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ON THE BORDER [Adventure #120]

We sail out of Nicaragua, and head for the Costa Rican border. On our sail we have a Dorado fish-catching streak and great wind. In between countries, we sail into Bahía Salinas, a huge beautiful bay surrounded by jungle, mountains and farmland. We a...

Jul 23, 2018
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BIG Announcement [Adventure Adrift]

We have some VERY exciting news to share! What do we have planned? Where are we? What's going on?? Why?! Watch to find out! ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos and sailing with a purp...

Jul 26, 2018
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UNCERTAIN HORIZONS [Adventure #121]

New things are coming… but first, we have to get there! On the Costa Rican border, we haul up anchor and turn around, heading north back towards Mexico. We sail through stormy, squally conditions at night, and get stuck in the doldrums during the day. ...

Jul 30, 2018
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PARTING WAYS [Adventure #122]

We’re back in Mexico, completing the check-in process, fixing up a few items on Varuna, and getting ready to say goodbye to each other for awhile… Ty is flying out of Chiapas to La Paz to go inspect our possible new, while Hillary stays behind on Varu...

Aug 06, 2018
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Boat INSPECTION & TOUR- Should we BUY it?! [Adventure #123]

We did something crazy… we put an offer on an old sailboat, sight unseen! The boat? A 1978 Polaris 43 - basically a stolen Bob Perry design based on the Valiant 40. Now Ty goes to La Paz, Mexico to check it out. What are the main areas of concern we a...

Aug 13, 2018
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DUELING ADVENTURES [Adventure #124]

In different countries and places, we each have our own adventure… Hillary hikes a volcano at the Guatemalan border and Ty hits the road with a new car in the US. We have some updates on our plan to buy a bigger boat, and Hillary prepares Varuna for st...

Aug 20, 2018
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WHAT NEXT? Boat Inspection, pt 2 [Adventure #125]

What happens after the boat inspection? Is it a done deal? After several weeks apart, and lots of traveling, Hillary and Ty are reunited in La Paz, with plans of purchasing a Polaris 43. We do some more inspecting, climbing the mast, checking the riggin...

Aug 27, 2018
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Let the Great BOAT SEARCH Begin! From MEXICO to Southern CA [Adventure #126]

After walking away from a big project boat in La Paz, we hit the road, looking for a new, larger cruising boat to take us around the world! We start in San Carlos, Mexico looking at a Tayana 42, Hardin 44 ans Westsail 42. Then, we road trip our way up to...

Sep 03, 2018
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Is this our NEXT BOAT? [Adventure #127]

Our cross-country search for our next sailboat and home continues in the San Francisco Bay Area. We look at another Mason 43, a Tartan 42, a Perry 41 and a custom steel boat. While searching, it becomes clear that there is no perfect boat, but think we m...

Sep 10, 2018
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HOW TO BUY A BOAT (Or not…?) [Adventure #128]

Well, this isn’t quite what we had planned for you this week, but with a few unforeseen events we wanted to take this opportunity to really go into detail about the boat buying process. We sit down and talk about the unraveling of our steel boat from la...

Sep 18, 2018
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HAWAII has BOATS too! [Adventure #129]

Our boat search has taken us to the land of Aloha! After finding a for sale by owner boat, we made a spur of the moment decision and hopped on a flight to the middle of the Pacific to look at this Celestial 48. Come check it out with us! ________________...

Sep 24, 2018
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We have a NEW BOAT… And there’s a HURRICANE coming! [Adventure #130]

It’s official, we finally have a new boat! Come check out our new-to-us Celestial 48 Cutter in Maui! We take possession just as Hurricane Olivia begins to bear down on the Hawaiian Islands, and our first days of new boat ownership are filling with stor...

Oct 01, 2018
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New Boat, New Challenges [Adventure #131]

New boat ownership isn’t all sunshine and rainbows (but we do get a lot of awesome rainbows here in Hawaii). This week, we spend time discovering (and creating) problems and fixing them. THe list includes a burnt up windlass switch that needs replaceme...

Oct 08, 2018
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Conquering THE LIST [Adventure #132]

In Maui, we get serious about tackling and checking off all the boat projects we need to finish before setting sail to Oahu. Repairing out torn genoa, picking up supplies and spare parts, finding leaks in the boat, and replacing soft shackles with jib sna...

Oct 15, 2018
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HAND-STEERING to HONOLULU [Adventure #133]

Because when you have a non-working autopilot, a windvane that needs repairs, and basically no marine supplies available, that’s what you got to do! Come along with us for a beautiful sail from Maui, along the incredible cliffs of the North shore of Mol...

Oct 22, 2018
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MISTAKES… We’ve Made a Few [Adventure #134]

We’re not perfect, and sometimes we don’t make the best decisions…. What did we get ourselves into? How do we keep going? Trying something new doesn’t always go according to plan, but the important things is to learn from it, and figure out how t...

Oct 29, 2018
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Beginning the LONG ROAD Home [Adventure #135]

After a big change of plans, we find ourselves back on the Mainland US. With plans to head back to Varuna, we begin a very long drive and tour of the Western part of the country, stopping by Hillary’s family and their amazing garden in Washington state,...

Nov 06, 2018
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HOW TO DRIVE MEXICO [Adventure 136]

On a mission to get to the very bottom of Mexico, we set off on a very long drive, from top to bottom and back again with a fully loaded car. We brave bad roads, potholes, rain, checkpoints and enjoy some nice toll roads and beautiful countryside. As alw...

Nov 12, 2018
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Adventure REVIVED! [Adventure #137]

After many miles on the road, we come full circle, back to where our journey began in Portland, Oregon. It only seems fitting that we set the reset button from here, after recapping the last few months events, we head back to Varuna in Chiapas, Mexico to ...

Nov 19, 2018
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Leaving it all behind to SAIL AROUND THE WORLD! [Adventure Adrift: The BACKSTORY]

How did we meet? What made us decide to sell everything and start a new life on the water? How did we go from no sailing experience to sailing a small boat around the world on a big ocean? Our backstory on how we decided to change our lives and become sa...

Nov 26, 2018
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Adiós North America! [Adventure #138]

Come join as we check out of Mexico... maybe for the last time? With our new crew member, Emily, aboard we prepare Varuna to get back under sail, do our final paperwork, visit the port captain, immigration, customs and get signed off with a final inspecti...

Dec 03, 2018
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LIFE AT SEA – What’s it like? [Adventure #139]

Ever wondered what living on the water is like? Sustaining yourself off catching fish, preserving food, sailing through storms, finding sea creatures, swimming in the deep blue sea, living the simple life… Come join us on an offshore sailing passage to ...

Dec 10, 2018
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LANDFALL! Hello, El Salvador! [Adventure #140]

After 5 days sailing offshore, we make landfall in Central America! Sailing into the Gulf of Fonseca, which borders three countries, we are greeted by pilot whales and lush, beautiful islands. We head to El Salvador first, making our landfall on Isla Con...

Dec 17, 2018
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The Islands of El Salvador [Adventure #141]

Who knew this tiny country had so many awesome little islands?! Come join us anchored off Isla Conchaguita and Isla Meanguera as we explore the small fishing villages and hike through the lush tropical forests. We have a bit of an adventure dragging anch...

Dec 24, 2018
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Visit Forgotten Honduras [Adventure #142]

How is this place not a major cruising ground?! Dozens of islands, cheap countries, amazing scenery and nice people! In the Gulf of Fonseca, Central America, we enjoy an off the beaten path cruising destination. Come join us as we sail from El Salvador ...

Dec 31, 2018
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Down a Crew Member [Adventure #143]

After some great times exploring Central America, it’s time for us to say goodbye to Emily, our lovely crew member. We sail into the commercial port of Nicaragua, get checked into the country, and then sail through a beautiful mangrove estuary to find a...

Jan 07, 2019
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Nicaragua: Sweet Dolphin Sailing [Adventure #144]

Join us as we sail down the coast of Nicaragua with some awesome wind, sweet sailing, dolphins guiding us everywhere, and even a bit of crazy bashing into the waves. We meet the local fisherman and visit the the town of San Juan del Sur, and then we delve...

Jan 15, 2019
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MUST SELL! World Cruising Boat

Celestial 48 World Cruising Sailboat! For Sale! View the full listing and specs here: https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/celestial-48-center-cockpit-3469284/ For more information about Celestial 48's: https://www.yachtworld.com/boat-content/2014/02...

Jan 17, 2019
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Expedition: COSTA RICA [Adventure #145]

Sailing from Nicaragua to Northern Costa Rica we sail through squalls, catch an awesome fish and get a dolphin escort! Anchored in Bahia Santa Elena in Santa Rosa National Park, we explore an untouched wilderness of tropical dry forest that we deem the la...

Jan 22, 2019
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WILD Costa Rica Travel [Adventure #146]

A place with no tourists in Costa Rica?! We found it! Come exploring as we hike through the jungle to a waterfall, then row up into a mangrove-lined river finding lots of wildlife. Then we have a very windy sail around a cape to find a beautiful spot wit...

Jan 28, 2019
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Do you prefer JUNGLE or CITY? [Adventure #147]

From deep up a jungle river in a mangrove forest, to a bustling beach vacation town - they’re all within a few miles of each other here in Costa Rica! Come join us as we look for birds and crocodiles, then visit Playas del Cocos where we finally get che...

Feb 04, 2019
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Play Time: 00:16:32

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Facing our Losses [Adventure #148]

What can go wrong while cruising and traveling full-time? Unfortunately, quite a bit! We find ourselves encountering a string of challenges while in Costa Rica. Find out what we do with a broken propane tank, a damaged dinghy, lost camera and then, to t...

Feb 11, 2019
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Have WIND, will SAIL [Adventure #149]

Join us for a windy sail along the Costa Rican coast, and learn how we sail off anchor, navigating a tight area without starting the motor! We sail in search of a Scoby for making Kombucha and discuss how and why we make Kombucha onboard. ________________...

Feb 18, 2019
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Taking Care of Broken Things [Adventure #150]

What to do when you’re not feeling your best on a sailing passage? How do you stay healthy while cruising? Find out what happens when Ty’s back goes out, how we deal with it and some of the challenges. We also discuss out fishing setup with hand line...

Feb 25, 2019
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Play Time: 00:12:15

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Where is Undeveloped Costa Rica? [Adventure #151]

What was this tourist hotspot like before the mega-resorts and hundreds of “eco-hotels” took over? We travel down the remote, wild Nicoya peninsula, which has seen very little development compared to other parts of the country, visiting Sámara and Pu...

Mar 04, 2019
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Play Time: 00:11:59

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A Sea Turtle Birthday! [Adventure #152]

See what it’s like to participate in the release of 82 baby Olive Ridley Sea Turtles from a nonprofit turtle hatchery in Costa Rica! It’s also Hillary’s birthday, and to celebrate, Ty take’s here digging for worms in the laidback, old fishing vill...

Mar 11, 2019
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Play Time: 00:12:48

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