• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Events
  • Articles
    • Preparing to Cruise
    • Buying a Boat & Gear
    • Living on a Boat
    • Food & Cooking
    • Cruising & Chartering
    • Boat Work
    • Worries & Concerns
    • All Articles: New to Old
  • Cruising Guides
  • Courses
  • TBG on Amazon
    • Our Products on Amazon
    • Other Recommended Products on Amazon
  • Course Login
  • Newsletter
  • Visit Our Store
    • Cruising Guides
    • Courses
    • Books & References

The Boat Galley

making boat life better

Nica Waters

🎧The Magic in Night Passages

Published on June 6, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

There’s a magic in taking the night watch. Here’s one story.

🎧Grocery Shopping Cruiser Style

Published on May 23, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Provisioning while cruising is its own adventure. Learn from one cruiser what it’s really like.

🎧Changing Plans

Published on May 16, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

One plan seems great. Until you look at all the ramifications. Here’s how we made one sudden shift in cruising plans.

🎧Islands of Guadeloupe

Published on May 9, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

The islands of Guadeloupe make lovely cruising grounds. Learn from our stay and plan yours.

🎧Info for International Cruisers

Published on May 2, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Some information is crucial to have before arriving at your international destination. Here’s what it is and how to find it.

🎧Explore a Place through Ingredients

Published on April 25, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

One of the best ways to learn about a new place is through its ingredients.

🎧Sundowner Snacks

Published on April 18, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Looking for a sundowner snack that is just a step up? Here’s one idea for cruisers.

🎧Anchoring? Or Mooring?

Published on April 11, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Should you anchor? Or take a mooring ball? The decision may come down to whose tackle you trust more.

🎧Buddy Boating – Yes or No?

Published on April 4, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Company is great. But what kind of buddy boating is best for you?

🎧Cruising – A Lot More Than Boat Work

Published on March 28, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Is cruising really doing boat work in exotic locations? I don’t think so. And here’s why.

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Page 9
  • Page 10
  • Page 11
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 35
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

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

Eggs packed in cellophane - buying from the ship in the Tuamotus

🎧Buying from the Ship in the Tuamotus

November 1, 2025 By Nica Waters

A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson   Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to […]

Boats at anchor a sunset - how to quiet noisy halyards

How to Quiet Noisy Halyards

October 30, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how to quiet noisy halyards? Here are five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast.

Hand holding a crimping tool and a wire - Tips for Boat Wiring

🎧Boat Wiring Tips to DIY

October 25, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

With a few tips for boat wiring, you can get good results the first time without much stress. This is what I wish I knew when I started out.

Podcast Sponsors

Check out all the special deals from our podcast sponsors! Click here.

Footer

Newsletter

Each week you’ll get:

• Tips from Carolyn
• New articles & podcasts
• Popular articles you may have missed
• Totally FREE – one email a week

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Advertising · About · Privacy · Terms of Service · Contact · © 2010–2025 The Boat Galley, LLC. All Rights Reserved.'
  • Questions? Click to Email Me
  • Visit Our Store