• 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

🎧5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board

Published on December 25, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it's not just about the wine!)

The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it’s not just about the wine!)

🎧Documents to Leave Your Boat in Foreign Countries

Published on December 23, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Ensure you breeze through airport customs when you want to get back to your boat. These simple documents can make all the difference. 

Ensure you breeze through airport customs when you want to get back to your boat. These simple documents can make all the difference. 

Low Carb 8-Hour Salad Recipe

Published on December 22, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Absolutely delicious low carb salad and dressing for keto and diabetics — 5 g carbs, 4 g net carbs. Naturally gluten-free; dairy-free and vegetarian versions, too.

🎧How to Make Propane Last Longer

Published on December 21, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Save money, save time finding refills and keep the galley cooler with these 25 ways to make your stove fuel go further.

Save money, save time finding refills and keep the galley cooler with these 25 ways to make your stove fuel go further.

🎧Being Flexible About a Cruising Vacation

Published on December 18, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A Panama Canal transit on a cruising boat? Sign me up! Learn about the need to stay open about vacation plans.

A Panama Canal transit on a cruising boat? Sign me up! Learn about the need to stay open about vacation plans.

What Is Cruising on a Sailboat or Trawler?

Published on December 17, 2018; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An overview of cruising on a sailboat or trawler, looking at what it’s really like and who can go cruising.

🎧Stocking Up Food Stores in Foreign Ports

Published on December 16, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Wondering how to provision in a country where you don’t know the language? Lin Pardey shares tips from 70 countries for easy shopping and tasty meals.

Wondering how to provision in a country where you don’t know the language? Lin Pardey shares tips from 70 countries for easy shopping and tasty meals.

Keto Bean Salad

Published on December 15, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bean salad that’s similar to 3-Bean Salad but safe for diabetics and those following a keto diet. Just 6g carbs per delicious serving!

🎧 How to Elminate Cardboard from Your Boat

Published on December 14, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

14 specific step-by-step strategies to leave cardboard ashore, for less trash aboard and also fewer places to harbor bugs.

14 specific step-by-step strategies to leave cardboard ashore, for less trash aboard and also fewer places to harbor bugs.

Repairing Screw Holes in Teak

Published on December 12, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A previous owner leave holes in the teak woodwork in your boat? It’s easier to repair than you think! Step-by-step how-to with photos.

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 96
  • Page 97
  • Page 98
  • Page 99
  • Page 100
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 192
  • 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

Sweet potato black bean tacos - for a boat

🎧Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos – Perfect Boat Pantry Meal

June 28, 2025 By Nica Waters

Sweet potato black bean tacos are a perfect boat meal. They’re versatile and can be made even when your stores are light.

Spend Time on the Water – the Best Prep for Cruising

June 26, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Spend time on the water before you start cruising. It’s better than classes, books. or videos. It can’t be beat.

People swimming beside an anchored sailboat with mountains in the background - enjoy happy hour off your boat

🎧Enjoy a Cool Happy Hour Off Your Boat

June 21, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When it’s hot, enjoy a cool happy hour off your boat. Here are tips to keep it cool, safe, and fun for everyone.

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