Welcome to The Boat Galley!

Dreaming of cruising, making plans or already on water? The Boat Galley can help you along your way, with tips, reviews and how-to’s for every step:

• deciding if cruising’s for you
• chartering
• buying a boat
• outfitting your new boat
• making a boat your only home — or not
• living aboard, whether for a weekend or a lifetime
• provisioning, food storage and cooking
• cruising to new places
• maintaining and repairing your boat

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For First-Time Voyagers

July 22, 2018 by Lin Pardey

Storms, running out of food, breaking gear, is this the reality of setting sail across an ocean? First timers worry it is. So listen in to see what some of these first timers actually encountered once as they crossed their very first ocean. [More] For First-Time Voyagers

Cruising to Foreign Countries

July 20, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you learn all the documents and legalities of traveling to foreign country by boat? Don’t worry, the info is out there and this podcast tells you exactly how to find it. [More] Cruising to Foreign Countries

New Boat Checklist

July 18, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you’re buying your first cruising boat or tenth, you always wonder if you’ve crossed all the T’s and dotted the I’s. A checklist for the most important legalities and practicalities. [More] New Boat Checklist

An Easier Way to Troubleshoot

July 16, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all hate when there’s a problem and want to fix it as fast as possible. Today’s tip, from Georgia Hilton, will cut your troubleshooting time dramatically. [More] An Easier Way to Troubleshoot

Boating Friendships

Friendships formed on the water are special. Is it the people or the circumstances? Nica explores a few of the many amazing friendships formed by time on the water. [More] Boating Friendships

Talking to Elena & Ryan of Sailing Kittiwake

Mike McDowell, formerly of Boat Radio, interviews Elena and Ryan from Sailing Kittiwake. Hear where they’ve been, how they fund it, and whether they recommend this lifestyle. [More] Talking to Elena & Ryan of Sailing Kittiwake

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The Boat Galley’s Amazon Store

Want a convenient list of all my favorite Amazon products, made easy to find by category? The Boat Galley’s Amazon Store is now open! [More] The Boat Galley’s Amazon Store

What Type of Dinghy?

The one constant on a cruising boat is that you need a dinghy. What kind to get has all kinds of answers. Nica shares their thought process as over the years, the kind of dinghy they want has changed. [More] What Type of Dinghy?

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Voting While Living at St. Brendan’s Isle

IMPORTANT: If you use St. Brendan’s Isle as your legal address and are registered to vote in Clay County, you may be about to lose your right to vote. The rules have changed and there is going to be a voter purge. [More] Voting While Living at St. Brendan’s Isle