The Boat Galley

Boat refrigerators are small, usually less than a quarter of the size of a home refrigerator. But grocery stops are less frequent than when living ashore. Carolyn Shearlock, with ten years of living on a boat and cruising, tells how it can all works . . . and give you the foods you want! Sponsor: Sail Caribbean.com the premier teenage adventure camp in the British Virgin Islands. Coupon code BOATGALLEY to receive 10% off tuition Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

What do you do if you fell ill while cruising or if you have a pre-existing condition that requires medication? How do you get hold of the drugs you need? It takes some planning, but don’t worry, it can be done.  Carolyn Shearlock, with ten years of cruising in five countries (and long-term travel in thirty others) details strategies that have worked for her and her husband. Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

All cruises come to an end, sometime. How do you deal with the reentry? Nica Waters shares her experience with coming back to land after cruising, and reminds you that it’s okay to grieve. Sponsor: Sail Caribbean.com Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

If your boat is holed, you have just minutes to save it -- but it CAN be saved. There’s no time to waste. Pumps can't keep up; you need to stop the leaks quickly. Sponsor:  Infinity, the most trusted name in woven vinyl flooring in the marine industry. Since 2008, Infinity has offered boat owners premier flooring options proven to withstand even the most demanding environments. Use the coupon code “PODCAST” for 50% off samples. Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

What’s it like to actually be at sea? Three-time circumnavigator Lin Pardey shares 4 vignettes from times on watch. These stories were taken from Lin's book, Seraffyn's European Adventures, which you can buy on Amazon: Seraffyn’s European Adventures Sponsor: The Boat Galley Guide to Storing Food without Refrigeration Coupon code for $1 off: PODCAST Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Sailing off into the sunset doesn’t end the obligation to file and pay taxes. But how do you do it when you’re living on a boat and travelling? A cruiser since 2002. Carolyn Shearlock provides three basic strategies and then details how to get all the documents you need and make payments from afar. Sponsor: Fastseas.com Coupon Code: GALLEY2018 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

The refrigerator obviously has a problem. Or does it? Carolyn Shearlock explains how they determined that the problem was really in batteries that were dying. Sponsor: SeaTech Systems, offering cruiser-tested solutions for weather and communications. Coupon Code: Free shipping through July 2018 with GALLEY2018 at checkout. Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Living in a small space, sometimes it’s the little things that really help you make the most of the space you do have. With a 28’ boat of her own, experienced cruiser Nica Waters spotted five great ideas when visiting a friend’s boat for a 10-day vacation. Sponsor: Fastseas.com Coupon Code: GALLEY2018 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

 Be honest. Can you always remember everything about your boat. Which gas can is for the outboard (mixed with oil) or the generator (straight gas)? How much did the watermaker put out last year? Is it less this year? The list goes on and on. Experienced liveaboard cruiser Carolyn Shearlock, explains why notebooks didn’t work for them, and what finally did to put information right where they needed it. Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Need to go somewhere and the outboard won’t start? Or worried about trying to go somewhere and having a problem with the motor and not getting home? Carolyn Shearlock's 50 years of running outboards have taught her what the common problems are. 14 simple things to check if the outboard won’t start — along with how to fix them at least well enough to get home. No mechanical skills needed! Sponsor: Fastseas.com Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

How much water do you use on your boat? How much do you need to carry to get you to your next stop? Important questions as you’re planning your trip . . . and hard to know when you’re just starting out. Sponsor: Shambala Sailing Adventures, offering customized learning charters in Exumas, Bahamas. Sail her like you own her with coaching from Captain Suky Cannon. Contact her at CaptainSuky@gmail.com; mention this podcast for 10% off. Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

Life is comfortable. What question can you ask that will make it possible to flip the switch and decide to head off to the unknown? Nica Waters, who’s asked and answered this question twice already, shares the conversation that sparked the last cruise – and the surprising twist that made it possible. Sponsor: Fastseas.com Coupon Code: GALLEY2018 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Getting ideas from other cruisers and experts is wonderful, but you have to temper the advice they give with knowing what you like and what you plan to do. Sponsor: Good Old Boat magazine. For 20 years, Good Old Boat has been the sailing magazine for those who maintain, upgrade, and enjoy their own sailboats. Go to goodoldboat.com to learn more. When you're ready to subscribe, enter coupon code PODCAST18 for an extra issue on your subscription. Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

When you decide to do one thing, you miss out on a million others. You have the choice: Lament what you don’t have, or celebrate what you do. Lin’s missed a lot in her decades of cruising, but the places she’s been have been memorable. Sponsor: The Boat Galley Guide to Storing Food without Refrigeration Coupon code for $1 off: PODCAST Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

Trash can be a real source of bugs on a boat: ants, flies and cockroaches. With ten years of living aboard a boat in the tropics and near-tropics, Carolyn Shearlock knows a few things about handling trash to keep the bugs away. Here, you can learn in minutes what it took her years to discover. Sponsor: The Boat Galley Guide to Storing Food without Refrigeration Coupon code for $1 off: PODCAST  Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig