Over the years, I’ve used The Boat Galley newsletter to share what we’ve been up to and what we’ve learned while doing it. Here are two posts from a few years […]
Preparing For Those Winter North Winds
Even when your boat is in a warm climate, you need to be prepared for a winter storm. Here’s what we do when a norther passes over our location.
Oh, the Places You’ll Go
What’s the best thing about cruising? The people you meet. Check out some of the interesting folks you’ll meet in just one mooring field.
The Future of AToNs
New technology has brought many changes to navigation. Here’s how to make sense of AIS aids to navigation before you get into trouble.
Real and Virtual AIS Aids To Navigation
What does it mean when you see an ATON on your chart that you can’t see with your eyes? Captain John explains.
🎧Divide Up Charter Costs Without Hassles
Worried about divvying up expenses when chartering with friends? Here’s the easy way to deal with it.
How To Prepare A Boat For A Major Hurricane
How to prepare your boat for a hurricane, with ten things you absolutely must do and why. Give your boat a fighting chance!
Dinghy Drift
A dinghy drift or raft-up is a floating party — generally for happy hour and a gorgeous sunset, shared with friends. How to make it happen!
Cruising When Older
Many people go cruising in their early retirement years, but can you keep cruising at 75+? What does it take?
Living on a Boat: What Do You Do All Day?
What do you DO all day, living on a boat? Is it boring when you’re at anchor? Is it like chartering? Hour-by-hour summary of a day cruising the Bahamas.