If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you’ll need a long stay visa for French Polynesia. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.
How to Prep Your Boat’s Fuel System for Long Passages
Do you know how to prep your boat’s fuel system for a long passage? If not, here’s what you need to do to prepare for any conditions.
Sunset Traditions
Sunset traditions are a fun part of the cruising life. Here are a few we’ve enjoyed. Perhaps they’ll become part of your boat rituals?
🎧 No Foreign Land – A Great Resource for Cruisers
We’ve found the No Foreign Land app a vital source of practical information in new anchorages. Here’s what we love about it.
Traveling on Land When You Live on a Boat
Traveling on land when you live on a boat is yet one more thing for cruisers to learn about. Here are your options.
🎧Nica’s Pacific Passage
Pacific Passage Highlights from Calypso’s journey to French Polynesia. Even the simplest things become epic underway.
🎧How to Feed the Crew for a Panama Canal Transit
Wondering how to feed the crew for a Panama Canal transit? We have all the tips you need and specifics you won’t find anywhere else.
🎧 Transiting the Panama Canal on a Small Boat
Transiting the Panama Canal on a small boat takes planning, paperwork, and money. Learn the specifics from one cruisers who did it on her sailboat.
🎧Learn More about Nica and Carolyn
How did Nica and Carolyn start podcasting together? Learn a little more about our back story here.
What Boat Documents Do You Need On Board?
Which papers actually belong aboard? The full rundown for US waters and foreign ports, plus how to find any of them in seconds.









