a sail boat is the boom and others have said it is the liquor locker. I am a firm believer in moderation in all things including moderation. If you have not developed a taste for wine than I won't offend you by suggesting that it makes you miss out on some of life's pleasures. If all apples taste the same for you and if you think that a bartlett pear tastes the same as an anjou pear then you probably won't appreciate the differences in good varietal wines.
It has been said by many that the deadliest thing on a sail boat is the boom and others have said it is the liquor locker. I am a firm believer in moderation in all things including moderation. If you have not developed a taste for wine than I won't offend you by suggesting that it makes you miss out on some of life's pleasures. If all apples taste the same for you and if you think that a bartlett pear tastes the same as an anjou pear then you probably won't appreciate the differences in good varietal wines.
The joy is in the re-provisioning!
Discovering delicacies in small town bakeries, butcher shops and farmers markets gives a cruise real flavor
Discovering delicacies in small town bakeries, butcher shops and farmers markets gives a cruise real flavor
In case you think that turkey is only for holidays you should try this: tonight I seasoned a turkey thigh with salt, pepper, rosemary and garlic in olive oil and roasted it for supper. I served it with rice seasoned with some of the drippings and brussels sprouts and chardonnay wine and spiced apples. A one pound piece was enough for two of us and there are left overs for tomorrow.
Ah it's all about the Boat Drinks, we always have canned goods, rice, beans but we NEVER leave our seawall unless the First Mate has her Mojito mix...never. although we do not drink much while we cruise we love to drop the hook and watch the sunset with the required Margarita or Mojoito.
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