Blog — Fit2Sail

Holiday Greetings!

Ice, water, how they all come together, and celebrating family. Happy holidays to you!

familyNica WatersDecember 23, 2019family, philosophyComment

Defining "Cruising"

Is cruising huge monster ships that hold thousands of people? No. Is it bar-hopping on a Saturday night? Nope, not that either. Cruising, in my mind, has a very simple definition.

cruising, exploring the dreamNica WatersDecember 20, 2019definitions, cruising Comments

Three Butyl Tape Tips

Butyl tape. Brilliant stuff - as long as you prepare it just the way you want it FIRST. A cautionary tale (with a happy ending) of learning on the job.

boat projects, cruising preparationNica WatersDecember 16, 2019Boat work, cruising prep Comments

What If We Run Out of Money?

How can you guarantee you won’t run out of funds when you head off sailing? Spoiler: you can’t. Here are some practical tips to help you be realistic about your cruising budget.

cost of cruising, money talk, practical tipsNica WatersDecember 9, 2019money matters, cruising budgetComment

5 Things I Love About Our Yacht Club

If you’d have told us 20 years ago we’d be proud members of a yacht club, we’d have laughed out loud. Joining Fishing Bay Yacht Club, though, has been one of the best decisions ever. It’s got nothing to do with blue blazers and everything to do with the people.

boat life, yacht clubNica WatersDecember 3, 2019yacht club, boating communityComment

Interior Progress Update, November Issue

It’s pretty awesome to be making progress on the boat itself. It’s not like the other stuff isn’t getting us closer to cruising (it is!), but wow to see actual things happening ON CALYPSO? YAHOOOOO!!!!

Nica WatersNovember 30, 2019 Comments

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

Nobody Does It Alone

Life is filled with people who help us out, in ways big and small. As we head into Thanksgiving in the US, here are just a few people to acknowledge. Any of you, though, who are reading this? You’re a part of it all too. Thank you!

cruising resources, live aboard preparationNica WatersNovember 23, 2019gratitude, friendsComment

Engine Winterizing - a primer

Winterizing an engine. Why and how? It’s all in here!

boat work, DIY, maintenance, practical tipsNica WatersNovember 19, 2019boat workComment