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.

Get a dose of TBG while you're on the go -- driving, walking or working out.

Subscribe to get new episodes automatically in your podcast player. Look for "The Boat Galley" in your favorite podcast player.

Get to Know the Cruiser’s Way

Published on June 18, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do cruisers cope when bad things happen? They rely on each other. It’s the cruiser’s way. [More] Get to Know the Cruiser’s Way

What’s Behind the Stove

Published on June 15, 2021; last updated on June 9, 2021 by Nica Waters

With a little thought about what you’ll use, how often, and when you can make the best choices for your limited storage space on the boat. Here’s how we did this in our galley. [More] What’s Behind the Stove

Clear Cloudy Boat Windows Fast

Published on June 11, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Could our cloudy boat windows be saved? Thankfully, we found a product that cleared them with only a little effort. [More] Clear Cloudy Boat Windows Fast

The Weirdness of Nothing

Published on June 8, 2021; last updated on May 31, 2021 by Nica Waters

Musings on the echoing memories left behind in empty spaces
[More] The Weirdness of Nothing

Improve Your Boat’s Odds in a Hurricane

Published on June 4, 2021; last updated on June 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Give your boat every chance to survive a hurricane. Follow these 11 tips to help it through. [More] Improve Your Boat’s Odds in a Hurricane

Deadlines and Prioritizations

Published on June 1, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

When moving aboard doesn’t mean the same thing as splashing the boat, the priority list gets tighter. We’ve got 2 main lists going these days, with some wiggle room in terms of the “going cruising” list. [More] Deadlines and Prioritizations

How to Save Space & Time—Organize!

Published on May 28, 2021; last updated on May 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sure, special containers make storage “pretty.” But they can also save time and hassle. Here’s how. [More] How to Save Space & Time—Organize!

The Mysterious All of a Suddens

Published on May 25, 2021; last updated on May 12, 2021 by Nica Waters

A look at some of the endless work that culminated in finishing a lot of projects in one weekend. [More] The Mysterious All of a Suddens

Don’t Leave It Behind When Chartering

Published on May 21, 2021; last updated on May 12, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Your charter trip will go much smoother if you have all you need in the galley. Take these along. [More] Don’t Leave It Behind When Chartering

Coffee Problems

Published on May 18, 2021; last updated on May 12, 2021 by Nica Waters

After a lot of tasty trial and error, we’ve found our onboard coffee. It’s still better to spend more to get smaller size bags. [More] Coffee Problems