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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How to Organize First Aid Supplies

Published on July 23, 2021; last updated on July 18, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need more than one first aid kit? Maybe. If you want to find what you need—when you need it. [More] How to Organize First Aid Supplies

Life on the Hard

Published on July 20, 2021; last updated on July 13, 2021 by Nica Waters

Explaining the ins and outs of how to live on a boat when it’s not in the water, courtesy of questions posed by my dad.
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Best Tips for Filling a Thru-Hull

Published on July 16, 2021; last updated on July 18, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

The instructions you rely on for your DIY thru-hull project don’t tell you everything. Here are 16 tips from when we did the job on our own boat. [More] Best Tips for Filling a Thru-Hull

Hurricane Season Options

Published on July 13, 2021; last updated on July 7, 2021 by Nica Waters

Exploring the factors that go into deciding where to spend hurricane season, and sharing our decision for this year.
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How to Plan Meals & Track Ingredients

Published on July 9, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t waste food. Here’s how to keep track of what’s in your fridge so you can plan meals efficiently. [More] How to Plan Meals & Track Ingredients

Moving Aboard!

Published on July 6, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

Actually moving aboard the boat happened in small simple steps. Isn’t it all about what you eat and where you sleep? [More] Moving Aboard!

Watering Boat Batteries the Easy Way

Published on July 2, 2021; last updated on June 27, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

To keep wet cell boat batteries in good shape, you have to water them. Don’t do it the hard way. Try this. [More] Watering Boat Batteries the Easy Way

Pepper Ornaments?

Published on June 29, 2021; last updated on June 23, 2021 by Nica Waters

Really, the big difference between boat food and land food is how you deal with putting it all away. I share my 7 steps to simple stowage.
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