Blog — Fit2Sail

The Goldilocks Effect

Not too much, not too little - just the right amount of food. How do you get it right when you’re heading off sailing for a week or two?

cooking aboard, cruising advice, cruising preparation, practical tipsNica WatersFebruary 19, 2019food, chartering, cruisingComment

Gaining DIY Skills

Everyone tells you you need to be self-reliant when you’re cruising. DIY needs to be your mantra, they say. But how do you gain DIY skills if you’ve never done anything like that before? Read on for my 4-step strategy!

What Inspires You?

Inspiration. Where do you find it?

cruising preparation, exploring the dreamNica WatersFebruary 5, 2019inspiration, books, travelComment

The House Question: Sell or Not Sell - 3 questions to help guide your answer

Deciding whether or not to sell the house to go cruising can be a tough call. Here are 3 questions you might want to consider to help guide your answer.

Storage Conundrum - what do I do with my stuff?

Sell it all? Store it all? Keep the house so we can store it all without selling or paying someone else? What do you do with your stuff while you cruise?

cruising preparation, getting ready, live aboard preparation, practical tips, sailingNica WatersJanuary 26, 2019storage, downsizing, courseComment

Which Project First?

You WILL have projects. Which ones need to be done first?

Watermaker Yay or Nay?

Watermakers are a pretty cool piece of gear. Should you get one or not? 4 questions you can ask to help you make this important decision before going cruising!