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🎧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!
🎧Talking to Elena & Ryan of Sailing Kittiwake
Mike McDowell, formerly of Boat Radio, interviews Elena and Ryan from Sailing Kittiwake. Hear where they’ve been, how they fund it, and whether they recommend this lifestyle.
🎧What Type of Dinghy?
The one constant on a cruising boat is that you need a dinghy. What kind to get has all kinds of answers. Nica shares their thought process as over the years, the kind of dinghy they want has changed.
🎧Provisioning to Cross an Ocean
Blue water cruising is far more enjoyable if you have great food to enjoy along the way. Ensuring you buy the right provisions before you set sail is one more key to voyaging successfully.