
Sailing Baja: Second Chances in the Sea of Cortez
A family returns to Mexico to rewrite a cursed sailing trip—and finds magic in windblown anchorages and wildlife-rich waters.

A family returns to Mexico to rewrite a cursed sailing trip—and finds magic in windblown anchorages and wildlife-rich waters.

Cruising life peaks in Ensenada with wine, repairs, and a diesel-soaked mishap before the Avocet crew sets sail again.

A paperwork mishap nearly ended our voyage, but local help saved the day—and pointed us to the best tacos in town.

After a sleepless night at sea, we made landfall in Ensenada—only to be hit with a deadline we never saw coming.

Crossing into Mexico felt magical—until a late-night radio call revealed hidden fishing boats and a barge.

When you live and work on board but the Starlink connection goes down, everything becomes a series of challenges.

Bareboat and skippered charters aboard sail and power catamarans are available for winter 2024 departures.

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?

Since misery should be optional as a cruiser, the Totem crew has moved ashore while their boat has major work done in the yard.

A family returns to Mexico to rewrite a cursed sailing trip—and finds magic in windblown anchorages and wildlife-rich waters.

Cruising life peaks in Ensenada with wine, repairs, and a diesel-soaked mishap before the Avocet crew sets sail again.

A paperwork mishap nearly ended our voyage, but local help saved the day—and pointed us to the best tacos in town.

After a sleepless night at sea, we made landfall in Ensenada—only to be hit with a deadline we never saw coming.

Crossing into Mexico felt magical—until a late-night radio call revealed hidden fishing boats and a barge.

When you live and work on board but the Starlink connection goes down, everything becomes a series of challenges.

Bareboat and skippered charters aboard sail and power catamarans are available for winter 2024 departures.

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?

Since misery should be optional as a cruiser, the Totem crew has moved ashore while their boat has major work done in the yard.
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