Greek Quesadilla

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Greek Quesadilla Galley Recipe

Greek Quesadilla – Galley Recipe

This Greek quesadilla recipe comes from yacht chef and experienced sailor Jane of Coastal Chef, a delicious Mediterranean twist on the classic Mexican dish.

Jane is a qualified yacht chef and private chef who has cooked aboard yachts and in private villas. With more than 27,000 ocean miles under her belt, including ocean passages, racing and crewing, she knows the importance of creating tasty, satisfying meals in challenging conditions. During one charter yacht role in the Western Isles of Scotland, she regularly cooked in Force 8 and 9 conditions, and even experienced a Force 11.

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Port Royal – Pirate Paradise

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Port Royal: The Wickedest City on Earth

Sailing into the clear blue waters of Kingston Harbour, Port Royal comes quickly into view. Today, it’s hard to imagine that this quiet Caribbean village was once considered one of the largest and most infamous cities in the New World.

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Linguine with Clams

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Galley Recipe – Linguine with Clams

Lovesail member and sailor sailingsideways has sent in this delicious galley recipe that she cooks whilst living aboard her Cal39.  This quick and simple recipe will make a delicious and nutritious meal after a busy day out cruising the Californian coast.

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The Foundations of the East India Company

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The Age of Exploration

The 16th century paved the way for the East India Company, which would become one of the most notorious organisations in history.

It was a hotbed of naval exploration. The oceans belonged to Portugal and Spain as they blazed trails through uncharted seas. Such was their dominance that they agreed to split the world in half with the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494.

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