• Skip to main content
  • Home
  • New? Start Here
  • Articles
    • WHAT IS CRUISING?
    • COULD I CRUISE?
    • GETTING READY TO GO
    • FIRST YEAR REALITY
    • Preparing to Cruise
    • Buying a Boat & Gear
    • Living on a Boat
    • Food & Cooking
    • Cruising & Chartering
    • Boat Work
    • Worries & Concerns
  • 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

 

Sailing in Your 70s: What It Really Takes to Go Cruising as You Age

Published on June 30, 2026; last updated on July 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

An older couple smiling on their sailboat, showing that sailing in your 70s is very much possible.

Wondering if you’re too old to start cruising, or too old to keep going? Here’s the honest answer from someone who did it.

Dehydration on a Boat Sneaks Up Fast

Published on June 27, 2026; last updated on July 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

cold lime drink resting on a boat with the open sea behind it, a reminder to avoid dehydration on a boat

Dehydration put my husband in the ER after a February day in Key West. Here’s how it sneaks up on boaters, and how to stay ahead of it.

A Boat Hurricane Plan That Actually Protects Your Boat

Published on June 13, 2026; last updated on June 15, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hurricane seen from space, the kind of storm a boat hurricane plan prepares your boat to survive

Your insurer wants a hurricane plan. Here’s how to write one that does more than satisfy them: one that gives your boat its best chance.

How to Avoid Bad Sailing Days

Published on May 31, 2026; last updated on June 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Had a trip from hell and wondering if this is really what you want to be doing for “fun?” Future trips will almost certainly be better – here’s why.

Where to Store the Ditch Bag

Published on May 7, 2026; last updated on May 7, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yellow ACR ditch bag on boat deck with labeled pockets for VHF and EPIRB

Where and how to store your boat’s ditch bag so that you can grab it instantly, plus five tips so it’s ready for an emergency and will serve you well.

Comprehensive Hurricane Prep for Boaters

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Properly prepared boats for a hurricane

Online course: Comprehensive hurricane prep for boaters — pre-season planning, weather watching, actual storm prep, the stay-or-evacuate decision, and post-storm safety. Includes a quick-and-dirty path if a storm is bearing down on you right now.

The Uncertain Cruiser

Published on April 29, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A couple on a boat, one smiling and one looking unsure — exploring the decision to go cruising together

Online course: A practical guide to help the Uncertain Partner and Enthusiastic Partner explore the potential joys and pitfalls of cruising life — dual track, one for each partner.

Getting Over Your Fear of Heeling (Tips for Sailors and Cruisers)

Published on March 30, 2026; last updated on March 26, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Couple on a heeling sailboat - fear of heeling

Fear of heeling is a common anxiety for new sailors. We share the best techniques from science for conquering it from a cruiser who has been there.

The Secret to Cruising With Family

Published on February 23, 2026; last updated on March 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Man with airplane, boy, girl and woman on the bow of a sailboat - cruising with family

What’s the secret of avoiding conflict while cruising with family? Communicate better by treating each other like crew.

Don’t Lose Your Dinghy

Published on October 16, 2025; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don't lose your dinghy. Being without is a nightmare. Here are some tips.

Don’t lose your dinghy. Doing without can be a nightmare for cruisers. Here are a few tips to keep it from being lost or stolen.

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 9
  • Go to Next Page »
About · Privacy · Terms of Service · Contact · © 2010–2026 The Boat Galley, LLC. All Rights Reserved.'
  • Questions? Click to Email Me
  • Visit Our Store