Join us as we spend our final days in La Cruz De Huanacaxtle, Mexico, filled with unforgettable memories! We kick off with a boat wash, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with friends, and dive into a fun-filled pool party. The excitement continues at the local...
Join the Sailing Avocet crew on a mesmerizing journey to Yelapa, Jalisco, where they immerse themselves in the charming village's culture, hike to breathtaking waterfalls, and encounter both triumphs and hilarities along the way. Embark on this unforgettab...
Discover the transformative experience of participating in a temazcal ceremony in Mexico, led by an expert shaman. Learn about this powerful practice and how it can offer spiritual cleansing and growth for those who take part.
#Ad The Banderas Bay Has it All! La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is a great home base for adventures all around the legendary Banderas Bay. From getting the BEST tacos in Bucerias with new friends, dancing the night away in La Cruz, and exploring the iconic Zona Ro...
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle quickly stole our hearts with its charm; great food, music, and loads of young cruisers. We finally got to meet up with Avocet's sort-of-sister ship, @sailingsitka and make fast friends with the crew of SV Lusty. This is where the fu...
#ad After months of delays and feeling like we would never actually make it, we arrived in Chacala, Nayarit just in time to have a relaxing vacation with Chris's family. Thanks to the savvy navvy app we could stay ashore and keep an eye on the boat in the ...
In this captivating episode, watch as Chris and Allie navigate the challenging waters of the Sea of Cortez during their daring sailing expedition. Brace yourself for rough seas, sleepless nights, and incredible teamwork as they overcome every obstacle on t...
#ad We are so excited to be in Mazatlan for the eclipse - it is where we will be able to see complete totality! Although we were hesitant of the sketchy harbor entrance, savvy navvy had our backs and got us from point A to B with no surprises along the way...
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/
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#ad After months of exploring the Sea of Cortez we are ready to cross over to mainland Mexico. We recently downloaded the savvy navvy app which has made route planning simple with real-time updates, with user-friendly features for both expert sailors and b...
It’s been said that Cabo is a lot like Las Vegas, but with fewer Mexicans. There might be some truth to that. Everything you’ve probably heard about Cabo is true. It is an adult Disneyland, without the rules, or the closing time. Don’t be dumb or obv...
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.
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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.
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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...
Merry Christmas from the crew of SV Avocet! It has been a wild year full of friendship, family, cruising and buying a land base! Land has been fun but we are ready to head back to Avocet in January so stay tuned!
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Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring today's video! Go to http://drinkag1.com/sailingavocet to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. The recollection of summer 2023 has become nebulous. Not only was it physicall...
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...
We finally bid farewell to Morro Bay and set sail south for Ventura, where we eagerly retrieved our brand new Precision main sail 🤩 After a long sail, a quick stay at Ventura Isle Marina and a little provisioning we were ready to continue south to Cat...
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...
It had been a hellacious night passage and tensions were high as the uncertain state of our engine loomed over us, but as we set our hook in Morro Bay we felt our troubles melt away... momentarily anyways. We celebrated our first Thanksgiving aboard, visit...
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