Planning on Cruising in Mexico?

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Planning on Cruising in Mexico?

If you are buying a second hand boat and planning to cruise Mexico, be very careful to check first if Mexico still has a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) registered in that boat's history.

A TIP must be purchased for extended cruising in Mexico and should be cancelled when leaving Mexico for the last time, or before selling the boat. However, many boat owners don't do this. Problems arise if the boat does have an un-cancelled TIP as the new owner will not be able to bring the boat back into Mexico until the TIP has been cancelled (a time-consuming and expensive process). Find out more in this report.

First Time Heading South?

Ocean Navigator have some good tips for North American snowbirds preparing to head south for the winter, covering boat and crew prep, routes, passage planning, the ICW vs outside and safety.

Last Chance to Get Imray Charts for Leisure Sailors

For more than 200 years, Imray Charts have been trusted by mariners and sailing enthusiasts around the world. But now, in recognition of the growing trends in nautical digital navigation, the company has announced the gradual conclusion of its chart publishing operations. There's still time to stock up on key charts for your long-distance cruising (their North Atlantic Planning chart is a great addition if planning a Transatlantic). Find out more at this news item..

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