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Expenses Tracking - Useful to You?
Expenses Tracking - Useful to You?

“Monthly expenses while cruising” are semi-easy to find. Monthly expenses while PREPARING to cruise? Less so. What categories might you like to see?

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cost of cruising, cruising preparationNica WatersJanuary 10, 2020money matters, cruising budgetComment
Grinding Down Fiberglass
Grinding Down Fiberglass

How do you safely remove the remains of a fiberglass bulkhead? You grind it off. Here are some helpful tips to make this not-fun job a little better.

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boat projects, DIYNica WatersJanuary 6, 2020boat projects, tips Comments
Don't Leave Out Any Projects
Don't Leave Out Any Projects

A new way of thinking about boat projects left us with a crazy long list - and a weirdly peaceful feeling that we are not leaving any out.

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boat projects, practical tipsNica WatersJanuary 3, 2020boat project, boat work, organization Comments
Retrospective on 2019
Retrospective on 2019

Looking back on 2019 in photos.

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Nica WatersDecember 30, 20192019, reflectionComment
Holiday Greetings!
Holiday Greetings!

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

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familyNica WatersDecember 23, 2019family, philosophyComment
Defining "Cruising"
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.

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cruising, exploring the dreamNica WatersDecember 20, 2019definitions, cruising Comments
Three Butyl Tape Tips
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.

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boat projects, cruising preparationNica WatersDecember 16, 2019Boat work, cruising prep Comments
What If We Run Out of Money?
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.

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cost of cruising, money talk, practical tipsNica WatersDecember 9, 2019money matters, cruising budgetComment
5 Things I Love About Our Yacht Club
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.

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