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The rocks are way to close. We had no choice except to deploy our stern anchor to limit our swing radius. We usually don't anchor in this tight of a spot, but we just could not resist the beauty and seclusion of this tiny anchorage.
After setting our ste...
What do you need to do before leaving the dock? We go over a few things that we do before we set sail. Engine checks, battery checks, sanity checks, oh my. Why are the weather predictions never accurate. We set sail early in the morning for our 90 mile...
This video was going to be a how to install a air filter on a marine diesel. As we were installing the filter we noticed that we had some melted fiberglass on our engine cover. Upon further investigation we discovered why! We are lucky that we did not c...
We have been forced to learn how to sail onto and off of our anchor. Our engine broke last summer and we decided to continue sailing on anyways. It was a blessing in disguise. I forced us to learn how to be better sailors.
Its a great feeling to be able ...
We spent a few days motoring around in the uncharted areas of Bahia Concepcion. We motored down to the far southeast corner of the bay into uncharted territory. The charts called for 3 feet of water depth , our depth sounder was reading 80!
It is alwa...
We sail down into Bahia conception, where we find a beautiful calm anchorage for some must needed rest. I finally get off my lazy butt and install our spinnaker ring onto our mast. 20 minutes and four holes later the boat project that I have been putting...
As sailors we are always trying to learn new things. We finally flew our spinnaker!! It is amazing how little wind it took to get our sailboat moving. It will become our favorite downwind light air sail. We fly our symmetrical spinnaker without a pole....
Sailing is a great way to get out on the water and enjoy the fresh air. But its not all fun and games. Anchors don't hold and boats drag through the anchorage. Hulls need scrubbed and stainless needs polished. There is a lot of work involved in keeping a...
Showering on our sailboat I thought would be easy. Living on our Tartan 34 C sailboat full time in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico I thought it would be hot all the time. Well it isn't and sometimes the water isn't warm either. But hygiene is still required fo...
We set sail north towards the anchorage of San Juanico. First we sail with a super pod of dolphins and pass a school of rays. We drop off our friend Rob and set our sights north. We try our luck st fishing, trolling while we sail. The sea was kind and ...
Living the life of luxury on our Tartan 34 C while we sail around the Sea of Cortez. We have spectacular scenery, meet new and fascinating people, and it seems like a dream some of the time. Then there is the reality and often hysterical side of living on ...
We bash north sailing upwind in 28 knots. The sea state becomes uncomfortable as we remember why "gentleman don't sail to weather." Most cruisers heed that advice, and we quickly remember why! Sailing upwind in a strong breeze while also fighting a curre...
Let's buy a boat, quit our jobs, and sail away sounds romantic. Living on the ocean seems like a dream most days but there is a lot of boat work that goes into keeping the boat a float. Buy a boat he said is muttered over and over while we sail our 1978 Ta...
Living in a small sailboat while sailing around the world has an ironic side to it. Just like we adjust our sails to the wind we adjust our lives for the small space. What becomes non essential is replaced by functional and purposeful. hopefully multi- use...
Cruising fulltime on a sailboat can be interesting. You find yourself anchored in paradise, but the wind forces you to move. Raising anchor, sailing out of anchorages just to have the wind die. Drifting and motoring for a while, then the wind starts pick...
Boat life is not always bikinis and beaches. Whether on anchor or sailing around, some of the easiest tasks become an event. Coffee on a boat is one of those tasks. We used to have a push the botton electric coffee maker, but someone broke it. So, resort t...
Boat life is the perfect way to enjoy the beach. We anchor in a secluded spot, paddle board on the crystal clear water, do a little beach combing and relax on the sand. Jesica finds some time and energy to exercise on the beach.
So what are you waiting fo...
Boat life humor. I love sailing around the world exploring the world. Getting to the Beach is Exhausting work. All that wenching, packing, and tugging. But it is worth it.
Sailing around on our Tartan 34 C brings us to beautiful places and beautiful bea...
We enjoy a long sporty sail upwind. The seas were rough and the winds were only 10-15 knots. It made for a very long day tacking into the wind. Half way to our anchorage we were hot by a bigger wave and almost lost our paddle boards. We quickly hove to ...
Living on a small Tartan Classic sailboat sounds romantic doesn't it. Sail away into the unknown with out a worrying the world. True we have many of those experiences. But, in reality it can be hard work, uncomfortable situations, and a dirty mess a lot of...
The anchorage in La Paz Mexico is notorious for strong currents and apposing winds, commonly known as the LaPaz Waltz. Many boats drag during strong winds and tidal shifts here.
Anchoring in strong tidal currents can be a challenge, but it's essential fo...
We arrived by SV Hiraya to Isla Salsipuedes with the hopes to snorkle the beautiful reefs but was shocked to find the water temp as low as 65 degrees F. too cold with out wet suits. we did notice how incredibly clear the water was though and spent hours dr...
In this video, we sail to a private anchorage, we catch a fish for dinner along the way, enjoy a sunset dinner, and break our anchor windlass.
We start by raising anchor, cleaning off all the eel grass, and set out on a 20 nautical mile sail to a private ...
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