On a one-year sabbatical in their sailboat "Bagheera", the Copelands visit eleven countries around North and Central America. A comfortable route, with no oceans crossed, their voyage gives a fascinating insight into the wide cultural diversity, stunning physical and historical sights, abundant underwater and wild life, as well as the impressive variety of cruising grounds this region offers. This is their story, an opportunity to enjoy their adventures and glean useful information for cruising the same area successfully.