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The Boat Galley

making boat life better

Nica Waters

🎧Sink Considerations

Published on April 12, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

In which I share boat-specific tips on choosing a galley sink, based on endless research

🎧Groundhog Day, the Paint Prep Version

Published on April 5, 2022; last updated on November 30, 2024 by Nica Waters

Sand, wipe, varnish, repeat. Much of the satisfactory result in a paint job will come with the endless prep.

🎧Date ALL the Things!

Published on March 29, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Using a sharpie can be helpful when planning provisioning lists. Who knew!

🎧From Biscuits to Bread Boards

Published on March 22, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Building a new table for Calypso means getting familiar with old words in a new way.

🎧My Favorite Specialty Ingredient

Published on March 15, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

An homage to Trader Joe’s Bruschetta.

🎧 A Storage Plan

Published on March 8, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Boat storage diagram

Three steps to a more complete storage plan for your boat

🎧Behold, the Saute´ Pan

Published on March 1, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

My favorite pan in the galley (and in the house too!)

🎧 The Joys of a Library Card

Published on February 22, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting a second library card has been a revelation

🎧Galley Essential Equipment

Published on February 15, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

In which I share what is considered essential in Calypso’s galley.

🎧Cell Phone Plans – an Update

Published on February 8, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

A review of our plans, and what we needed to change once we left the dock

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Welcome

Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and 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!

      

Latest Articles & Podcasts

Roasted cabbage slices - cabbage for a cruising boat

10 Ways to Use Cabbage While Cruising – Podcast Transcript

September 15, 2025 By Nica Waters

Way to use cabbage while cruising that are easy and delicious. It’s a miracle vegetable for living on a boat.

Boat in slings being hauled out - questions to ask before hauling out

🎧Questions to Ask Before Hauling your Boat

September 13, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

What are the questions to ask before hauling your boat? If you ask them, you’re less likely to have expensive regrets.

Person on a bosun's chair at the top of a mast - climbing the mast

Stay Safe When Climbing the Mast

September 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Are you safe when climbing the mast? How about those on deck? Here are the tips you need to know.

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