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  • Keep the house, or sell it?

    One of the biggest decisions for many gonna-go cruisers is what to do about their home on land. Do you keep it? Do you sell it? How do you decide? My friend Nica has been cruising twice: before kids, then sabbatical with kids. She and her husband Jeremy are preparing Click here for full post: […] More

  • Intentionally Unplanned

    Every journey to cruising is unique, but common themes abound. Our family shares aspirations similar to many who wish to strike out towards the blue horizon: seeking to change lives overfull with things that are urgent, yet unimportant, for a focus on what really matters. We feel the years flying Click here for full post: […] More

  • Cruising skill and the mileage myth

    Miles sailed: a reasonable proxy for cruising expertise? DISCUSS. Click here for full post: https://www.sailingtotem.com/2019/10/cruising-skill-and-the-mileage-myth.html Instagram: @sailingtotem More

  • Sea change

    Our language is full of words and phrases drawn from maritime origins. Whether you’re hoping to be on an even keel, can’t fathom what that is, or simply need Dutch courage to ask – terms with nautical roots pepper our everyday lexicon. The one most present on Totem lately: Click here for full post: https://www.sailingtotem.com/2019/08/sea-change.html […] More