Do you know how to operate a propane stove? It’s not difficult, but it IS different. Learn the ins and outs before your first time cooking on one! [More] Using Propane on a Boat
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 new shows each week -- one from Carolyn and one from experienced cruiser, teacher and motivational speaker Nica Waters.
Be sure to subscribe to The Boat Galley podcast to get new episodes automatically in your podcast player.
If you use iTunes, click on the button at left. If you're on Android, Windows or something else, open your podcast app and search for "The Boat Galley," then subscribe. You can also find it on Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn, SoundCloud, and Stitcher.A Day Aboard Totem
Cruising days generally involve life – cooking, eating, adventuring, fixing things. See how one day played out for 9 people on board Totem. [More] A Day Aboard Totem
The Joys of Sailing
Just because you’re an accomplished sailor doesn’t mean you don’t have things to learn. Join Lin Pardey as she takes us along with her on an afternoon spent messing about on Felicity, her Hereshoff 12.5. [More] The Joys of Sailing
It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere
Having an alcohol policy on your boat can lead to having more fun in your cruising, not less, we learned. [More] It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere
How Do You Learn To Sail?
It’s easy to second-guess the best way to learn to sail. With all the options out there, how can you decide? It’s not that complicated. Come along with Nica as she shares 4 different ways she learned, and what she thinks is the best way possible. [More] How Do You Learn To Sail?
Living with a Tiny Refrigerator
Small refrigerator and less frequent stops for groceries when cruising. How can you have the foods — especially fresh food — you want? [More] Living with a Tiny Refrigerator
Re-Entry Grief
Ending your cruising time — even just a charter — always requires an adjustment. Nica Waters discusses how to deal with re-entry. [More] Re-Entry Grief
On Watch
Being on watch at sea can be calm and collected, spiced with adrenaline-pumping frights, and filled with busy activity. Listen as Lin Pardey shares on-watch moments that encompass all these moods. [More] On Watch
Doing (US) Taxes While Cruising
No fixed address. No H&R Block. Even getting mail is a challenge. But taxes are still due! How I manage it – fairly easily! [More] Doing (US) Taxes While Cruising
Cruising Hacks: Galley-Style
Five great ideas that make living – and cooking – in a small space a lot easier. [More] Cruising Hacks: Galley-Style