A TIP of the Sombrero to Mexico

One of the big items on my to-do was finally put to bed just this week: the cancellation of the Temporary Import Permit opened by the previous boat owner for entry into Mexico. The so called TIP had to be cancelled in order for a new one to be issued.  Of course you can’t just ask the Mexican government to cancel the permit.  You have to fill out a form, supported by a small pile of documentation: the original TIP (thankfully still in the original owner’s possession), Coast Guard documentation, passport copy, etc.  I sent it all off to Mexico City and waited nervously, wondering if competence and good fortune would win out.  The wait went on for five weeks while new reports of petulant behavior toward Mexico by our government made me certain that the paperwork would disappear.  But the Mexican government came though.  With cancellation behind me, I’ll need to have them issue a new TIP in my name, but that can wait until we're in San Diego