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 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Don't waste your precious time on sleeping with your dreams. Get up and chase them every day. You don't want to miss the journey and adventures along the way. Go on....get up...lets Go!! #sailboat #sailing #offgrid #travel #travelblogger #refit #ocean #liv...
The best part of living on a sailboat if life at anchor. The days just seem to fade on by and you lose all track of time. We spend our days exploring caves on our Highfield dinghy. We go for hikes and happily waste the days away fishing and eating. Boat...
Jesica is really tired of burning her butt cheeks and sticking to the dinghy in the intense heat of the Sea of Cortez. So, while stern anchored in our favorite secluded anchorage, we decided to finally do something about the burnt butt cheek problem.
We s...
Sailing around the world in a small sailboat has its challenges. The treasures that we find along the way, make it all worth it. The sea lions swimming beside us, the dolphins bow riding and surfing around Hiraya are amazing moments. Let's not forget the...
Join us on our adventures of a lifetime as we sail the Gulf of California and beyond. Starting in Rio Vista California in 2021, we have spent the past 2 years costal cruising. With a small break to haul out for boat maintenance, we quickly dropped back in...
On our last sail north, we almost hit a whale. It surfaced 10 feet on off of our port side. It was close enough that we got wet from his spray. We were also curious how far our VHF radio would transmit. We checked in with a friend every 5 miles to test ...
Living life on anchor in our 1978 Tartan 34 C is wonderful most of the time. We have just about anything we need to live off grid. But when those luxuries break we then have to decide what and how to adjust. Laundry is one of those things. Our water maker ...
After almost 2 years cruising around fulltime on our sailboat, our floating home is in need of a little work. This is our first time hauling a boat out. The anticipation was full of anxiety and stress. The actual event, not so much.
We are not looking...
We are all hauled out and trying to figure out how to put our not so floating home to bed. We have so many questions. Do we remove the solar panels. Do we remove all the canvas? Should we shrink wrap our sailboat? What do we do about the heat. This boa...
Buy a boat, he said, is the most common phrase used in our life right now as we sail around on our 1978 Tartan 34C sailboat. The phrase is both hilarious and sarcastic, which fits everyday boat life in a nut shell. When Sam suggested we buy a boat, I dream...
Storing our sailboat in the Mexican heat is hard. The to do list seems to get bigger and bigger. We have to remove solar panels, water heaters, check chain plates, rigging. You get the idea. Life in a boatyard is dirty, hot, and sweaty.
Did we mention h...
When we moved aboard our 1978 Tartan 43c sailboat I was ready for cocktails and sunsets and all the adventures in between whike we sail around the world. Completely nieve to the work and adjustments that living on board would throw at us we have found humo...
We go through some of the things that we have to do to prepare our sailboat for storage on the hard. This is our first time storing our sailboat, she is our home, and we usually stay on her. We flush the diesel engine, prepare our outboard for long term ...
"Let's buy a boat" was all he said, and here we are. Living life on our 1978 Tartan 34 C sailboat while we sail around the world. It isn't always easy, and sometimes, it is hilariously ironic. Other times, though, it's spectacular views of the ocean, wild...
We have spent the last two and a half years living on our 1978 Tartan 34C sailboat. During that time we have had many amazing sailing adventures and a ton of boat work. Living out on anchor requires patience and some creativity when it comes to gathering s...
Leaving our sailboat on the hard made us very nervous. After 5 months we returned to the boatyard to do some boat work and to launch our floating home.
The amount of dirt on our decks is amazing and gross.
After a lot of hard work cleaning up and a few b...
We live full time on our 1978 Tartan 34C sailboat. Her name is Hiraya, and she takes us through some pretty amazing ocean adventures. One of the most epic of those adventures is the stillness and beauty we witness in the skies above. We have sailed around ...
We replaced the standing rigging on our sailboat using Sta-Lok fittings while on the water. In the process we found a couple of rusted out cotter pins. If undetected we could have lost our mast. Its a good idea to climb your mast now and then and check ...
Join us as we embark on an exhilarating sail in strong winds, sharing our experiences, challenges, and solutions. Expertise from the Sailing Adventure Can't Wait channel reveals top strategies for conquering turbulent waters while maintaining boat safety a...
Sailing south along Baja California we return to the area where our engine troubles all started. The temps are finally starting to warm up and we encounter a red tide.
We hope our video inspires you to explore the world on your own sailboat!
Living on a ...
Not Again!!! We had this Spectra Ventura 150 fixed this summer by a dealer in Florida. We were told it was repaired and ready to go. Not!! It now squeals and produces no water. We sail back to the Loreto area to Puerto Escondido to make repairs.
We h...
Join this dynamic sailing duo for an unforgettable downwind sailing experience along the beautiful coast of Baja California! Witness mesmerizing wildlife, such as whales breaching near their vessel, and marvel at Aqua Verde's stunning natural surroundings....
Experience the thrilling lifestyle of living aboard a sailboat with a couple navigating through unpredictable weather, finding the perfect anchorage, and discovering hidden gems along the way. Watch their journey unfold and learn about their adventurous ap...
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