Objective: To guide the crew through creating a thoughtful, realistic, and enjoyable provisioning plan that supports our time on the water—balancing nourishment, ease, and a little indulgence along the way.

1. Welcome & Quick Reconnect (5 mins)

• A brief check-in since our last call
• Framing today’s focus: provisioning as part of the overall onboard experience—not just food, but rhythm, energy, and enjoyment

2. Provisioning Philosophy: How We Approach Life in the Galley (5 mins)

• Keeping it simple, fresh, and manageable
• Balancing meals onboard vs. meals ashore
• Setting expectations: this is a shared, flexible plan—not a rigid schedule

3. Creating the Shopping List: Tools & Walkthrough (5 mins)

• Overview of a basic provisioning list (core staples, fresh items, and extras)
• Walkthrough of your boat-specific provisioning spreadsheet
  • How it’s organized
  • How to translate our meal plan into a clear shopping list
• Building part of the list together so everyone feels confident using it

4. Provisioning Strategy: Pre-Order vs. In-Person Shopping (5 mins)

• Pre-Provisioning
  • What to order ahead (bulk items, beverages, heavy staples)
  • Benefits: time-saving, ease on arrival
• In-Person Shopping
  • Fresh items, local finds, and last-minute additions
  • How we’ll divide and conquer as a crew
• Creating a balanced approach that works for our timeline and preferences
• Balancing how much food to provision to reduce end of trip surplus

5. Logistics: From Plan to Onboard (5 mins)

• Storage realities onboard (space, refrigeration, etc.)
• What’s worth bringing vs. sourcing locally