“If you can read, you can do anything.” That was the lesson drummed into Carolyn Shearlock when she was a child and, boy-oh-boy, did she take it to heart! This week, Carolyn encourages you all to step outside your comfort zones and attempt things we’ve never done before, like climbing the mast to repair and reinstall your boat’s anemometer or stripping down and servicing your watermaker. Carolyn is living proof that her mother’s mantra is true – that with diligent research and a methodical approach

A quick, comprehensive and invaluable guide to the essential spares you’ll need to carry if you’re planning to spend a good deal of time on board your boat. Carolyn Shearlock has amassed a great wealth of experience during nearly two decades of living on board first a monohull and later a catamaran. She, husband Dave and boat dog Paz are currently based out of Marathon, Florida, where they are actively involved in the huge campaign to clean up Boot Key Harbor following the destruction wreaked by

This week, Carolyn takes us step-by-step through the frustrating process of tracking down a persistent engine problem. The exasperation Carolyn describes will resonate with many boaters. Just finding the source of the problem can take forever, never mind applying a solution. But engine trouble can’t be ignored and it is important to devise a methodical plan and stick to it. For more terrific tips and tricks designed to make boat life better, visit Carolyn’s wonderful website, The Boat Galley:

Seit 10 Jahren besuche ich bereits die Insel La Palma. Diesen Winter hatte ich und nahm ich mir die Zeit endlich einen Sprung über eine der vielen Bergstraßen zu suchen. Die förmlich in den Berg gefrästen Straßen verkörpern ideale Roadgaps, wenn sie auch etwas größer sind. Nach ein wenig Shapen und Fegen war das Roadgap fertig und bereit zum Springen. Vielen Dank an Hansi Heckmair, der fleißig fotografierte. Vielen Dank an Brigitte Nocker und Rainer Gerster, die mich beim bauen unterstützten

Did you know that the full moon always rises at sunset? Have you ever seen the Milky Way in all its breath-taking glory? One of the very best things about living on board a boat is that it gives you unlimited opportunities to observe the night sky. And that is especially true if your passage takes you far from shore at night. To Carolyn Shearlock, star-gazing is a privilege and a daily pleasure – one enjoyed by only a small percentage of modern-day humans, who are prevented from doing so by urban

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How do you keep in touch with friends and family while enjoying the freedoms of the cruising lifestyle? How do you order spare parts or consult an expert when something goes wrong? Well, these days there is a wide range of communications apps for your smartphone and other devices. This week, Carolyn Shearlock looks at the most popular and outlines the pros and cons of each. For more terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit: https://theboatgalley.com/ Boat Radio is brought to

Mein Best Of des vergangenen Jahres. Hoffe es macht Lust auf die kommende Saison. Da ich auch viel schönes neben dem Radfahren selbst erlebt habe, ist das Intro entsprechend länger geraten. ;) Mehr gibts auf Instagram @luis_gerstner Viel Spaß.

Dogs can be a fun companion but should you take a dog cruising? Are dogs suited to the liveaboard lifestyle? Carolyn Shearlock has been a live-aboard for many years and for much of that time – more than a decade – she has shared her floating home with Paz, her loyal boat dog. In this latest edition of The Boat Galley podcast, she examines the pros and cons of doggy cruising and suggests some gear you might need to buy if you’re planning to take a four-legged friend on your sailing adventure. For

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Sunken and damaged boats leak poisonous fluids like fuel, antifreeze and the contents of holding tanks. There’s also a great deal of jagged metal and torn fibreglass. It’s a deadly combination. This week, Carolyn Shearlock gives a timely warning for those involved in clean-up operations following hurricanes Irma and Maria. Carolyn’s website – The Boat Galley – has a wealth of information useful to liveaboards and cruisers. Check it out at: https://theboatgalley.com/ Please consider giving a

Watched unser 1 nices video vong da previous Jahr! Neues aus Schlumpfhausen, die besten Aufnahmen des Jahres geballt zum Hit des Jahres!

We’ve all had ‘em! Those days that drag us down and crush our spirit and leave us wishing we could walk out the door. Here’s how Carolyn Shearlock dealt with a recent Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. Find awesome gear at great prices - https://boonridge.com/ Please take a moment to follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/

Don’t be that grumpy curmudgeon who’s always complaining about their shipmates’ electricity usage. Follow Carolyn Shearlock’s simple guidelines to avoid any arguments. Carolyn’s stupendously popular website, The Boat Galley, features a wealth of useful information for cruisers and liveaboards, including hundreds of tips and tricks for making your boat life better. Check it out at www.TheBoatGalley.com Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you want to get off the

How would you cope if your sailing companion was injured? Could you sail your vessel single-handed? It’s essential that everyone on board can manage every boat job – even if they can’t do them as quickly or as easily as the skipper. Carolyn Shearlock takes us through the adaptations she made to ensure she can match taller, stronger husband Dave when sailing Barefoot Gal. Seven years ago, seasoned cruiser Carolyn launched The Boat Galley – a website packed with tips and tricks for making boat life

Don’t feel foolish if you can’t find the perfect spot to store Band Aids or baked beans or that little screwdriver for fixing your spectacles. No one gets their boat organised perfectly on the first try and, even if they did, their needs will change over time so a reorganisation is inevitable, as Carolyn Shearlock explains in this latest edition of The Boat Galley. For more tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit Carolyn’s highly informative website at www.TheBoatGalley.com