Every potential blue water voyager, every sailor who wants to go beyond the sight of land is faced with the need to evaluate which, use it only in emergency, gear they should carry.
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🎧 9 Tips for the Cruiser-To-Be
Deciding to go cruising can be daunting and exciting. Nica shares 9 tips on how to keep the dream alive until you actually cast off the dock lines.
Rainman Watermaker Review
What you need to know if you’re considering a Rainman watermaker. Is it the best watermaker for you?
🎧Boat Mold Remedies
Life on board poses special problems. Mold is one of them. How do you keep mold from eating your favorite things?
🎧For First-Time Voyagers
Storms, running out of food, breaking gear, is this the reality of setting sail across an ocean? First timers worry it is. So listen in to see what some of these first timers actually encountered once as they crossed their very first ocean.
New Boat Owner Checklist: 10 Things to Do Right Away
Just bought a boat? Here are the ten things you need to handle before that first ride, plus a free printable checklist.
🎧Catching Water
Fresh water is critical on a boat. Catching it can extend your time at anchor considerably. Nica Waters tells her experiences.
🎧Overcoming Fear and Gaining Confidence
Being prepared for offshore cruising not only means having gear to handle heavy weather, but also gaining confidence to face your first storm at sea.
🎧Boating Friendships
Friendships formed on the water are special. Is it the people or the circumstances? Nica explores a few of the many amazing friendships formed by time on the water.
VertiGrille
Need more room on your way-too-small boat grill? The VertiGrille is like having a grill extender!