cruising community, family, hard parts of cruising, joys of cruising
Nica Waters
The Ghost of Cruising Holidays Past

Being away from friends and family is one of the hardest parts about cruising. The holidays can be even harder. Here are some of our favorite (and not so favorite) holiday memories from our time out there.

The Ghost of Cruising Holidays Past
family, cruising preparation
Nica Waters
Breathing Time

Snow came unexpectedly hard for us, and we took full advantage of the forced time off. What do you do when it snows?

Breathing Time
cruising preparation, family, getting ready, practical tips
Nica Waters
Thanksgiving - or, 2 Ways to Start Downsizing

Being grateful isn’t normally thought of as an important component of downsizing. But it is!

Thanksgiving - or, 2 Ways to Start Downsizing
cruising preparation, practical tips, gift post
Nica Waters
Ten (plus) Gift Ideas for Those Dreaming of ...

Gift ideas for the 2018 holiday season, particularly for those just bitten by the cruising bug!

Ten (plus) Gift Ideas for Those Dreaming of Cruising
boat work, cruising advice, cruising preparation, getting ready, maintenance, provisioning
Nica Waters
The Most Important Tool

There’s one critical tool in any boat project that doesn’t get mentioned often. It’s not a measuring tape or a screwdriver. What is it? The answer might surprise you!

The Most Important Tool
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Let's Talk Meal Planning

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Let's Talk Meal Planning

Meal planning is what you’re SUPPOSED to do to eat well, right? Plan it all out, shop accordingly, and follow it to a T. Why is this so hard? Never fear - there’s a simpler way that translates perfectly to life on board!