Rainy Day Electric
It has been quite a dreary weekend. The weather has been dipping into the low 60’s (Excuse me mother nature, it is nearly JULY!) and it has done nothing but rain. Ugh. In my...
Leaky Teaky
Living on a boat that has a very long “to-do” list of projects while you are working full time is really hard. We just can’t seem to get anything done! Hell, it took me...
How To: Make Your Companionway Less Slippery
Can I tell you something? I sort of missed boat projects. That feeling of making something, of Macgyver-ing your way through life, can leave a girl feeling accomplished. With a new boat that was not...
Homemade Laundry Soap
As a cruiser you become very aware of the products you use and their impact on, well, everything. From how much each use costs, to where you will store it, to what ingredients are...
Man vs. Machine
You might have heard me say that sewing is a critical skill that every cruiser and sailor should have. Repairing torn sails and canvas in a pinch will not only keep your boat moving,...