Cruising guide: Quick reference for the Chesapeake Bay from Norfolk to the C&D Canal, both Eastern and Western Shores, all rivers including the Potomac to DC — anchorages by protection direction, bridges and ferries, free docks, fuel, water, pumpouts, groceries, and haulouts.
Florida Keys & Florida Loop Cruising Guide
The Boat Galley Florida Keys & Florida Loop Cruising Guide is the cockpit-friendly cruising guide covering the Florida Keys, SW Florida, and the Okeechobee Waterway — the entire Florida Loop (also called the South Florida Loop or Smuggler’s Run) in a single book. Organized by location in a north-to-south sequence (or by mile marker on […]
ICW Cruising Guide
Cruising guide: Quick reference for the entire Atlantic ICW from Norfolk, VA to Miami, FL — bridges with height and schedules, anchorages by protection direction, storm holes, fuel, propane, pumpouts, free docks, dog walking, inlets, and haulouts, all listed by mile marker.
Bahamas Sailing & Cruising Guide
Cruising guide: Quickly find anchorages by protection direction, dog walking, services including fuel, water, ATMs, propane, groceries, haulouts with max. beam and more — for the entire Bahamas.
Cruising Readiness All-Access Pass
Course bundle: All 11 Boat Galley courses for one low price — from Dreamer to Cruiser to Hurricane Prep to Bahamas, plus Provisioning, Storage, the Tiny Fridge, Boat Dog, Small Budget Cruising, VHF, Unwritten Rules, and the Uncertain Cruiser. Save $300+ vs. buying individually.
Get Ready To Cruise The Bahamas
Online course: Step-by-step prep for cruising to the Bahamas — paperwork and Click2Clear, Gulf Stream crossing, charts and cruising guides, weather, provisioning, communications, and emergency prep. Especially helpful if it’s your first crossing.
Comprehensive Hurricane Prep for Boaters
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.
VHF Radios: Everything You Need To Know
Online course: How to use your VHF radio confidently — routine calls, emergency procedures, channel selection, plus advanced features like DSC and AIS. Your VHF is more than a glorified walkie-talkie.
Cruise Farther, Spend Less
Online course: You don’t have to be rich to go cruising. Practical guidance for budget-conscious cruisers — which boat, which systems, how to save underway, and how to bring in income while you do it.
Planning to Cruise Internationally on Your Own Boat
How to learn the legal formalities for international cruising on your own boat — the most reliable sources for everything you need to know.