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NoForeignLand - an excellent resource for cruisers!

When you want local knowledge but are not a local, NoForeignLand is an excellent cruiser-focused resource.

cruising, cruising community, cruising resources, destinationsNica WatersMay 19, 2025resources, NoForeignLandComment

Essential Information for the International Cruiser

cruising, cruising resources, exploring the dream, practical tipsNica WatersApril 23, 2023destinations, formalitiesComment

For Love of the VHF

Facebook can be useful. It does not, however, take the place of a VHF.

boat life, boating etiquette, cruising resources, Life aboard, practical tipsNica WatersMarch 15, 2023VHF radio, communication, safetyComment

How We Offered Tracking

Allowing other people to follow along our journey in almost real time has been an unexpected joy. Here’s how we did it.

Departure Planning: what and why

Departure planning, FastSeas style. It helped us pick a pretty great weather window to head north!

cruising advice, cruising resources, practical tipsNica WatersMay 30, 2022FastSeas, weather, passageComment

The Joys of a Library Card

One library card is essential. 2 is pure luxury!

cruising resources, practical tipsNica WatersDecember 28, 2021library, books Comments

Transiting NYC During a UN Session

You can’t transit the East River while the UN is in session! Except, really, you can. Just be aware of the details.

The Loss of a Giant

Thanks, Larry. Without you and Lin, we’d not be where we are today.

cruising resources, motivationNica WatersAugust 7, 2020memorial, Larry PardeyComment

Crash Course on Cruising, and Other Black Friday Specials

Thanksgiving in the US is followed closely by the opening of the holiday shopping season. Here are a few awesome offerings for the cruiser in your life!

cruising preparation, cruising resourcesNica WatersNovember 26, 2019Black Friday, Specials, ThanksgivingComment