Places We’ve Been: Bahia Candeleros, BCS Mexico
Backed by the impressive Sierra de le Giganta Mountains and boasting a world class view of Isla’s Danzante and Carmen at sunset, this is an anchorage not to miss.
Extended Maintenance and Major Repairs: The Continuing Price For An Experienced Sailboat
I’m of the opinion that delaying or ignoring major repairs could lead to cascade failure that we may not be able to handle, especially with my limited mechanical knowledge. So, we try very hard to do major repairs before they go from urgent to emergent and often welcome professional + experienced opinions to add to our own experience….but we always put it on ourselves to make final repair decisions.
First Run Of 2022
Southward bound, first multi-day run of 2022.
Tulum V Is For Sale
TulumV is for sale, but we’re NOT swallowing the anchor. Read on to find out more.
From The HelmsMistress: A Photo Diary- Crossing The Sea Of Cortez
The HelmsMistress writes from a different point of view, as the full time HelmsWomen and the mom, wife and homeschool teacher on her cruising sailboat in addition to everything else she does. Take the time to check out this photo diary of our most recent crossing from La Cruz (Puerto Vallarta) to La Paz BCS.
Great Dane On The Boat: Overnights With A Great Dane
A bit more about overnight passages with a giant breed dog on board a relatively small sailboat.
Stage-1.5, Tulum’s Refit- Side Projects
In addition to haul-out, chainplates and new standing rigging….we did LOTS of side projects. Here’s four of the side projects that fit into the “work smarter, not harder” category.
From The HelmsMistress: The Magic Of A Passage- Southern Crossing and Isla Isabel
Our 3rd crossing of the Sea of Cortez, but every crossing must be respected and prepared for. While we’ve done it before, there’s new challenges EVERY time.
Stage-2, Tulum’s Refit- New Chainplates
In October of 2020, in La Paz Mexico we had to get new chainplates. Getting new chainplates is a big job, but we took it day by day. Here’s our story.