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1 - Learn the Skills for Living on a Boat
2 - Know How to Find Everything You Need Along the Way
3 - Experience the Cruising Life You’ve Dreamed Of
Yes, You CAN Do It! 👉 👉 👉
Get a jump on the cruising life with our online course covering 29 foundational topics for life on the water.
Learn smart, creative storage solutions for every item aboard—plus, tips on what’s essential and what to skip.
Tools and Parts • Galley • Medical Supplies • Clothing and Shoes • Electronics • Hobbies
Master routine calls and advanced features like DSC, AIS, and weather with our online course and make sure that anyone can use the radio in an emergency with our VHF cheat sheet.
From provisioning and storage to the reality of a tiny fridge, our courses and cookbook will help you every step of the way.
Our All-Access Pass gives you lifetime access to all of our courses—current and future—at one affordable price. Build your skills, gain confidence, and master the essentials of cruising, all on your schedule.
• Boat Life Basics • Storage On Board • VHF Radio •
• Food & Cooking • Taking a Dog • Budgeting •
• Hurricane Readiness • and so much more
Whether you’re just starting out or have been cruising for years, cruising can have challenges. The Boat Galley Newsletter provides practical tips, advice, and ideas to help you tackle life aboard with confidence and simplicity.
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Less time spent finding what you need = more time to have fun!
Fuel, water, anchorages with the right wind protection, bridge openings, free docks, laundry, propane, groceries and more – even ATMs in the Bahamas – are easy to find with our Quick Reference Cruising Guides.
Our online course, Get Ready To Cruise The Bahamas, will lead you step-by-step through preparing for your first Bahamas trip. Once there, our Bahamas Quick Reference Guide will make finding what you need simple and easy.
Know how to give your boat its best chance! This comprehensive course guides you through every step of storm preparation.
• Location selection for optimal safety
• Detailed boat prepping techniques
• Crucial post-hurricane steps
Best practices for cruising in hurricane season are also covered.
Bite-Sized Pieces
The Boat Galley Podcast brings short, actionable insights on everything from provisioning to maintenance. Over 750 episodes ranging from 5 to 15 minutes—perfect for walking, driving, or daydreaming about life on the water.
Look for it wherever you get your podcasts.
The Boat Galley
Helping You Cruise With Confidence Since 2010
COURSES
The easiest way to learn about cruising. Four FREE mini-courses plus low-cost in-depth courses will help you successfully transition to life on the water.
PRODUCTS & BOOKS
Real gear that meets the real needs of liveaboards and cruisers. Frustrated that certain products just didn't exist, we created them! Cruising guides, quick references and record organizers.
ARTICLES
Over 1,000 articles, from "what is living on a boat like?" to detailed how-to's on every aspect of living aboard and cruising, plus plenty of encouragement.
PODCAST
Quick bits of info and actionable tips to help you prepare to cruise. Five to 15-minute episodes, perfect for walking, driving or working out. Over 700 episodes, and a new one each week!
Hi! I’m Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34′ Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn’t work! Learn more about me and The Boat Galley.
