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Florida Keys & Florida Loop Cruising Guide
The Boat Galley Florida Keys & Florida Loop Cruising Guide is the cockpit-friendly cruising guide covering the Florida Keys, SW Florida, and the Okeechobee Waterway — the entire Florida Loop (also called the South Florida Loop or Smuggler’s Run) in a single book. Organized by location in a north-to-south sequence (or by mile marker on […]
ICW Cruising Guide
Cruising guide: Quick reference for the entire Atlantic ICW from Norfolk, VA to Miami, FL — bridges with height and schedules, anchorages by protection direction, storm holes, fuel, propane, pumpouts, free docks, dog walking, inlets, and haulouts, all listed by mile marker.
Bahamas Sailing & Cruising Guide
Cruising guide: Quickly find anchorages by protection direction, dog walking, services including fuel, water, ATMs, propane, groceries, haulouts with max. beam and more — for the entire Bahamas.
Cruising Readiness All-Access Pass
Course bundle: All 11 Boat Galley courses for one low price — from Dreamer to Cruiser to Hurricane Prep to Bahamas, plus Provisioning, Storage, the Tiny Fridge, Boat Dog, Small Budget Cruising, VHF, Unwritten Rules, and the Uncertain Cruiser. Save $300+ vs. buying individually.
Get Ready To Cruise The Bahamas
Online course: Step-by-step prep for cruising to the Bahamas — paperwork and Click2Clear, Gulf Stream crossing, charts and cruising guides, weather, provisioning, communications, and emergency prep. Especially helpful if it’s your first crossing.
Comprehensive Hurricane Prep for Boaters
Online course: Comprehensive hurricane prep for boaters — pre-season planning, weather watching, actual storm prep, the stay-or-evacuate decision, and post-storm safety. Includes a quick-and-dirty path if a storm is bearing down on you right now.
VHF Radios: Everything You Need To Know
Online course: How to use your VHF radio confidently — routine calls, emergency procedures, channel selection, plus advanced features like DSC and AIS. Your VHF is more than a glorified walkie-talkie.
Cruise Farther, Spend Less
Online course: You don’t have to be rich to go cruising. Practical guidance for budget-conscious cruisers — which boat, which systems, how to save underway, and how to bring in income while you do it.
Boating With Your Dog
Online course: Practical, step-by-step guidance for cruising and living aboard with your dog — from gear and safety to toilet training, dog overboard prevention, and international cruising paperwork.