The kitchen a board is
not much different from your regular kitchen.
The biggest difference is the
size.
In a galley kitchen space is
limited, as are fuel and refrigeration, so you need to plan ahead
and organize.
Size and stability
In a galley kitchen two burners
on the pivoting stove or a microwave are considered luxury items.
The sink is smaller than the one you have at home so often large
pots and pans will act as washbasins by themselves. Besides the
minimal space for both keeping and preparing ingredients, in a
yacht kitchen you will have to deal with limited utensils and
cooking has to be done on water while the kitchen together with the
boat is healing over so you have to be steady on your feet. Most
yachts have a gimbaled stove that stays horizontal as the boat
rocks back and forth.
Tips for successful cooking on
board
To be able to cook
successfully on a yacht, follow these sailing cooking
tips we offer and you will be just fine. In order to use
the space wisely bring only the minimum of cooking equipment (often
the boats are already equipped with the most necessary utensils),
attach pockets to the wall for storing silverware, spices and tools
such as bottle or can openers. Since preparation areas are usually
minimal, avoid bringing food that involves a lot of chopping.
Put away any dangerous utensils if you are not
using them because, even when docked, a boat moves, and any sharp
objects can fall or hurtle across the boat hurting someone. Use
non-slip mats or damp tea-towels to stop plates or cutting boards
sliding about. Use lump sugar - it is far less
messy than the granulated which can spill all over. It is good to
have at least one pan with a locking lid for cooking on-pot meals
in rough weather. Pressure cookers are also a great investment for
cooking aboard a yacht since they reduce cooking time considerably.
Make sure that everyone in the crew knows how to safely
light the stove and control the fuel supply. If it is a
gas installation, keep the gas turned off at the bottle when you
are not using the stove.
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