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After years of living aboard and cruising our 1979 Cheoy Lee 41', Avocet, we finally found time to clean up and bring you on a virtual boat tour. Interested in more? Click here 👉 https://www.svavocet.com/2022/08/29/cheoy-lee-41/ Chapters: 0:00 - 7:54 ...

Bahia Santa Maria was a short and sweet stay, but we had miles to cover so we pulled our hook and set our course for the notorious Cabo San Lucas where we spend my 26th birthday. Don't miss out on upcoming sailing adventures, DIY stories, and equipment r...

Our short stay in Bahia Santa Maria was memorable to say the least since our dear friend Peter narrowly escaped death after a dinghy flip. From stellar views to adrenaline-pumping rescues, this video has a bit of it all. Can't wait for the next episode? Ch...

After a very tedious check in process we were cleared to explore the rest of Mexico, so we untied from the dock and sailed south on our longest passage yet! From Ensenada to Bahia Santa Maria with a fun celebration in between 🎉 But with every high, the...

Got a scuff? A scratch? A problem area on your boat that needs fixing, but unsure if you can make the repair with Awlgrip paint? Have no fear, I tested it out so you don't have to! Hopefully someone finds this helpful. Don't miss out on upcoming sailing ...

After months of planning, delays, and other misadventures we FINALLY sailed over the border from California to Mexico! Our first stop was Ensenada where we checked into the country, which was easier said than done. We had some serious issues with our TIP b...

Desalination units - or water makers - allow sailors to be more self sufficient and offered for longer periods of time, which is why choosing the right one for your vessel is crucial! Join us aboard Avocet for a deep dive into the installation of our Rainm...

Catalina Island was not part of the plan, but after experiencing some wifi troubles with Starlink we decided to check out Catalina Harbor with our pals aboard SV Kessel. After a couple days of hiking and relaxing we decided to sail to Avalon where we could...

Surviving California's Storms: We returned to Avocet in Morro Bay for engine repairs and to resume our life afloat, only to be thrust into a battle against Mother Nature's fury. From enduring the historic atmospheric river that kept us anchored in the stor...

We never thought we would have a video titled "Our Runaway Diesel" but here we are. When we left Monterey, California our trusty Perkins 4.108 engine decided that she wanted to be a marathon runner, but Chris shut that dream down real quick. All jokes asid...

After three weeks of anchoring around the San Francisco Bay we decided to flex our reciprocal yacht club privileges and visit the Neely family’s old stomping – or sailing – grounds in Berkeley to replenish our tanks, and pick up some day crew for the...

Richardson Bay has a long history of being a gathering place for the eclectic, creative and wealthy but most recently has gained notoriety for its local governments attempts to remove all liveaboards that they have nicknamed the "anchor outs" who have enjo...