A Mexican vacation with her husband had Debbie Bulk dreaming of a better way to see local village life, away from the regular tourist destinations. On an idyllic evening stroll near a marina, Debbie & Hans caught the reflection of boats on the still water. The idea of vacationing aboard a sailboat began to ferment. The perfect way to see Mexican coastal communities on your own time! Sailing magazines soon covered the hotel table. They discovered that you had to have sailing knowledge before anyone would charter you a boat! Time for some planning!
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Hi Bert, nice article. I’ve been bareboat chartering the Caribbean for 30+ years but though of doing so in Mexican waters! I might have to give that some thought! 🙂