Blog — Fit2Sail

Why do we cruise?

The reasons to go cruising are numerous, and the work to get there endless. Sometimes it’s critical to leave the work behind and go for a sail. That is, after all, why we cruise!

cruising advice, sailingNica WatersJuly 10, 2018cruising friends, sailing, boat workComment

Checklist for going cruising - 10 steps to take you from inspiration to departure!

Going cruising is daunting. Except, when you break it down? It’s just 10 simple steps. Yes, you can do this!

Nica WatersJuly 3, 2018 Comments

Bimini anniversary

Our first wedding anniversary was not quite as idyllic as we’d hoped. We’ve had a few since then, thank goodness!

cruising, sailing, rough passagesNica WatersJune 30, 2018cruising, anniversary, gulf streamComment

Photo of the month: June

Making progress sometimes looks like destruction. This month is no exception.

Catching water

Full water tanks are one of the absolute riches of a cruising life. Catching that water to fill the tanks? An unforgettable experience.

cruising, cruising advice, joys of cruising, practical tipsNica WatersJune 23, 2018life aboard, cruising life, waterComment

4 boat things mold loves to eat

Mold attacks things on board you might not expect. Here are 4 items that get moldy unless you take care of them!

Bragging rights

Another aspect of being Fit2Sail: helping other people while you help yourselves.

Nica WatersJune 16, 2018Comment

Twofer Tasty . . . Tasty Thursday doubles up!

It’s two in one today, as we look at pizza AND a cooking competition. Who won?

Nica WatersJune 16, 2018Comment

Steps to a new dinghy plug

Boat maintenance is about taking stuff off and putting it back on. Even a simple task should be done well, from the removal to the fitting to the fastening. A step-by-step guide to replacing a dinghy plug!

boat work, maintenanceNica WatersJune 13, 2018boat maintenance, maintenance, dinghyComment