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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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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.

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)

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.

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!

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 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.

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?

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 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 😎

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 July 21, 2017; last updated on May 15, 2018 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.

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 July 14, 2017; last updated on October 27, 2020 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!

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!

Avoiding Trips from Hell

Published on July 7, 2017; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’ve had a horrible, awful, miserable trip I want to give you hope that future ones are almost certain to be better.

If you’ve had a horrible, awful, miserable trip I want to give you hope that future ones are almost certain to be better. [More] Avoiding Trips from Hell

If you’ve had a horrible, awful, miserable trip I want to give you hope that future ones are almost certain to be better.

First Aid Kit for a Boat

Published on June 30, 2017; last updated on August 21, 2018 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.

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.

Hi! An Introduction

Published on June 23, 2017; last updated on July 20, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

I should have introduced myself long ago, not after 35 episodes. But here we go --

I should have introduced myself long ago, not after 35 episodes. But here we go — [More] Hi! An Introduction

I should have introduced myself long ago, not after 35 episodes. But here we go --
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