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I collect shells. But maybe really I collect memories. You?

cruising, exploring the dream, joys of cruisingNica WatersMarch 12, 2019shells, memories, cruising lifeComment

Timeline Update - practicing flexibility

Cruising flexibility. It’s a lot about adapting and making the right choices for the moment you are in. It’s good to practice that!

cruising preparation, family, getting readyNica WatersMarch 9, 2019flexibility, change, timelineComment

February Photo of the Month

Not making much progress on the boat. We are, however, making progress on our cruising plans!

The Soup-to-Nuts Kind of Provisioning

What is provisioning anyway? And what makes it so daunting? We grocery shop every week, most of us, anyway - why is this so freaking hard???

Iconic Photos; Amazing Cruising Memories

Cruising is not only fixing your boat in exotic locations. It’s also enjoying those locations. It’s fun to capture places we’ve been - and places we want to return to.

cruising, exploring the dream, joys of cruisingNica WatersFebruary 25, 2019memories, cruising photos, dry tortugas, st lucia, joes soundComment

Simple Consumerism

Need it? Want it? What’s the difference in this consumer-driven society we live in? And how does that gel with life as a cruiser? (Or, how did I rationalize a new jacket . . .)

The Goldilocks Effect

Not too much, not too little - just the right amount of food. How do you get it right when you’re heading off sailing for a week or two?

cooking aboard, cruising advice, cruising preparation, practical tipsNica WatersFebruary 19, 2019food, chartering, cruisingComment

Boatcards and Memories

Sure, Instagram and Facebook posts are nice (as is the current nudge by those sites to resurrect past posts) - but there is nothing like physical photos or cards to take you right back down memory lane. Do you have a boat card? Is yours in my bag?

cruising community, joys of cruisingNica WatersFebruary 15, 2019memories, boat lifeComment

Gaining DIY Skills

Everyone tells you you need to be self-reliant when you’re cruising. DIY needs to be your mantra, they say. But how do you gain DIY skills if you’ve never done anything like that before? Read on for my 4-step strategy!