The Boat Galley Podcast

The Boat Galley podcasts are quick bits of info and actionable tips to help you in every stage of your cruising adventures. Each episode is typically just 5 to 10 minutes long, so the points are easy to remember.

Two podcasters -- Nica Waters and me (Carolyn Shearlock) -- with tips and info to turn your cruising dreams into reality.

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Homemade Propane Box

Published on October 19, 2021; last updated on October 5, 2021 by Nica Waters

Details of building our custom propane box, to fit perfectly on Calypso’s deck
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Calm Yourself When Prepping to Cruise

Published on October 15, 2021; last updated on October 4, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you’re getting ready to cruise, you may feel overwhelmed. Here are a few tips to help you get perspective. [More] Calm Yourself When Prepping to Cruise

Freedom from Overwhelm

Published on October 12, 2021; last updated on September 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

We went cruising to slow down. Why, then, were we so bent on rushing past all the cool places nobody told us about? [More] Freedom from Overwhelm

Make Emergency Info Handy

Published on October 8, 2021; last updated on September 28, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

If something went wrong onboard, would a guest or stranger know how to help? [More] Make Emergency Info Handy

(Re)Learning Weather Lessons

Published on October 5, 2021; last updated on September 28, 2021 by Nica Waters

It’s easy to try to read what you want to in a weather forecast. It’s better not to. [More] (Re)Learning Weather Lessons

Registering an EPIRB

Published on September 28, 2021; last updated on September 29, 2021 by Nica Waters

When we realized we needed confirmation from the former owners to be able to register the new-to-us EPIRB, we thought we’d be out of luck. We were wrong.
[More] Registering an EPIRB

Planning Your Gulf Stream Crossing

Published on September 24, 2021; last updated on September 17, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

With the right info, your Gulf crossing can be safe, efficient, and comfortable. Here’s how. [More] Planning Your Gulf Stream Crossing

Get Her Seaworthy!

Published on September 21, 2021; last updated on September 15, 2021 by Nica Waters

A description of what projects needed to be done before we could head off – and why those were critical [More] Get Her Seaworthy!

Does Your Boat Need an Oven?

Published on September 17, 2021; last updated on September 12, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ovens are great. But they take up a lot of space. And not every cruiser needs one. Do you? [More] Does Your Boat Need an Oven?

Unexpectedly Essential Cruising Gear

Published on September 14, 2021; last updated on September 8, 2021 by Nica Waters

A trip along the Connecticut Coast revealed the importance of having many fly swatters aboard!
[More] Unexpectedly Essential Cruising Gear