S/V Viā is a 2004 Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser (LRC). She has a cutter rig with a removable inner forestay (so she can sail like a sloop), has a long fin keel with a 5'2" draft, and a rudder protected by a full skeg.
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We enjoy an (almost perfect) last sail complete with Orca and avian visitors, and then embark on the immense project of getting Via ready for a haul out, and then we say our goodbyes as we leave her for several months in a hot boatyard in Mexico.
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Join us for 22 minutes of remote anchorage bliss: living off the sea, watching cattle roam the beach at sunset, fish tacos, diving galore, and the sweet sweet slow life.
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Come away with us to a place where the internet doesn't exist, days move to the rhythm of the sun, moon, and sea, where we swim and eat from the ocean and stare in awe at the land.
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After nearly 8 weeks in one spot waiting for our dog Penny to heal, we are finally cleared to leave port and sail to a private anchorage on the remote Mexican coast of the Sea of Cortez. We fly our new spinnaker, enjoy champagne sailing, break a bone (😩...
We're still stuck in San Carlos but things are looking up! Mike gets a new girlfriend, Taylor gets stuck in the shower, Penny's gets some good news, and we make preparations to lift anchor and peace out.
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When it rains, it pours, right? In this episode we are in the thick of what ended up being a very tough month. Our dog Penny needs emergency medical attention and boats are dragging anchor around us, all while trying to run a business aboard a boat.
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We ditch work and go exploring around San Carlos, checking out sea caves and diving on a World War 2 Minesweeper. Come join our journey!
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After crossing the Sea of Cortez, we spend a couple nights at a busy anchorage and then have to pick up and move before we get rocked by a big blow. We start our morning with champagne sailing but within hours we're buckled down and riding out the winds. C...
We crossed the sea! But not before exploring a Mexican mining town with French history, sailing through fog and cold again (is this Oregon?), and having a false start on our journey across the Gulf of California.
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Sailing life is not all bikinis and sunsets, and in this episode we have a couple rough days in uncomfortable anchorages with barfing dogs, bird poop inside the cabin, and other shenanigans that bring that truth home. Come along for a real deal look into c...
They say that cruising is just fixing your boat in nice places, and there's definitely some truth to that. In this episode we tackle a couple small boat projects in a beautiful anchorage, enjoy a perfect beach day, and set sail to our next stop in the Sea ...
Behind the scenes we've had a few stressful weeks -- but days like this are amazing reminders as to why we're living the cruising life. Join us for a relaxing day on a beach that may as well be in the Maldives, a hike up a volcano, and an incredible acroba...
After our first week at a dock in over 5 months, we finally push off and head out into new, beautiful territory. We hit a few different anchorages in this one, and sink back into life at anchor with epic moonrises, incredible dolphin shows, and clear turqu...
With Mike's folks still in town, we venture far up into the mountains to visit one of the best preserved missions in all of Baja California Sur. After we say goodbye to them, we tackle the consequences of living on a boat in the Mexican desert, before push...
We find a pretty amazing surprise in the town of Loreto in Baja California Sur, where we tie up to the dock for the first time in FIVE months. We enjoy the luxuries of dockside life, welcome Mike's folks to Mexico, and celebrate our 14 year anniversary.
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We revisit a favorite Baja gem on our way down to La Paz, and it does not disappoint! Come away with us as we enjoy the pristine beaches of Espíritu Santo, hike to a spectacular view, almost lose our dinghy, and head into the bustling city of La Paz to ta...
We continue our journey south along the Baja peninsula and after a long day of sailing we arrive back at one of our favorites: Isla San Francisco where we comb the beach for crystals, come across a tarantula in the wild 😱, say hi to dolphins circling us...
After several weeks posted on a mooring ball, we're headed back out into the blue! And as soon as we do, we get a surprisingly long and incredible visit by a pod of dolphins. Come hang with us as we dodge reefs, spearfish for our dinner, and enjoy the spec...
Life at sea is as beautiful and rewarding as it is challenging and difficult, and this episode has a few glimpses into some of the highs and lows. Join us as we play in the clear blue water, hike to stunning peaks, raft up with friends, lose our beloved dr...
With a new sick whip on loan we head out into the wilderness of Baja and hike the gorgeous canyons before heading into town to feast on all sorts of Mexican delights. Come hang as we hit the road and explore the charming town of Loreto and its surrounding ...
From the total serenity of the remote beauty of Baja to 42 kt winds and dinghy-flipping chaos: this is life aboard a sailboat! Join us as we continue exploring the stunning volcanic crater turned island paradise of Isla San Francisco and then push north in...
In this episode we sail into one of our top locations to date and spend the holidays exploring the overwhelming beauty of Isla San Francisco. Join us for an incredible few days cooking fresh fish, eating delicious food, exploring turquoise waters and salt ...
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