The Boat Galley Newsletter

Your weekly guide to making cruising easier—flatten the learning curve with practical tips, advice, and inspiration.

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Living on a Sailboat? Get Weekly Tips to Simplify Life Afloat

Whether you’re dreaming of living on a sailboat, preparing to cruise full-time, or already enjoying the liveaboard lifestyle, The Boat Galley Newsletter is your trusted weekly guide. Packed with practical advice, actionable tips, and inspiration, it’s designed to make your life afloat safer, simpler, and more enjoyable.

From buying the right boat and gear to tackling first-year challenges, this free newsletter helps you:

✔ Make informed decisions about buying a boat and gear
✔ Prepare for life aboard with confidence
✔ Simplify everyday tasks like cooking and maintenance
✔ Navigate the realities of living full-time on a sailboat
✔ Cruise confidently and make the most of your time on the water

Written by experienced liveaboard cruisers, every issue offers insights tailored to the challenges of life afloat. Sign up today—it’s free, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

What You’ll Get Every Week

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.

Why It’s Different

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.

About the Creator • Carolyn Shearlock

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.