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• I Love South Africanisms!

  

  It started during our first road trip: picking up on sayings, food, treats and more that stood out to us as uniquely South African. Read more

  The 11 January 2016 by   Behan Gifford
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• 365 Days, 7,988 Miles, 2 Oceans, 1 Boat

  

  What a year! We knew 2015 was going to be big, and eagerly anticipated the change after a year of maintenance in Southeast Asia. In hindsight, it was truly epic... Read more

  The 02 January 2016 by   Behan Gifford
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• Happily Tucked into the False Bay Yacht Cub

  

  We arrived in Cape Town weeks later than originally planned. Conventional wisdom was that multi-day windows out of Durban should cycle through regularly,... Read more

  The 23 January 2016 by   Behan Gifford
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• Canning Meat on Board

  

  At some point, canning food makes sense for a lot of long-distance cruisers. Totem is a boat full of omnivores, and with five people on board, canning meat has... Read more

  The 16 January 2016 by   Behan Gifford
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• Dock Walk: Rigging Fails

  

  We’re rarely in marinas, but in South Africa’s harbors tying up is the norm. Jamie and I have fun walking the docks, checking out other boats; I always have... Read more

  The 06 January 2016 by   Behan Gifford
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• Portable Generator Benefits, and How to Care for One Aboard

  

  We strive to be a green boat, and supply our power through sun and wind as much as possible. But the wants of five people can outstrip what our solar panels... Read more

  The 14 January 2016 by   Behan Gifford
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• Watch Captain

  

  Our friend Ty has accompanied Totem on significant passages . We’re very excited that he’s booked a flight to Namibia next month, and will join Totem again to... Read more

  The 20 January 2016 by   Behan Gifford
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