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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The Power Equation

Published on September 22, 2017; last updated on July 30, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Listen in for our 4-step approach to having sufficient power for the things we want on our boat. [More] The Power Equation

Boat Systems for Everyone

Published on September 15, 2017; last updated on July 30, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

If someone gets injured or ill — or just has to be away from the boat for some reason — someone else aboard is going to have to step up. But can they? [More] Boat Systems for Everyone

Where Should I Put What?

Published on September 8, 2017; last updated on July 20, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Organizing everything on your boat can seem like a never-ending task. Some tips, as well as why I think it happens. [More] Where Should I Put What?

Mistakes Happen

Published on September 1, 2017; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Accidents are no fun, but they happen. Hopefully they’re just “fender-benders” and the boat isn’t totaled. Life does go on. [More] Mistakes Happen

How Do You Get Mail?

Published on August 28, 2017; last updated on August 12, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mail. It’s a big question for would-be cruisers. How do you get the bills, the important notices, the cards from friends? Listen in to learn the options and what works for other cruisers. [More] How Do You Get Mail?

Postcards from Sea (BR Podcast Guest)

Published on August 19, 2017; last updated on February 24, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

I was honored to be a guest on John Herlig’s wonderful podcast, Postcards from Sea. Listen in as we chat about, well, all sorts of cruising stuff. [More] Postcards from Sea (BR Podcast Guest)

Quarantine Flag

Published on August 18, 2017; last updated on August 12, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Quartantine flag? What’s that? What do I do with it? All this answered and more . . . listen in! [More] Quarantine Flag

Notes at the Helm

Published on August 11, 2017; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tides, bridges, bail out locations . . . how do you remember it all? And make sure that everyone else knows it too? Listen in for our solution. [More] Notes at the Helm

Eating Street Food

Published on August 4, 2017; last updated on July 20, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Food carts and street food — part of the travel experience. What’s safe to eat and what’s not? [More] Eating Street Food

Sunsetters on the Water

Published on July 28, 2017; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

I love a dinghy drift. What a great way to meet other cruisers and enjoy the sunset. Listen in for a few things we’ve discovered over the years 😎 [More] Sunsetters on the Water