Blog — Fit2Sail

Easter Musings

Ramblings about what’s happening these days for us. Locked down, like the rest of you.

rambling, coronavirusNica WatersApril 13, 2020mental strength, musings Comments

April Shopping Brings May Yummies

My 6-step process for provisioning for a long passage (or long stay at home).

cruising preparation, foodNica WatersApril 6, 2020provisioning, foodComment

March 2020 Cruising Prep Expenses

Costs to get the boat ready to roll as we incur them. Also noted each month is the number of hours we’ve spent working.

cost of cruising, cruising preparation, getting ready, money talkNica WatersApril 2, 2020money matters, cruising prepComment

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.