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🎧 Project Boat Pitfalls

Published on April 19, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Lessons learned and shared about working on boats

Published on April 13, 2022; last updated on June 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising means you have a long to do list for repairs–all the time. But do you really need to spend ALL your time doing boat maintenance?

Published on April 12, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

In which I share boat-specific tips on choosing a galley sink, based on endless research

Published on April 5, 2022; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Nica Waters

Sand, wipe, varnish, repeat. Much of the satisfactory result in a paint job will come with the endless prep.

Published on March 29, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Using a sharpie can be helpful when planning provisioning lists. Who knew!

Published on March 22, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Building a new table for Calypso means getting familiar with old words in a new way.

Published on March 15, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

An homage to Trader Joe’s Bruschetta.

Published on March 9, 2022; last updated on April 18, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

When are you too old to cruise? What you need to consider to make the decision that works for you. And to keep going as long as possible.

Published on March 8, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Three steps to a more complete storage plan for your boat

Published on March 1, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

My favorite pan in the galley (and in the house too!)