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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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14 Simple Fixes for an Outboard

Published on March 23, 2018; last updated on June 30, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when the outboard won't start . . . besides curse? Fourteen simple things to try that work most of the time. No mechanical skills needed!

What do you do when the outboard won’t start . . . besides curse? Fourteen simple things to try that work most of the time. No mechanical skills needed! [More] 14 Simple Fixes for an Outboard

What do you do when the outboard won't start . . . besides curse? Fourteen simple things to try that work most of the time. No mechanical skills needed!

Podcast Listening 101

Published on March 21, 2018; last updated on November 10, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you've never listened to a podcast before, you might be wondering how to do it. Detailed instructions with screen shots for the newbies!

If you’ve never listened to a podcast before, you might be wondering how to do it. Detailed instructions with screen shots for the newbies! [More] Podcast Listening 101

If you've never listened to a podcast before, you might be wondering how to do it. Detailed instructions with screen shots for the newbies!

How Do You Decide to Go Cruising?

Published on March 20, 2018; last updated on July 30, 2018 by Nica Waters

You've sorta talked about cruising for a while. But how do you really decide to do it?

You’ve sorta talked about cruising for a while. But how do you really decide to do it? [More] How Do You Decide to Go Cruising?

You've sorta talked about cruising for a while. But how do you really decide to do it?

The Things You’ll Miss

Published on March 18, 2018; last updated on October 27, 2020 by Lin Pardey

The decision to trade one thing for another is the subject of Lin Pardey's first podcast, and as always she has great insight on the decisions you have to make.

The decision to trade one thing for another is the subject of Lin Pardey’s first podcast, and as always she has great insight on the decisions you have to make. [More] The Things You’ll Miss

The decision to trade one thing for another is the subject of Lin Pardey's first podcast, and as always she has great insight on the decisions you have to make.

Trash Management to Avoid Bugs

Published on March 16, 2018; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation?

How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation?  [More] Trash Management to Avoid Bugs

How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation?

Fit2Sail: An Introduction

Published on March 13, 2018; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Nica Waters

Is being fit to sail a matter of physical strength or are there other qualities needed to be fit to head out cruising? Nica Waters introduces her podcast.

Is being fit to sail a matter of physical strength or are there other qualities needed to be fit to head out cruising? Nica Waters introduces her podcast. [More] Fit2Sail: An Introduction

You’ll Never Be Ready

Published on March 9, 2018; last updated on July 30, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making the transition from "preparing to cruise" to actually cruising can be tough. It's filled with so many unknowns! Tips for casting off the dock lines!

Making the transition from “preparing to cruise” to actually cruising can be tough. It’s filled with so many unknowns! Tips for casting off the dock lines! [More] You’ll Never Be Ready

How Big a Boat Do I Need?

Published on March 6, 2018; last updated on July 30, 2018 by Nica Waters

Trying to figure out how big a boat you need to comfortably cruise? Nica changes the question and helps you get out cruising a little faster.

Trying to figure out how big a boat you need to comfortably cruise? Nica changes the question and helps you get out cruising a little faster. [More] How Big a Boat Do I Need?

Trying to figure out how big a boat you need to comfortably cruise? Nica changes the question and helps you get out cruising a little faster.

Sleeping on Passage

Published on March 2, 2018; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sleeping on passage is essential for safety and enjoyment. But being able to do it is harder. Tips to make sleeping well easier!

Sleeping on passage is essential for safety and enjoyment. But being able to do it is harder. Tips to make sleeping well easier! [More] Sleeping on Passage

Is Cruising Really Healthy?

Published on February 27, 2018; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Nica Waters

How healthy is cruising? Nica explains the good points and bad and what you can do to make it better.

How healthy is cruising? Nica explains the good points and bad and what you can do to make it better. [More] Is Cruising Really Healthy?

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