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  • Practicing Cruising Skills

    Practicing cruising skill is worth starting before you throw off the lines. Here are boat skills you can practice now to help you later. [More] Practicing Cruising Skills Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/practicing-cruising-skills/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • ?Getting Boat Experience for Your Insurer

    Marine insurers want to know you can handle the vessel you’re asking them to insure. So how do you gain the experience they require?  [More] 🎧Getting Boat Experience for Your Insurer Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-experience-insurer/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • How to Get Good Sleep While at Anchor

    Yes, cruiser’s can get a good night’s sleep at anchor. And stay safe. Here’s how we do it–and you can too.  [More] How to Get Good Sleep While at Anchor Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/how-to-get-good-sleep-while-at-anchor/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • Tips to Make You a Better Boat School Teacher

    If you’ll be teaching your kids on your cruising boat, these are the tips you need to know.    [More] Tips to Make You a Better Boat School Teacher Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/tips-to-make-you-a-better-boat-school-teacher/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • Anchoring Basics – A Dictionary, of Sorts!

    5 basic terms to learn, with what they actually mean  [More] Anchoring Basics – A Dictionary, of Sorts! Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/anchoring-basics-a-dictionary-of-sorts/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • What’s the Best Way to Prep for Cruising

    Classes are great. So are videos. But there’s really only one way that will prepare you for the cruising life. Here’s what you need to do.  [More] What’s the Best Way to Prep for Cruising Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/whats-the-best-way-to-prep-for-cruising/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • (Re)Learning Weather Lessons

    It’s easy to try to read what you want to in a weather forecast. It’s better not to.  [More] (Re)Learning Weather Lessons Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/relearning-weather-lessons/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • Preparing for those Winter North Winds

    Even when your boat is in a warm climate, you need to be prepared for a winter storm. Here’s what we do when a norther passes over our location. [More] Preparing for those Winter North Winds Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/preparing-for-those-winter-north-winds/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • The Future of AToNs

    New technology has brought many changes to navigation. Here’s how to make sense of AIS aids to navigation before you get into trouble. [More] The Future of AToNs Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/the-future-of-atons/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • Learning What Works

    When you first start living on a boat and cruising, the learning curve is steep. But pretty soon, you figure out what works.  [More] Learning What Works Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/learning-what-works/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • GPS to Wifi iPad for AquaMap – Under $10

    Step-by-step how to use your phone’s GPS information on a wifi-only iPad (without GPS) with AquaMap. Cost: less than $10 vs. $100 for external GPS. [More] GPS to Wifi iPad for AquaMap – Under $10 Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/gps-to-wifi-ipad-for-aquamap-under-10/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • Best Books for Soon-To-Be Cruisers

    The best books for cruisers, to help you buy a boat, maintain it and cruise it. Reference books you’ll find yourself returning to time and time again. [More] Best Books for Soon-To-Be Cruisers Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/best-books-cruisers/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More