Fresh Aboard a Small Boat

The Shamrocket Galley Garden.

The Shamrocket Galley Garden reinforces one of the expedition's core ideas: eating simply, eating fresh, and making the most of limited space aboard a small sailing catamaran.

Loose leaf lettuce growing aboard Shamrocket
01 • The Galley Garden

Loose Leaf Lettuce

Nutritional Value

Rich in vitamin A and K, a good source of folate, and low in calories. It helps with hydration because it's mostly water — useful on a boat where every drop counts.

How I'll Use It

Fresh salads, a crisp topping for Dan Dogs, wraps, sandwiches, and alongside whatever fish comes fresh out of the water that day.

Onion greens growing aboard Shamrocket
02 • The Galley Garden

Onion Greens

Nutritional Value

High in vitamins A, C, and K, plus antioxidants and sulfur compounds that support overall health. The green tops are actually more nutrient-dense than the onion bulb itself.

How I'll Use Them

Chopped into Dan Dogs, sprinkled over salads, mixed into fresh catch, and used as a quick garnish for just about any meal aboard.

Parsley growing aboard Shamrocket
03 • The Galley Garden

Parsley

Nutritional Value

Extremely rich in vitamins K, C, and A, along with trace minerals like iron and potassium.

How I'll Use It

Fresh garnish for fish, lobster, and shrimp; mixed into salads and wraps; folded into Dan Dogs; and added to sauces and marinades.

Basil growing aboard Shamrocket
04 • The Galley Garden

Basil

Nutritional Value

Provides vitamins A, K, and C, plus antioxidants and aromatic oils that add real flavor without adding calories.

How I'll Use It

Fresh in salads, wraps, and Dan Dogs; stirred into sauces and pasta; and worked into homemade pesto or herb butter whenever the ingredients allow.

The Short Version
Together, these four plants provide a continuous source of fresh vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants — a small, living pantry that travels with Shamrocket from anchorage to anchorage.