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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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Quarantine Flag

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Quartantine flag? What's that? What do I do with it? All this answered and more . . . listen in!

Notes at the Helm

Published on ; last updated on 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 ; last updated on 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

Food carts and street food -- part of the travel experience. What's safe to eat and what's not?

Sunsetters on the Water

Published on ; last updated on 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

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 😎

Do I Need a Windlass?

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

You can just hand-pull the anchor every time. But if you’re full-time cruising, there are some safety tradeoffs to consider. [More] Do I Need a Windlass?

You can just hand-pull the anchor every time. But if you're full-time cruising, there are some safety tradeoffs to consider.

Is Your Lifesling Ready?

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t assume that important safety gear — such as your Lifesling — is ready to go. Check it periodically — and immediately if you bought a used boat! [More] Is Your Lifesling Ready?

Don't assume that important safety gear -- such as your Lifesling -- is ready to go. Check it periodically -- and immediately if you bought a used boat!

First Aid Kit for a Boat

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

When you’re away from the dock on your boat, you have to be prepared to deal with any medical problem that arise. What we carry and how I organize it. [More] First Aid Kit for a Boat

When you're away from the dock on your boat, you have to be prepared to deal with any medical problem that arise. What we carry and how I organize it.