Blog — Fit2Sail

Inspired by Tomatoes

Why I think tomatoes are a provisioning staple, whether in a pandemic or not. 8 ideas for what to do with canned tomatoes. I could have added a few hundred more.

boat cooking, foodNica WatersMarch 30, 2020recipes, cooking tips Comments

Updated Plans

Flattening the curve, one decision at a time.

flexibility, getting readyNica WatersMarch 26, 2020coronavirus, cruising plansComment

Building Cruising Skills During a Pandemic

Be flexible. Slow down. Communicate. We got this.

cruising preparation, flexibility, hard parts of cruisingNica WatersMarch 23, 2020pandemic, copingComment

Shifting Gears Without a Clutch

Moving into high gear or stalling out? Where’s a clutch when you need one?

live aboard preparation, ramblingNica WatersMarch 19, 2020musingsComment

Preparation is Preparation

Preparing for a possible quarantine is kind of like preparing to head off on a passage. Plan well and relax!

cruising preparation, provisioningNica WatersMarch 12, 2020preparationComment

Provisioning Lesson

When saving money doesn’t quite work out the way I meant it to.

February 2020 Cruising Prep Expenses

What’s it cost to get ready to go cruising? Monthly roundup of boat-related expenses, plus the hours.

boat work, getting ready, money talkNica WatersMarch 2, 2020cruising prep, money matters Comments

Cheater Tongue and Groove

What do you do when you can’t find material that mimics what’s already on board? Get creative!

boat projects, DIYNica WatersFebruary 27, 2020boat project, interior Comments

Bittersweet: Selling the Original Engine

The engine needed to sell. It still was hard to let it go.

getting ready, memoriesNica WatersFebruary 24, 2020downsizingComment