Fairytale of New Yacht
You can still do the important meals on a yacht. Perhaps if it is big celebration you could share the cooking with a friend, who brings the roast potatoes? But beware of too many people. One cruiser was left washing lettuces for 40 when she drew the short straw for a group Christmas lunch. Others were chatting to friends and missed out on the pounds of potatoes they had prepared. Remember, dishes can become an elaborate, time-filling indulgence if the boat is not rolling and if you are not too exhausted from sailing. Just because you are on a boat, basic cooking does not change. You can create complex sauces and curries or stick to roast and two veg, whatever your preference. If you are shattered or short-handed, boil-in-the-bag dishes are saviours, whether on long or short passages.
Nicola Rodriguez has written for Yachting Monthly, Yachting World, Practical Boat Owner and in the US Blue Water Sailing and Sail magazines. Sail Away is due to publish in December 2011. Please click here to learn more...
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