Blog — Fit2Sail

Simple Offshore Fishing Gear

No fancy rod and reel? No problem! Calypso’s offshore fishing gear fits in a large ziplock bag!

boat cooking, boat life, DIY, food, practical tipsNica WatersMarch 7, 2023fishing, Cruising Comments

Guadeloupe: Exceeding Expectations (so far)

Botanical gardens, clear water, reef exploration - and don’t forget the bread and cheese! We’re LOVING Guadeloupe!

destinations, exploring the dreamNica WatersFebruary 28, 2023Guadeloupe, caribbean Comments

Flag Etiquette

Flying flags as you cruise takes a bit of attention to detail!

boating etiquette, cruising advice, personal hygiene aboard, practical tipsNica WatersFebruary 28, 2023formalities, cruisingComment

Oil Change Help

Changing the oil is a routine maintenance item that can get messy fast. Here are a few tips to help!

boat work, DIY, maintenance, practical tipsNica WatersFebruary 21, 2023maintenance, engine maintenance, tipsComment

Three Weeks in Antigua

Antigua - all that we’d hoped for, with a few extra goodies thrown in for good measure!

destinations, joys of cruisingNica WatersFebruary 20, 2023Antigua, caribbeanComment

Snubber Smarts (an anchoring post)

Anchoring with all chain is our preference. As long as we have a snubber to provide the stretch!

anchoring, Life aboard, practical tipsNica WatersFebruary 6, 2023anchoring, snubber, cruising Comments

Six Days in St. Barths

St Barths, playground of the rich and famous. And us!

destinations, exploring the dream, joys of cruisingNica WatersFebruary 6, 2023St Barths, Leeward islands, cruisingComment

St Martin to St Barths

Beginning to explore the Leeward Islands for the first time in 30 years. Ahhhh!

boat life, cruising, destinationsNica WatersJanuary 30, 2023island hopping, Leeward islands, St Martin Comments

5 Small Essentials On Board Calypso

When the value to space ratio is high, you know it’s worth talking about! These small items add immensely to our enjoyment of life aboard. Maybe they’ll work for you!

boat life, Life aboard, practical tips, small boat livingNica WatersJanuary 20, 2023life aboard, cruising lifeComment