Nica Waters

🎧Gaining DIY Skills

Published on April 23, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

How installing 3 pieces of flooring in a closet helped me gain confidence to do boat work.

Published on April 16, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Questions to help you make an informed decision about a much-discussed (and expensive!) piece of cruising gear.

Published on April 9, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Three cruising recipes, all written out

Published on April 2, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Exercise basics, some tips, and even a customizable plan – learn how to stay fit on your boat!

Published on March 26, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Unless you’re planning to shave it all off, you’re dealing with hair on a boat. Do you keep it short or have it long?

Published on March 19, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Whether you decide not to apply bottom paint, do the work yourself, or hire it out, there are costs to keeping your hull clean. Learn the details!

Published on March 12, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

It’s easy to think what we do is easy and commonplace. It’s not. Sharing our experiences can help others make a change.

Published on March 5, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

The last thing a cruiser needs is more stuff. Except stuff they need. What might they need? Here are some ideas you might never have thought of!

Published on February 26, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Deciding whether or not to sell your stuff is as hard as deciding about the house. Add to the kitty? Add to the budget line? Sell? Keep? Aargh!

Published on February 19, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Projects abound. Which ones REALLY need to be done before you can go? There’s a simple rule to keep in mind!