State of Our Totem
Although there are days when progress feels minuscule, we’ve crossed major milestones in our refit.
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Ripe with natural beauty and vibrant culture, Central or South America charter vacations offer matchless cruising experiences and lots of options for adventure.
Although there are days when progress feels minuscule, we’ve crossed major milestones in our refit.
This seasoned crew from the hospitality sector have some sage advice for hosting, including a special Mexico itinerary.
Traveling by car from Mexico to California brought up memories of the many ports of entry we’ve entered under sail.
Could a route through Mexico be a viable alternative to the Panama Canal?
A brief passage north to the top of the Sea of Cortez offers the Totem crew winds and calm, peace and plenty.
The upcoming storm season is the perfect time to tick items off of the chore list.
A sailor revisits old cruising grounds south of the border, where he relaunches his boat and embarks on a few days of exploring this wild coast of Mexico.
Planning to sail off into the sunset and earn money while you cruise? Better do your homework first.
While anchored in San Carlos, Mexico, this young sailor learned ways to protect the fragile environment of this beautiful and ecologically diverse body of water.
Sailors in the Rio Dulce donate their time and gear to local villages through Pass It On Guatemala.
Engine troubles lead to changed plans for the Totem crew.
The Totem crew is often asked which location is better for cruising: Mexico or the Caribbean?
Whether you prefer a traditional celebration or enjoy new customs, there are many ways that cruisers celebrate the holidays aboard.
The Totem crew reflects on life and travel in a time of COVID during an epic road trip north.
As the COVID-19 pandemic brought life to a relative standstill around the world, many cruisers found themselves suddenly stuck in a foreign port.
The Totem crew leaves civilization behind on a sail of the northern Sea of Cortez and rediscovers some cruising joy.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a young family takes a break from long voyages and finds joy staying put in a small bay in Mexico.
The Totem crew offers tips for staying cool when cruising in hot weather.
While preparing for another haul out in Mexico, the Totem crew shares their lessons learned from previous experiences in the boatyard.
Friendly residents and charm galore keep cruisers coming back to this tiny island off the coast of Belize.
The Totem crew has discovered a number of similarities between social distancing mandates and the cruising lifestyle.
After an anchor-dragging incident in Mexico, a young couple that are new to the cruising life have a serendipitous encounter with another cruiser.
Although 2019 may have been low on sailing miles, the year included plenty of the experiences that make cruising great.
When life on the hard gets hard, the boatyard community makes it better.