Cooking in Heels
Logistics of the Cooking in Heels Workshop
This will be a lecture based classroom presentation led by Vivian Vuong. Vivian has cooked aboard boats on passages, deliveries, and as professional yacht crew on vessels from 37′ – 150′. Rain or shine, guests and crew Vivian has served always leave the table happy and nourished. See what it’s like shopping in ports unknown, how to meal plan for longer passages, and how to organize and prepare food underway.
We will start in the morning, light snacks, coffee, and lunch will be provided, and continue through the afternoon. Learn about provisioning in different ports from the Atlantic, Med, Carribean & South Pacific, organizing and storing food long-term, and cooking for crew in various conditions, sharing tips on making food for dietary needs and restrictions, and how-to’s from serving at anchor to preparing meals in heavy seas.
Location TBD in Fort Lauderdale, FL on November 18, 2025
Price: $375 per person
To Sign-Up, email info@sailoceanpassages.com
Cooking in Heels Workshop
- Provisioning, meal planning
- Keeping your crew happy and well fed
- Cooking for dietary restrictions / food allergies
- Organizing and Storing food in cold and warm weather climates
- Where to fill your propane around the world
- Minimize Food Waste
- Serving in ALL Weather conditions
- Best meals at anchor and underway
- Feeding up to 6 crew with NO FREEZER
- Catching, gutting, and preparing fresh fish
- How to barter and shop in foreign markets
- How to minimize galley injuries
- Saving water tips
- Great Recipes
- COOK RICE WITHOUT MEASURING!
John Kretschmer Workshop Schedule 2026
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testimonial
If you want to prepare for an offshore passage or cruise around the world on your own, getting on a workshop or an Ultima passage with Nathan and Vivian is the way to go. They hold a wealth of knowledge and experience, and what’s unique in the industry is their sociability.
I now have a mental checklist of ideas from them to keep friendships going well past the passage.
When I wonder how I overcome immense challenges now, I can trace my skills back to this wonderful learning experience.