from dreamworthy to seaworthy
Follow Totemβs 40-year Refit
Dive into sections below for detail on the work underway, or sign up for blog updates to get pinged when new content is available.
Repowering
For dependability in remote places, Totemβs aging engine was due for replacement. Weβll break down the βwhysβ of that decision and what weβre getting, plus install process details.
Hull & Deck Upgrades
Weβre not ashamed of being scruffy, but weβre adamant about safety. When hull paint and deck hardware crossed from well-used into safety or structural issues, big changes were necessary.
Interior improvement
Veneer from the early 1980s thatβs bubbled or peeled. Laminate wearing through to fiberboard. Patchy carpentry work. Time to cleanup and beautify for Totemβs 40th birthday.
Systems Updates
Some gear dates to before our circumnavigation - some even older! Others are cyclical needs. These updates are intended to carry us through the next decade or more.
WHAT WE DO
TRU Cruising Coaching
Does the freedom of cruising call you? Weβre mentoring people to answer those questions, whether theyβd like to explore a familiar coastline or sail around the world.
Cruising Sailmaker
Jamie draws on years of experience as a professional sailor, sailmaker, and full time cruiser to benefit other sailors, whether you are across the anchorage or across an ocean.
Motivational Speaking
Weβve worked with groups from under 10 to over 10,000: let us customize a presentation that suits your audience or organization, with inspiration from our life on the water.
Voyaging With Kids
When our kids were babies and Jamie and I were lining up our exit strategy, none of the books on the chandlery shelves gave us a satisfactory answer to those burning questions.