Sailor & Galley: Chasing Away the Fog With a Tart Cherry Crumble
The baking crumble filled the salon with the buttery aroma of fruit and cinnamon, transforming our chilly cabin into a warm, cozy refuge.
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Living aboard a boat may not be for everybody, but for those who do, it can unlock a waterborne lifestyle full of exciting new adventures and a unique set of circumstances. From waking up every morning with a beautiful waterfront view to realizing that your “home” is wherever you roam, trading in the landlubber life for one on the water can be freeing.
Of course, the liveaboard lifestyle doesn’t come without its challenges. While your world becomes bigger, moving from a four-bedroom house to a 40-foot boat means everything else becomes smaller, from storage to sleeping quarters, and while it’s easy to fantasize about the idea of living on a boat, actually doing it requires significant preparation, technical savvy and a willingness to learn and adapt.
Here, you’ll find helpful stories and tips for anyone living (or considering embarking on) the liveaboard lifestyle, to make your home on the water as manageable as it is rewarding.
The baking crumble filled the salon with the buttery aroma of fruit and cinnamon, transforming our chilly cabin into a warm, cozy refuge.
The flavors of spiced ground beef and creamy white sauce lingered in our memories for years.
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