How do you go from Dreamer to Cruiser? The steps are similar, but every dreamer's TIMELINE will be different. In TBG's new course, "From Dreamer to Cruiser" we help you make a TIMELINE that works for YOU. Start your transformation from Dreamer to Cruiser today: products.theboatgalley.com/dc

Like father, like son. The Boat Galley's Larry Webber adds gunnel guards to his dinghy ("Fatty Knees") as his dad works beside him on a stripper canoe.

🙏🙏 THANK YOU to the 200+ people who responded to our survey this summer! Thanks to YOUR candid stories & advice, TBG now offers new courses to help Uncertain Cruisers untangle uncertainties about cruising. Check out the Uncertain Cruiser course: products.theboatgalley.com/uc #sailing #cruising

🥳 🥳 BIG WEEK at The Boat Galley 🥳 🥳 📣 2 new online courses: The Uncertain Cruiser & From Dreamer to Cruiser 📣 Hot-off-the-press ICW Quick Reference Cruising Guide 📣 We'll be at booth M-4 at the Annapolis Sailboat Show next week Get all the details here: tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/e...

You can't predict when you'll get hit by a 50-knot squall. It's best to always anchor for a storm. How do you anchor for a storm? This FREE article will give you the equipment guidance, boat attachment strategies, and anchoring techniques you need: theboatgalley.com/anchor-as... #sailing #boats

The calm before the storm. "Two hours later, we were in a NASTY chubasco on a lee shore. See that hole in the wall on the left? Every time there was lightning, we used it as a reference to check that we weren't dragging." - Carolyn, founder of The Boat Galley 📍Sea of Cortez: V Cove, near Loreto

The UPCOMING boat shows are quite the feats of logistics and dock engineering. TBG's John Herlig - on the shows' Dock Crew - has been busy transporting & arranging the maze of docks you'll walk on at the Annapolis City Dock. Come see it (& us!) for yourself: Annapolis Sailboat Show - October 9-12

Here's the before picture after we'd cleaned our teak and then after 4 coats of Teak Guard. We're super happy with the results. Thanks to Carolyn at @theboatgalley.com for the product suggestion. ❤️ #sailbums #sailbumsmusic #woodworking #sailing

Adventures on the ICW: What a sewing set up! After a year of sailing on the Atlantic Coast, s/v Catriona is getting her sails repaired for another season. A bit tough to wrangle the sail, but you gotta love the Sailrite machine!

😳 "The bilge pump didn't actually pump water!" 😳 "The LifeSling isn't tied to the boat!" 😳 "That PFD just SANK!" All phrases best said during testing NOT real-life situations. Don't miss this week's TBG Newsletter: Safety Systems Worth Testing Read & Subscribe: tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/e...

Calypso Chronicles: Come shoot the breeze with TBG's Nica & Jeremy Waters as they chat with Ben Shaw in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia. No flight or trans-Pacific sail required. Listen in on their conversation about sailing the South Pacific on the Out the Gate podcast: outthegate.podbean.com/e/ni...

End of summer means an end-of-season haul-out for s/v Catriona TBG's Cruising Guide author, Larry Webber, has been traveling north up the East Coast so he can update our Atlantic ICW cruising guide. After months of adventures, it was high time for Catriona to get some tender loving care!

Happy Sunday! Hope you're out on the water today. 📸: The Boat Galley's John Herlig on Chesapeake Bay

Dreaming of spending winter in the Bahamas, but intimidated by the famous Northers? In this week's The Boat Galley newsletter, Carolyn teaches you to navigate the Northers with realistic expectations, smart routing, and good planning tools. Read and subscribe here: tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/e...

Are you wearing your tether safely? The ONLY clip that should EVER be attached to the PFD itself is the one with the quick release. When not in use, the other clip ends should be clipped back onto the tether, never to the PFD. #boatlife #sailing #safetyatsea

Calypso Chronicles: Sail to the South Pacific for the adventure....stay for the hospitality! The Boat Galley's Nica Waters and husband Jeremy experienced INCREDIBLE hospitality on a tiny atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia. Read her story here: www.fit2sail.com/countdown-...

🤔What's the difference between wind waves & swell & WHY DOES IT MATTER?🤔 This table from "Weather Basics for Boaters" distinguishes the two. Takeaway: Each will deliver a VERY different motion on the boat. Grab the book & understand the weather details that matter: products.theboatgalley.com/wx

🥳The Annapolis Sailboat Show is less than 1 MONTH AWAY!!! 🥳 We're stoked to meet YOU in person! Stop by our booth to chat, grab our newest cruising resources, & get exclusive boat show deals. 🗓️ October 9 - 12 📍 City Dock, Annapolis, MD 🎟️ annapolisboatshows.ticketsp...

Hauling out your boat can be RISKY 🫣 + COSTLY 🤑 Before you haul out, MAKE SURE to listen to The Boat Galley's latest podcast: 🎧: "What To Ask Before Hauling Your Boat Out" Available here on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...) or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Calypso Chronicles: Sunset from the Takaroa atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia 📸: Nica Waters of @2bccfamily.bsky.social

You've heard the horror stories: people falling overboard without a PFD, sailors getting dragged in the water by a tether, tethers that wouldn't release. We've heard them, too. In today's newsletter, we RETHINK PFDs and offer you a new solution: tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/emails/webvi... #sailing

Calypso Chronicles: "Grocery Delivery" in the Tuamotus, French Polynesia. This supply ship from Tahiti can't safely dock at the village so it anchors in the lagoon. A barge ferries the goods from it to shore. What's it delivering? Cases of beer for $70 USD a pop. 🍻Cheers, Nica!🍻

🎉🎉 BIG SALE 🎉🎉 ugo messenger bags : Regularly $350, now $225 in The Boat Galley store. 100% waterproof and FLOAT even fully loaded. Holds up to a 17" laptop with plenty of room for cords, mouse, papers, etc. Protect your gear, get yours here: products.theboatgalley.com/ms

Aboard a boat, a little quirk is often the first whisper of a much larger problem. In today's The Boat Galley Newsletter, Carolyn, our resident "boat whisperer," tells you which problems need your IMMEDIATE attention. tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/e... Subscribe today! #sailing #boatlife #cruising

🍻 CHEERS 🥂 to spending the day on the boat instead of at your desk! Hope you have a great Labor Day on the water today!

Check out "Buyers Beware" by our friend Behan Gifford in Cruising World magazine. This great article tells you what you should know before buying that cruising boat including how to consider the "all-in cost" of a boat. Read the Behan's article here: www.cruisingworld.com/how-t... #sailing

Our favorite navigation app - Aqua Map - just released a great video tutorial to teach you how to use their new Route Planner Function. Grab your phone or tablet and jump right in: youtu.be/SFZYT1Fd8Zo?... #sailing #boatlife #cruising #aquamap

Our favorite nav app - Aqua Maps - is now even BETTER with its NEW Route Planner features: ✅ Automatic & Manual Planning Modes ✅  Hybrid routes ✅  Hazard Detection while planning FREE 14-day trial for new users! We 💙 Aqua Maps Download the app today: visit www.aquamap.app

What's your TRUE fuel range? If you're calculating your range based on your fuel tank's spec, you could be in for a rough surprise one day. Find out how to calculate your true fuel range in this week's TBG newsletter: tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/e... Subscribe for free today! #sailing #boatlife

A gripping, concerning and very detailed read from @yachtingworld.com.web.brid.gy : Class 40 sailors tell the full story about the collision with a cargo ship off Ushant last May. bsky.app/profile/yac... 1/2

Marking your anchor chain with paint? Our friend Greg told us the secret to getting paint to adhere to galvanized chain: etch the galvanizing with vinegar! Just pour it over the sections of chain that you intend to paint and let dry, then paint. More tips here: theboatgalley.com/marking-your...

Calypso Chronicles - TBG's Nica Waters is cruising in the food desert areas of the Tuamotus. With a hankering for saag paneer and no "proper" ingredients available, Nica made her own homemade paneer using full-fat powdered milk, vinegar, and a clean dish towel. www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to...

Tired of yelling at your partner - or being yelled AT - when you dock, anchor, or cast off? TBG's Carolyn and Dave used these 2Talk Wireless Bluetooth "Marriage Saver" Headsets. Get a new, improved, & less expensive version & stop the yelling today: products.theboatgalley.com/... #sailing

Looking for some weird, non-mainstream info to repair or operate your boat? Knowing some advanced Google techniques can be the difference between fixing a problem and not. Carolyn shares her 13 best hacks for digging up info in this week's The Boat Galley newsletter: tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/e...

‼️ REMEMBER ‼️ hurricanes don't always do what they are "supposed to" do. Hurricanes shift, strengthen, weaken, & stall. Our Hurricane Prep course will help you understand the limitations of hurricane forecasts & help you prepare for an unpredictable storm: products.theboatgalley.com/hp

🤯 Outboard won't start? 🤯 We have 3 quick outboard checks that could save your day. In this week's The Boat Galley Newsletter: tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/e... #sailing #sailboats #boatlife #cruisinglife

Planning to sail to the Annapolis Boat Show October 9-12? You may want to leave now. 😂 The unpredictability of travel time is one of the biggest lessons of first-year cruising: TBG's Larry learned the hard way en route to Annapolis. ⛵️ Read the story: theboatgalley.com/travel-time/ #sailing

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Spotted by The Boat Galley's Nica Waters (https://2bccfamily.bsky.social) on the beaches of the Tuamotus in French Polynesia.

Newly-formed TS Erin (forecast to become a hurricane within 5 days). Too early to know where Erin may go and who she'll affect. Are your plans ROCK SOLID? If not, grab our Comprehensive Hurricane Prep for Boaters now, before your boat is in the crosshairs. products.theboatgalley.com/hp #sailing

The Boat Galley team is busy prepping for this year's Annapolis Sailboat Show: now TWO MONTHS AWAY! Will you be at the show? Come meet us in person! We'll have new resources to help you cruise with confidence. Oct 9-12 - Annapolis MD #sailboat #boatlife #sailing #annapolis

Last week's tsunami in the Pacific got you wondering about what to do in the event of another one? Click here to view a FREE seminar from @sailingtotem.bsky.social to help cruisers assess, prepare, and take action if they face a tsunami threat: totemtalks.sailingtotem.com/tsunamis?ml_...

Seasickness: The quickest way to turn a day sail into a MISERABLE day. We've all heard the sailors' tales about how to prevent it and combat it. What REALLY works?! Check out our guide to dealing with seasickness in this week's The Boat Galley Newsletter: tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/e... #sailing

What makes an easy maintenance boat?  It’s one whose design makes accessing systems EASY. 🎧 Listen to our top 3 things to review for easy maintenance: theboatgalley.com/%F0%9F%8E... or wherever you get your podcasts. #sailboat #cruising #boatlife #podcast

How to find a good meal in a foreign harbor: 1 Look for a restaurant that has an off-shore fishing vessel tied up to its dock 2 Watch as they unload the day's fresh catch 3 Order the Catch of the Day 4 Feast and think how lucky you are to be cruising 🍽️: The Kraken - Neiafu, Kingdom of Tonga

Wow—Weather Basics just hit #1 in Boating Hot New Releases on Amazon! Thank you! I wrote it to make weather less overwhelming and more manageable for cruisers--and it means the world to see that it’s striking a cord. Haven't seen it yet? www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHXY5FQ1 www.amazon.com/Weather-Basi...

TBG's Katherine González just released the audiobook of The Co-Captain's Log - her story of sailing across the Pacific on a 34' sailboat. Listen on land, in the boatyard, or at sea on Audible, Apple Books, Spotify, & Google SNEAK PEAK: youtu.be/y5UgoheWzdM?... Buy here: cocaptainslog.com/buynow

The mercury keeps rising! If you're already sweating and dismayed that it's only 😬 August 1st... DON'T MISS this week's The Boat Galley newsletter: 15 Tips to Stay Cool on a Boat! 😎 tbgmail.theboatgalley.com/e... #sailing #sailboat #cruising #boatlife #sailinglife #cruisinglife #liveaboard

Calypso Chronicles - The Day after the Tsunami: We heard from Nica who is anchored in the Makemo atoll in French Polynesia. They woke up at 1 a.m. when "something" hit their boat. No damage done. They received no warning of the tsunami. 😳 We're thankful the crew and boat are in fine shape!

⚠️Last night's tsunami in the Pacific Ocean: Some members of The Boat Galley community are cruising in areas impacted by the tsunami. As we hold in our thoughts today all the people affected by the tsunami, it's a good reminder that as boaters we need to prepare for a tsunami risk. #boatlife

You know you’re a boater when…. @cocaptainslog.com #sailing #sailboat #yanmar #cruising #boatlife #sailinglife #liveaboard