Details of building our custom propane box, to fit perfectly on Calypso’s deck
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Homemade Propane Box
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.
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Calm Yourself When Prepping to Cruise
When you’re getting ready to cruise, you may feel overwhelmed. Here are a few tips to help you get perspective. [More] Calm Yourself When Prepping to Cruise
Freedom from Overwhelm
We went cruising to slow down. Why, then, were we so bent on rushing past all the cool places nobody told us about? [More] Freedom from Overwhelm
Make Emergency Info Handy
If something went wrong onboard, would a guest or stranger know how to help? [More] Make Emergency Info Handy
(Re)Learning Weather Lessons
It’s easy to try to read what you want to in a weather forecast. It’s better not to. [More] (Re)Learning Weather Lessons
Registering an EPIRB
When we realized we needed confirmation from the former owners to be able to register the new-to-us EPIRB, we thought we’d be out of luck. We were wrong.
[More] Registering an EPIRB
Planning Your Gulf Stream Crossing
With the right info, your Gulf crossing can be safe, efficient, and comfortable. Here’s how. [More] Planning Your Gulf Stream Crossing
Get Her Seaworthy!
A description of what projects needed to be done before we could head off – and why those were critical [More] Get Her Seaworthy!
Does Your Boat Need an Oven?
Ovens are great. But they take up a lot of space. And not every cruiser needs one. Do you? [More] Does Your Boat Need an Oven?
Unexpectedly Essential Cruising Gear
A trip along the Connecticut Coast revealed the importance of having many fly swatters aboard!
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