December 18, 2015
Mark Mattson – Spearheading the Ripple Effect across Canada
Mark Mattson is a man of gentle demeanor but don’t be fooled by his calm, cool collectedness. This man moves mountains, lakes and rivers to make sure Canadians will be able to swim, drink and fish anywhere in Canada from coast to coast to coast. Like many of us, Mattson’s love of the water and boating started at an early age. And during his career as a criminal lawyer, Mattson had an opportunity to work on a case with the Ministry of the Environment that whet his appetite for wanting to protect Canadian waters. This and a chance meeting with Waterkeeper Alliance President Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. during a case involving Hydro Quebec fueled his appetite, and in 1995 Mattson left Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP to form the Environment Bureau of Investigation (EBI).
December 18, 2015
Plastic Pickup in Paradise
We hear about the plastic problem in our oceans all the time. Scientists on the media talk to us about an island of trash the size of Texas that’s formed in the mid Pacific. They show us pictures of turtles caught in six ring beer holders, dolphins caught in nets and dead seabirds washed up with their stomachs full of broken down micro plastics. For me, it wasn’t until the problem arrived, wind ravaged and sun worn, strewn across my doorstep that that the magnitude of what those scientists were trying to tell us was realized. The beaches on Haida Gwaii have always been a magnet for the flotsam and jetsam that circles the Pacific. The archipelago sits off shore from the mainland and reaches out into the currents and wild winds of open ocean. Some beaches collect the debris and display it for a while and then it’s simply swept back into the sea to continue its journey, but some beaches here hold on to the debris and do not let it go.
November 20, 2015
Irish Beef Stew – Perfect for a Cold Fall Day
Thick beef stew you can make in any galley, over a campfire or at home. Good eaten from a bowl or poured over biscuits. Substitute lamb and voila!…Irish stew!!…
November 13, 2015
Krates Marina – Life In A Lifestyle Marina
This spring one of the largest privately owned marinas in the entire country changed ownership and with that change came a change in direction, taking a 550 slip working marina that dates back to the depression, and converting it into a lifestyle marina…
May 15, 2015
Strolling in Cobourg, ON
Oh sure…boaters love to go boating, but some also like to, you guessed it: stroll. One of the great things about boating the north shore of Lake Ontario is pulling into Cobourg Harbour to tie up for a visit and walk about town in a leisurely or idle manner…
April 21, 2015
Sharon Green’s The Pursuit of “Ultimate Sailing”
An artist is able to visualize their thoughts and interpretations through their mind’s eye to produce objects of great beauty through their hands. Others visualize them through a lens to produce masterful photographs. This often requires great patience, a great deal of waiting, planning, and often frustration when the “shot” they wanted didn’t work out as they had anticipated. When we sit down to enjoy the Ultimate Sailing calendar every month, we don’t see this part of Sharon Green’s work. As she herself has said, ”My greatest satisfaction comes when it all connects – the anticipation, organization, high-powered yachts sailed by stellar crews, and epic conditions – and combines to create a thrilling photograph. The pursuit of ‘Ultimate Sailing’ never grows old. Three decades and I still love the challenge of creating memorable images for my clients and the calendar.” Sharon started sailing with her dad, Don Green, when she was seven years old, on the family’s 21-foot Bluenose sloop. Later, when Don got a C&C 35, Sharon and her brother talked him into letting the junior sailors race it, and soon Don ended up with a very reliable and victorious young crew.
April 20, 2015
A Prairie Boys Voyage
My early reading about sailing explorers and fur trading voyageurs gave me a desire to travel by water. As a boy growing up in Gladstone, Manitoba, I constructed a rather poorly built raft. I planned to journey down the Whitemud River to Lake Manitoba. I managed to get a half a mile downstream before my raft disintegrated and plunged me into the river. I emerged cold and wet but determined to do better in my water-borne travels. Our family cottage was at Delta Beach at the south end of Lake Manitoba. A neighbour had an old wooden “Lightning” anchored in three feet of water. My younger brother Bryan and I would climb into it and pretended we sailed the seven seas, even though the boat never moved, other than up and down with the waves. In my early teen’s we lived on the shore of Lake Killarney in Southern Manitoba. Bryan and I had a canoe. We would paddle upwind, then hang an old bed-sheet between the paddles and sail downwind.
March 12, 2015
Innovation: What’s New and What’s Old
It’s great when you come up with a new product that could make a genuine difference in the marine market… but it is equally vital that the innovator is able to share the innovation with the widest audience possible. One of the best ways to get the news of your Innovation out is by entering the annual DAME Competition – Design Award METS. The world’s number one international design competition for new marine equipment and accessories held at METS, the Marine Equipment and Trade Show that runs annually in Amsterdam, has enormous industry prestige and a worldwide commercial impact.
February 26, 2015
Old Salts and Sea Salts
The old sea salt expression; “Over the transom” can generally mean one of two things; we have lost something overboard, or something arrived unannounced. Most often if something arrives unnannounced, we just toss it back into the sea, however, sometimes the object can prove to be a real treasure. So, another boating cookbook arrived at our door without any advance warning and the choices were; to chuck it overboard, park it on the shelf with our other boating cookbooks, or crack it open and see if it was really something special. Wow, we were hooked like a salmon! Sea Salt: Recipes from the West Coast Galley by Alison Malone Eathorne, Hilary Malone and Lorna Malone with photography by Christina Symons and published by Harbour Publishing, instantly came to life.
February 17, 2015
Western Exposure
It is never the ‘same old, same old’ if you keep moving, laughing and making friends. And over the years, the Galley Guys have made many friends, laughed way too much and probably drank a little too much wine. One of our great friends, Frank Leffelaar, is a Dutch expat who has made the study and enjoyment of the foods and wines of British Columbia his mission in life. Frank is an avid sailor and has taken part in many Galley Guy adventures. On this year’s sailing trip, with Frank as cruise director, we seemed to spend a little bit more time on food and wine than hardcore cruising. I’m not really sure what ‘hardcore cruising’ is, but I have heard that some cruisers use that freeze-dried stuff. Not on this trip…only great menu with perfectly paired wines.
November 13, 2014
Hot Cocoa Cookies
If you are ready to start your Holiday baking or just plain need a great chocolate fix these decadent cookies might be the thing for you…
November 7, 2014
Teriyaki Salmon with Sriracha Cream Sauce
An easy salmon dish with homemade teriyaki sauce and a Sriracha cream sauce that will knock your socks off!
October 2, 2014
Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Pesto
Soup season is in full swing and this Tomato Tortellini Soup with Pesto is just the recipe to warm your belly. Any recipe that lends itself to a slow cooker and very little prep is a galley recipe for sure. This dish combines comfort on cool fall days with ease of preparation and surprisingly terrific taste.
September 19, 2014
Shrimp Zucchini Pasta Puttanesca
This flavour-infused pasta dish is terrific for any season. It takes a little bit of prep time but is a one-dish meal with a clever combination of flavours and textures that satisfies hunger as well as palate. Easily created in any galley kitchen and upsize as needed to suit the size of your crowd.
September 5, 2014
Hearty Skillet Lasagna
As the season’s evenings grow cooler boaters will be looking for heartier galley meals to extend their boating season. This skillet lasagna hits all of the highlights; it is easy to make, the flavour is top notch, hearty enough to add some heat to a cool evening on board and the one dish feature makes clean up easy.
August 27, 2014
End of Summer Shrimp Stew
Cooler days and cooler nights make everyone want to prepare something warm and comforting… This yummy stew can be made easily and quickly with ingredients kept on hand and in a galley with minimal facilities.
August 1, 2014
Breakfast Enchiladas Onboard
This is a simple recipe too. The only challenging part is rolling up the tortillas without spilling any precious filling. I also like that it can be baked right away or refrigerated overnight.
July 8, 2014
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
This recipe is great for a make-ahead easy yet satisfying on board meal. You can use chicken or pork or both if you like. The tzatziki recipe is also a simple one but if time and ingredients are an issue you can buy a good prepared sauce to accompany your souvlaki.
June 24, 2014
Fruit Infused Water Recipes
Fruit Infused water is a top notch way to stay hydrated and have deliciously refreshing drinks ready when you are on board. They are a great alternative to alcoholic beverages and there are countless ways to dress them up and switch up the flavours to suit anyone’s taste.
May 23, 2014
Double-Stacked Juicy Lucy Burgers
If you can get your mouth around this burger it is well worth the effort. Easy but perfect and best enjoyed sitting in a comfy spot on your boat with a fun group of friends and/or family and a cool beverage in your other hand.
December 5, 2013
Peanut Butter Marshmallow Fudge Candy
Ingredients1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup chunky peanut butter4 cups mini marshmallows
November 29, 2013
Galley Guy-Approved Henry’s Fish House at the Toronto International Boat Show
If you can’t make it to Georgian Bay and can’t live without delectable breaded Pickerel and crispy fries, the Galley Guys want you to know that Henry’s Fish House returns to the Toronto International Boat Show to freshly prepare its world-famous fish dishes!A favourite destination for thousands of boating enthusiasts looking for a taste of summer – Henry’s original permanent location is on Frying Pan Island in Georgian Bay, open only in summer with access by boat or seaplane.
November 27, 2013
Hot Buttered Rum
How better to dive into a cold Canadian weekend than with this rich and warm rum drink that suits just about any occasion? 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature1/4 cup honey1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
November 22, 2013
Tastes Like Lasagna Soup
Looking for a great Grey Cup recipe that is sure to please but won’t take you away from the game? Give the Dean Brothers’ ‘Tastes Like Lasagna Soup’ a try. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick saucepot or Dutch oven. Add the sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is crumbled and browned, 8 – 10 minutes.
November 14, 2013
Warm Cranberry-Walnut Brie
Dip into the luscious melted cheese with trans fat–free 100 percent whole-grain or wheat crackers. Outstanding.Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 ounce cheese mixture and 5 crackers)Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) round Brie cheese 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
November 8, 2013
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers
Cheese Covered, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers with Roasted Jalapeno MayonnaiseThese burgers have all of the flavours of jalapeno poppers with their jalapeno and cream cheese filling and their bacon wrapping and coat of melted cheddar cheese.Servings: makes 4 servingsPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutes
November 4, 2013
Star light, star bright
Boating and astronomy can be a match made in the heavens. The inky black canvas above the boat is punctuated by sparkling pinpricks of brilliant light. As if on cue, a meteor blazes across the sky, its dramatic trail tracing its path.It’s a mid-August night at Beausoleil Island in southern Georgian Bay. The moon has already plummeted below the tree line on a cloudless night, setting the stage for the Perseid meteor show, an annual display easily observed from the deck of a boat at anchor.
November 1, 2013
Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Prepare this stuffed chicken breast recipe from beginning to on-the-table in 15 minutes!Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 tbsp Enzo Olive Oil 1 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
October 24, 2013
Sockeye Salmon Crostini
Our Sockeye Salmon Crostini appetizer showcases the velvety texture and bold flavour of sockeye salmon. It’ll be a hit with your guests.Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 2 crostini)Total: 10 MinutesINGREDIENTS1 (6-ounce) fresh or frozen sustainable sockeye salmon fillet (such as Alaskan)
October 17, 2013
Crunchy Poppyseed Chicken Salad
An easy and healthful way to experience a satisfying blend of flavours and textures.What you need:12 ounce bag broccoli slaw1 large bell pepper, diced2 cups carrots, shredded1- 8 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
October 11, 2013
Curried Cranberry Turkey Salad
This is a refreshing, English / Indian-inspired twist on leftover turkey — a nice change of pace after a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Dried cranberries take the place of more traditional grapes and lend a little contrasting sweetness, and cilantro and lime play out the tropical theme. Using more yogurt than mayonnaise keeps the salad light. (Substitute lowfat Greek yogurt for regular lowfat yogurt to avoid the draining step.)Serves 2 to 4
October 11, 2013
Oar and Sail to Desolation
As a rower and dinghy sailor, I was pleased to discover a slim volume entitled Oar & Sail – An Odyssey of the West Coast by Dr. Kenneth Macrae Leighton. Leighton rowed and sailed his 14’ boat, sporting an unstayed standing lugs’l rig and a pair of nine-foot wooden oars, from Vancouver to Prince Rupert over two summer holidays. The first stage took him to Sonora Island, just north of Maurelle Island where we camp. Later, he launched at Port Hardy and completed the journey.
October 4, 2013
Jalapeño Poppers
The crunch of the pepper with the creamy filling and the smoky bacon over top makes this the ultimate boating recipe. If you are racking your brain trying to think of a great appetizer to take to your Thanksgiving feast then this is it. This appetizer offers a terrific assortment of textures and flavours and the taste is incredible.
September 27, 2013
Pumpkin Icebox Squares
Orange zest adds a fruity twist to a classic Fall treat, which we’ve topped with a seasonally spiced whipped cream. The squares can be made up to two days in advance and stored in a tightly covered pan in the refrigerator.Hands-on Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutes plus overnight chilling timeServes: 24
September 18, 2013
Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup Recipe
April Harmon of Greenville, Tennessee shares these tender pancakes filled with minced apple and raisin, and drizzled with apple cider syrup. “They’re wonderful in the summer or on a cool fall morning,” April notes.Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
September 11, 2013
A Dinner Menu: Steak Dry Rub, Avocado Salsa, and Chopped Broccoli Salad
This is a very flavourful and easy to prepare dinner that is also Paleo friendly for those of you who are into eating whole foods that are not processed. Steak Dry Rub, Avocado Salsa, Chopped Broccoli Salad
August 27, 2013
No Fuss No Muss Caramel Apples
Do you love caramel apples but hate trying to eat them? Try it this way! Hollow out your apples, (you can balance the apple halves in a muffin pan) fill will melted caramel, let the caramel harden and cut into slices! yummy!