Nica Waters

🎧Hope Fleet

Published on December 28, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Hope Fleet offers cruisers a chance to help people in our cruising grounds. Learn more here.

Published on December 14, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Weather windows to the Bahamas in November of 2024 were challenging! Here are a few of our considerations for cruising in hurricane season.

Published on November 30, 2024; last updated on November 30, 2025 by Nica Waters

Setting off on a passage? beginning a cruise? Don’t forget to fill ALL the tanks before you leave.

Published on November 16, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Whether Thanksgiving or another holiday, how do you provision if you’re underway on a passage? And still plan a special meal?

Published on November 2, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

It’s the Boat Packing Dilemma – where to store everything before a cruise. And estimating the time it will take.

Published on October 19, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Plastic bags with zipper seals are SO useful on a boat. Here are 3 kinds re we rely on for our boat.

Published on October 5, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Small appliances can be useful in the galley. Are they right for you? And if so, which ones?

Published on September 21, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

This easy enchilada sauce recipe is versatile–just the thing for every galley recipe book.

Published on September 7, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Planning meals for a 2 week cruise? Ask yourself these 4 questions.

Published on August 17, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Cruisers learn to expect questions from landlubbers. Here are a few we received at a recent get-together.