Cruising the Bahamas

Cruising the Bahamas on your boat is an incredible experience but takes a bit of planning.

Prepare for your trip with these articles on how to cross the Gulf Stream, provisioning, having the documents you need, getting a pet permit and more.

Choosing Your Emergency Contact

Published on October 22, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What to know in choosing your emergency contact for your EPIRB, float plan and medical emergency, including what information to give each one. [More] Choosing Your Emergency Contact

How to Get Packages When You’re On the Move

Published on September 28, 2018; last updated on September 21, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

We buy so much stuff online for our boats. But how do you actually get it shipped to you when you don’t have an address? All the answers in this episode of The Boat Galley Podcast. [More] How to Get Packages When You’re On the Move

Snorkeling Gear for a Cruising Boat

Published on September 3, 2018; last updated on August 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Snorkeling gear recommendations for masks, fins, snorkel, weights, Lycra, camera, and fish books. Comfortable, budget-friendly and durable choices. [More] Snorkeling Gear for a Cruising Boat

Cruising to Foreign Countries

Published on July 20, 2018; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you learn all the documents and legalities of traveling to foreign country by boat? Don’t worry, the info is out there and this podcast tells you exactly how to find it. [More] Cruising to Foreign Countries

Catching Water

Published on July 10, 2018; last updated on July 8, 2018 by Nica Waters

Fresh water is critical on a boat. Catching it can extend your time at anchor considerably. Nica Waters tells her experiences. [More] Catching Water

Redundancy and Back-Up Systems

Published on May 28, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you decide what back-up systems and components you need on your boat. Here’s the framework we use. [More] Redundancy and Back-Up Systems

CrewWatcher MOB Alarm

Published on May 2, 2018; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An affordable MOB alarm using Bluetooth and your smartphone or tablet. If you know IMMEDIATELY if someone goes overboard, there’s a much better chance of recovery! [More] CrewWatcher MOB Alarm

US Check-In via ROAM App

Published on April 25, 2018; last updated on August 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A smartphone (or tablet) app to check in to the US when arriving by small boat — regardless of your nationality! Learn the ins and outs of the CBP ROAM app. [More] US Check-In via ROAM App

Do You Need a Watermaker?

Published on March 14, 2018; last updated on January 26, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need a watermaker to go cruising? What are the pros and cons? Things to consider before making a major purchase. [More] Do You Need a Watermaker?

How Long Does a Tank of Propane Last?

Published on February 26, 2018; last updated on March 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much propane do you need to carry for your adventure? Rule of thumb and useful info for how much is really in that tank! [More] How Long Does a Tank of Propane Last?