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Sundowner Etiquette
Sundowner Etiquette

There’s one thing (other than you) not to forget when you head over to another boat for cocktail hour. It might surprise you!

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Nica WatersNovember 2, 2021 Comments
Annapolis By Water!
Annapolis By Water!

Annapolis is far more than just the boat show. Enjoying the town by water reveals some good and some less good. We’ll still go back!

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cruising, destinationsNica WatersOctober 30, 2021Annapolis, cruising guide Comments
Three Weeks of Social Whirlwind
Three Weeks of Social Whirlwind

Getting our social muscles flexed, in a binge workout that’s left us sore and happy.

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joys of cruisingNica WatersOctober 26, 2021socializing, cruising friendsComment
Shakedown Success!
Shakedown Success!

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

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boat life, cruising preparation, exploring the dream, getting readyNica WatersOctober 5, 2021shakedown cruiseComment
We LOVE Newport!
We LOVE Newport!

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

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destinations, joys of cruisingNica WatersOctober 2, 2021Newport, New England, Cruising Comments
Transiting NYC During a UN Session
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.

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cruising advice, cruising resources, practical tipsNica WatersSeptember 28, 2021New York City, United Nations Comments
Love Letter to New England Cruising
Love Letter to New England Cruising

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

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cruising, joys of cruisingNica WatersSeptember 21, 2021New England, Cruising Comments
Freedom of Too Many Choices
Freedom of Too Many Choices

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

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cruising, exploring the dream, flexibilityNica WatersSeptember 7, 2021Connecticut, Thimble IslandsComment
Unexpectedly Essential Cruising Gear
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.

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