Blog — Fit2Sail

The Sting of Doubt

It’s easy to be upbeat. Except when it’s not.

getting readyNica WatersJanuary 18, 2020hard parts Comments

Jeremy's Essential On-board Power Tools

Tools. Tools and deals. What a combination!

boat projectsNica WatersJanuary 11, 2020tools, budgetComment

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?

cost of cruising, cruising preparationNica WatersJanuary 10, 2020money matters, cruising budgetComment

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.

boat projects, DIYNica WatersJanuary 6, 2020boat projects, tips Comments

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.

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

Retrospective on 2019

Looking back on 2019 in photos.

Nica WatersDecember 30, 20192019, reflectionComment

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