How do you define what’s “really” cruising? There are as many definitions as cruisers and here Nica Waters gives some pointers on what it means to be cruising.
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Easy Smooth Hummus Recipe
A ridiculously easy recipe for super-smooth hummus without using electrical appliances. A wonderful treat from ingredients that don’t have to be refrigerated.
🎧Organizing the Galley on a Charter
Where to start in organizing the boxes of provisions you bring aboard for a bareboat charter. A solid strategy to make sure you end up with everything you need for your meals aboard.
🎧Exercise on Board
Nica Waters tells you how you can get a workout aboard even the tiniest boat. Lots of gear and workout options that really do work!
How Do You Learn What Works?
There’s a lot of trial and error on a boat and that’s both good and bad as we’re forced to learn new things.
🎧Medical Issues & Cruising
Medical issues can really throw a monkey wrench into cruising plans and schedules. A framework for deciding when to continue on and when to stay.
🎧 YES is Best
Paralysis by analysis: we’ve all been there, when we’re just overwhelmed by trying to figure out what the best solution is. Nica Waters has a strategy to cut through that.
Weather Watching
If you’re living on a boat, weather is just as important when you’re at anchor, on a mooring or even at anchor as it is on passage. Another key for staying safe in your cruising.
🎧 Cruising Comparison: Bahamas vs. Sea of Cortez
Comparing the cruising in two favorite destinations for US-based boaters — both are great first international destinations but very different.
🎧DIY Boat Repair & Maintenance
Why boat owners tend to prefer to install equipment, maintain their boats and troubleshoot problems instead of always calling in the professionals — it’s not just cost!