FSCA Easier and safer cruising summit. Tricks, tips, techniques, and solutions to problems. All of us have them. Special ways we have found to make our SSCA cruising life easier and safer. Don't be surprised to hear what seems like contradictory opinions. We purposefully have individual conversations with each speaker or couple, so they do not hear what others are saying. They are not arguing with or biased by someone else's opinion. In cruising as in life, there is no one solution for everyone. So we hope listeners realize these are personal opinions based on individual experience, and they will form their own judgment for their own situation. In this episode, our main topic is, reluctant cruising partners. Why do we hear about wives giving the ultimate of them and stomping off the boat? Turn why they are reluctant and discover how to turn a reluctant cruising wife into an enthusiastic sailing partner. We'll also be sharing three short subjects in this episode, building with composite materials, dealing with local bureaucracy, and the secret of staying young and cruising after 80. I'll be having conversations with Al-Mut, Autorstead, and Eddie Kek of Single Malte, Circum Navigators and Continuing Cruisers active nine years after the Circum Navigation. Jill Szechei of Brinybug, known for frugal cruising tips and trawler training. Melinda Schell of C-shell. She and her late husband Harry have cruised extensively and have been long time contributors to the SSCA Bulletin. Melinda is also heading up the SSCA Mentorship Program. Stefano P.V.O.L.E. from Galaxy. Stefano is a boat builder, charterer, and a big advocate of catamaranth. Rob Dubin of Ventana. Rob Navigator, filmmaker, and the creator of Sailing Quarterly Video Magazine. It is our privilege to share the many ideas of many decades of cruiser years of experience with our members. If you are not a member yet, visit ssa.org to get in on the conversation and gain full access to the SSCA Easier and safer cruising summit.