The first night on the boat . . . what do you need?
Even just to stay at the dock — a good place for the first night while you’re seeing how things work — you’re going to need bedding and at least a few things for dinner and breakfast, and maybe a celebratory drink or snack.
What do you need to buy and what can you bring from home?
In this episode of The Boat Galley podcast, I discuss what you do and don’t need to have with you for your first night aboard.
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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