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?
🎧 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.