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?
Boat Show Hangover
It’s not the painkillers that make returning from the show so tough – it’s the different world you’re inhabiting. Learn why boat shows are worth it!
Budgeting for Cruising
Everyone wants to know how much it costs to cruise; everyone out there has learned lessons that affect the budget. Here are some of Nica’s lessons!
Calypso Guest Checklist
Guests invited aboard might hope they’re headed for a cruise ship – this welcome email helps them reality check their expectations.
Preparing for Florence
Hurricane preparation is part mental and part physical. Learn about how we dealt with both as we prepared our 28′ sailboat for Florence.