• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Events
  • Articles
    • Preparing to Cruise
    • Buying a Boat & Gear
    • Living on a Boat
    • Food & Cooking
    • Cruising & Chartering
    • Boat Work
    • Worries & Concerns
    • All Articles: New to Old
  • Cruising Guides
  • Courses
  • TBG on Amazon
    • Our Products on Amazon
    • Other Recommended Products on Amazon
  • Course Login
  • Newsletter
  • Visit Our Store
    • Cruising Guides
    • Courses
    • Books & References

The Boat Galley

making boat life better

All Articles – Newest to Oldest

🎧Cruising to a Schedule

Published on February 10, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Sailboat

Everyone ends up cruising to a schedule–don’t let anyone tell you different. Here’s how to make it less stressful.

Downsizing: Old Photo Albums

Published on February 8, 2024; last updated on February 13, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering what to do with a lifetime of photo albums? Scanning them is a great option and this scanner makes it faster and easier than ever.

Hearing Your Anchor Alarm

Published on February 7, 2024; last updated on October 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

You never go to sleep without setting your anchor alarm, right? But how do you make sure you hear it if it goes off while sleeping?

Propeller Facts for Sailors

Published on February 5, 2024; last updated on February 2, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock/Brendan Prior

Propeller

Sailors don’t think about their propeller often enough. Here’s what you need to know about different kinds to pick the right prop for you.

🎧Why to Consider Smaller Wineglasses

Published on February 2, 2024; last updated on January 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Find yourself buying more wine? Maybe it’s your glasses to blame.

The Cruiser’s Net

Published on February 1, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboats and a trawler anchored

Everything you need to know about a cruiser’s net – what they are, how to join in and tips for best participation. Everything you need to know PLUS a chance to listen in!

The Right Way

Published on January 31, 2024; last updated on January 31, 2024 by John Herlig

Anchoring and a cruiser gathering leads John Herlig to reflect on the right way to do things. And why your right way is best.

🎧Creating Privacy on the Boat

Published on January 27, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Privacy is in short supply on a boat. Here’s a new way to think about it. And a few ideas to create it.

Helm Notes

Published on January 25, 2024; last updated on January 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t rely on everyone remembering all the details of the day’s journey. Detailed notes at the helm will make the trip safer and less stressful.

Small Hands and Caring for Minor Injuries

Published on January 24, 2024; last updated on February 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Minor injuries (especially on your hands) are inevitable. Especially if your hands are the only ones small enough to do the job.

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 16
  • Page 17
  • Page 18
  • Page 19
  • Page 20
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 191
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Welcome

Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

Getting Started

Start Here header

The Boat Galley can be overwhelming with over 1,000 articles. We have four FREE mini-courses to guide you to just the info you need, whether you’re discovering what living on a boat would be like, preparing to cruise, overwhelmed with the first-year learning curve, or needing help with cooking aboard. Click here.

Latest Articles & Podcasts

bucket on a boat deck catching rainwater

🎧How (and Why) to Catch Rainwater from your Boat

May 17, 2025 By Nica Waters

How to catch rainwater from your boat. And why you should, even if you have regular access to water elsewhere.

Man getting sick over the water from a sailboat - seasickness

Seasickness? What You Need to Know

May 15, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

I’d never really suffered from seasickness until a trip with friends a few years ago. And I learned a few things.

large boat galley with dark cabinets - boat galley strap dangers and what you need to know

🎧Galley Strap Dangers. What Boat Owners Need to Know.

May 10, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Galley strap dangers don’t get much attention in boating discussions. Here are a few things to consider before you use them for your boat.

Podcast Sponsors

Check out all the special deals from our podcast sponsors! Click here.

Footer

Newsletter

Each week you’ll get:

• Tips from Carolyn
• New articles & podcasts
• Popular articles you may have missed
• Totally FREE – one email a week

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Advertising · About · Privacy · Terms of Service · Contact · © 2010–2025 The Boat Galley, LLC. All Rights Reserved.'
  • Questions? Click to Email Me
  • Visit Our Store