Blog — Fit2Sail

9 steps to a leak-free deck fitting. You totally can do this on your own!

boat projects, cruising preparation, maintenance, practical tipsNica WatersOctober 24, 2018prism, deck hardware, boat projectComment

Boat Show Hangover

There’s a downside to being surrounded by your tribe for 2 weeks, and it’s the re-entry. There are other factors too - it all adds up to a hangover!

cruising community, cruising preparation, live aboard preparationNica WatersOctober 19, 2018boat show, boating communityComment

Persian Rice - Tasty Thursday

Persian rice, a combination of texture and color and flavor that’s got to be experienced to be believed! Yum!

cruising food, boat cooking, homemade food, Tasty ThursdayNica WatersOctober 17, 2018rice, how to cook rice, side dishComment

Fall Boat Show Purchases

The boat show is about boats, and people. And buying stuff for the boats and the people. How did I do in Annapolis this fall?

boat projects, cost of cruising, cruising preparationNica WatersOctober 14, 2018boat show, projectsComment

Unexpected Happenings

Cruising is about flexibility, even when you have to be flexible about things you wish didn’t have to happen.

family, flexibilityNica WatersOctober 9, 2018family, Averill, OPO Comments

Calypso's Budget and How We Will Pay For It

Cruising costs money. How much money? How much money are we projecting we’ll need for our cruise? And how the heck are we affording it?

Homemade Chocolate Covered Almonds

Chocolate, almonds, and salt. Simple ingredients that add up to sublime deliciousness. Yes, you can!

boat cooking, homemade food, recipes, Tasty Thursday, dessertNica WatersOctober 4, 2018almonds, chocolateComment

September Photo of the Month

September was filled with events, both on and off the boat. This photo, though, might say it all.

hard parts of cruising, photo of the month, small boat livingNica WatersOctober 2, 2018hurricane prep, at the dockComment

7 Budget Lessons

How much does it cost to go cruising? How about asking what questions you need to ask to figure out what YOU will need to go cruising? Here are 7 lessons we learned about budgeting that make us confident we’re on the right track for the next cruise!