Blog — Fit2Sail

Shakedown Success!

Systems check, accomplished. New projects, revealed. The shakedown cruise did what it should have, and more!

boat life, cruising preparation, exploring the dream, getting readyNica WatersOctober 5, 2021shakedown cruiseComment

We LOVE Newport!

We’d dismissed Newport as out of our league. Am I glad we reconsidered.

destinations, joys of cruisingNica WatersOctober 2, 2021Newport, New England, Cruising Comments

Transiting NYC During a UN Session

You can’t transit the East River while the UN is in session! Except, really, you can. Just be aware of the details.

Love Letter to New England Cruising

We didn’t think New England would offer much other than Maine. Boy were we wrong.

cruising, joys of cruisingNica WatersSeptember 21, 2021New England, Cruising Comments

Freedom of Too Many Choices

When missing the “must see” spots means finding your own treasures, it’s hard to be sad.

cruising, exploring the dream, flexibilityNica WatersSeptember 7, 2021Connecticut, Thimble IslandsComment

Unexpectedly Essential Cruising Gear

Coffee press? Handheld VHF radio? Sure - those are essential cruising tools. More important than either, I submit, is the humble fly swatter. Get a good one.

cruising advice, exploring the dreamNica WatersSeptember 4, 2021cruising gear, bugs, flies Comments

Document? State Title? What Paperwork do I Need?

What paperwork, exactly, do you need as an American boater? Here’s a quick guide to help you out!

cruising advice, practical tipsNica WatersAugust 30, 2021paperwork, documentation, registrationComment

(Re)Learning Weather Lessons

Weather is the ultimate authority when you’re cruising. If you forget that, you’ll not be happy.

flexibility, hard parts of cruising, weatherNica WatersAugust 23, 2021cruising, Block Island, weather, New EnglandComment

On the MOVE!!!

The past 7 days have involved a few miles under our keel. Finally we’re moving!

cruisingNica WatersAugust 17, 2021cruising life, travel Comments