The Boat Galley Newsletter
The Boat Galley Newsletter
Your weekly guide to cruising with confidence—practical tips, advice, and inspiration
Cruise with Confidence—Get the Weekly Insights You Need
Whether you’re dreaming of living on a boat, actively preparing to cruise, or already out on the water, The Boat Galley Newsletter is your trusted companion. Every week, you’ll get practical advice, proven tips, and inspiration to make your cruising life safer, simpler, and more enjoyable.
With clear, actionable guidance from experienced liveaboard cruisers, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Make informed decisions about buying a boat and gear
✔ Prepare effectively for life aboard
✔ Master the first-year learning curve
✔ Enjoy every aspect of the cruising lifestyle, from food and cooking to maintenance and repairs
This FREE weekly newsletter is packed with value—designed to help you cruise with confidence, every step of the way. And yes, you can unsubscribe at any time.
Each issue is carefully curated to keep you informed, inspired, and prepared:
- One in-depth article on topics like provisioning, safety, cruising skills, or boat life tips.
- Links to 3 of our newest articles and podcasts so you never miss the latest advice.
- 6 classic resources that continue to provide valuable insights for cruisers.
From choosing the right gear to navigating life aboard, The Boat Galley Newsletter has you covered.
Unlike other cruising newsletters that are mostly sales vehicles, The Boat Galley Newsletter is built around one goal: helping you succeed as a cruiser. While we do showcase some of our products, the focus is always on delivering practical, useful content you can act on right away.
- Proven Expertise: Created by experienced liveaboard cruisers with over 17 years of firsthand experience.
- Practical Focus: Every issue is packed with actionable advice, not just inspiration.
- No Fluff: Real-world guidance and resources to help you make smarter decisions and avoid common mistakes.
Carolyn Shearlock is a seasoned cruiser who lived aboard two different boats for a total of 17 years, cruising over 14,000 miles in the Sea of Cortez, Central America, Florida, and the Bahamas. As the founder of The Boat Galley, she is passionate about helping others live their cruising dreams.
Carolyn is the author of The Boat Galley Cookbook and Storing Food Without Refrigeration. Her approachable teaching style and practical advice have helped thousands of cruisers confidently navigate the challenges of boat life.
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Meet The Boat Galley Team
At The Boat Galley, we’re all cruisers. We know the joys—and the challenges—of boat life. The steep learning curve, costly mistakes, and hours spent searching for answers can be overwhelming. We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve created practical tools, trusted resources, and real-world guides to help you skip the frustrations and focus on enjoying your cruising life.
- Founder of The Boat Galley
- 17 years liveaboard cruiser
- US, Mexico, Bahamas, Central America, Virgin Islands, Turkey
- Cruisers University instructor
- Cruising Guide creator
- 6 years living aboard and cruising
- US East Coast from Florida Keys to Maine and Bahamas
- Ex-Air Force; singlehander
- Provisioning guru; podcaster
- On & off living aboard since 1992
- Atlantic crossing; US, Caribbean, and Bahamas
- Years of cruising with kids
- VHF pro and frugal cruiser
- Cruiser and delivery captain
- US East Coast, Bahamas, Haiti, and Caribbean
- Cruisers University instructor
- Creator of Cruising With Your Dog
- 7 years cruising with Honey
- US East Coast and ICW
- Part of the Go Pet Friendly team
- 15+ years writing about dogs
- Graphics designer
- 8 years living aboard
- US East Coast to SE Caribbean
- Design and layout for all printed products
- Social media coordinator
- Pacific Ocean: Seattle, WA to New Zealand, incl. French Polynesia
- Complete newbie to sailing prior to her 11,000 nm voyage
- Boatshow booth "mom"
- Sabbatical and part-year cruiser
- US, Bahamas, Caribbean
- Family cruising New England to southern Caribbean
Curious about our story and what drives us? Learn more about us here.
Look forward to reading it every week. Learning SO much!
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