The most important tool on your boat isn’t one that you can buy at the hardware store. Learn about boat tools – and which one you should never be without.
🎧Thanksgiving – or, Start Downsizing!
Getting rid of stuff can be liberating – and difficult. Both feelings are part of the process, and both need attention.
🎧5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board
The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it’s not just about the wine!)
🎧Being Flexible About a Cruising Vacation
A Panama Canal transit on a cruising boat? Sign me up! Learn about the need to stay open about vacation plans.
🎧Let’s Talk Meal Planning
Meal planning can be important, but not as important as how flexible you can be when thinking about the food. Relax, ask questions, and eat well!
🎧Unexpected Happenings
A land base can be an encumberance of budget and worry. Do you have one before you go cruising?
🎧How To Rebed a Leaky Deck Prism
Leaks are a part of life on any boat. They’re not only annoying but can lead to bigger problems down the line. Rebed your deck fittings now!
🎧Calypso’s Budget & How We’ll Pay For It
Budget is always the big question. How did we determine ours, what it will include, and how we’ll make it happen.
🎧3 Reasons I Love Varnish Day
Maintenance is a necessary chore. Finding side benefits makes it fun, even when it means hauling yourself up the mast each spring.
🎧Secret Life of About-to-Be-Cruisers
When you’ve got an exciting plan to take off cruising and you want to share it – but what happens when you can’t do that sharing in your land life? Where can you turn?