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Birthday Bash at Bahia Ballandra | Sailing Avocet
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Birthday Bash at Bahia Ballandra | Sailing Avocet

Bahia Ballandra on Isla Carmen was the perfect place to host Chris's 26th birthday! I found myself as the only girl with her 4 "Lost Boys" soaking up all the hilarious memories being made while sailing the Sea of Cortez. The good times have no end in sight! Don't miss out on up...
Sailing Baja with the Lost Boys | Sailing Avocet
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Sailing Baja with the Lost Boys | Sailing Avocet

We set sail for Isla Coronados, a place filled with some of our favorite memories, before heading to Loreto to scoop up @KesselUnderway's friend Stephen for a week of salty shenanigans. Between foil boarding around the anchorage, exploring Loreto’s rich history, and being caught with my pants d...
Punta Pulpito, Baja California Sur | Sailing Avocet
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Punta Pulpito, Baja California Sur | Sailing Avocet

Sailing to Punta Pulpito in the Sea of Cortez was pure magic! We dropped anchor with @odysseyalternative and @KesselUnderway hiked the iconic volcanic rock, snorkeled the clear turquoise waters, and Peter spearfished fresh fish for the best tacos under the stars. 🌮⛵️ As night fell, the ocean lit up...
Exploring Baja’s Abandoned Resort | Sailing Avocet
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Exploring Baja’s Abandoned Resort | Sailing Avocet

Step inside the abandoned resort at Punta Chivato on the shores of Baja California Sur’s Sea of Cortez. Once a luxury getaway, this hidden resort now sits in ruins, slowly being reclaimed by the desert and the sea. In this video, we explore the hauntingly beautiful remains of Punta Chivato’s resort ...
Near DEATH experiences in Santa Rosalia, Mexico | Sailing Avocet
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Near DEATH experiences in Santa Rosalia, Mexico | Sailing Avocet

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Sailing to Santa Rosalia | Sailing Avocet
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Sailing to Santa Rosalia | Sailing Avocet

Join us on our sail from Puerto Refugio to Santa Rosalia, where things got a tad sporty on the water! Luckily, Avocet handed it like a champ as we sailed wing on wing and surfed down waves in front of @KesselUnderway Don't miss out on upcoming sailing adventures, DIY stories, and equipment re...
Puerto Refugio, Isla Ángel de la Guarda  | Sailing Avocet
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Puerto Refugio, Isla Ángel de la Guarda | Sailing Avocet

After splashing in Peñasco, we set sail for our first anchorage of the season— Refugio. This breathtaking spot was the perfect “welcome back” to cruising: dramatic landscapes, peaceful seclusion, and plenty of wild adventure shared with our best bud ⁨@KesselUnderway ⛵ A short but unforgettable stay...
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HAUL OUT IN MEXICO: Bottom Paint, Boatyard Life & Relaunch in Peñasco | Sailing Avocet
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HAUL OUT IN MEXICO: Bottom Paint, Boatyard Life & Relaunch in Peñasco | Sailing Avocet

Sailing Avocet returns to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico after six months on land for a full haul out: sanding, spot-fairing blisters, barrier touch-ups, and a fresh bottom paint before splashing back into the Sea of Cortez. From the first dusty hello to our Cheoy Lee 41 to the final cheer at the travel lif...
The Annapolis Boat Show | Sailing Avocet
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The Annapolis Boat Show | Sailing Avocet

Annapolis Boat Show 2023 was one for the books! We spent an unforgettable week surrounded by our incredible sailing YouTuber friends — SV Via, Breaking Waves, Parlay Revival, SV Lusty, and SV Jubel — turning the boat show into a rum-laced pirate reunion. From dockside laughs and late-night parties t...
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Smuggling a Bowsprit into Mexico!  | Sailing Avocet
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Smuggling a Bowsprit into Mexico! | Sailing Avocet

A broken heart and a brand new bowsprit made a great excuse for a boys trip to Peñasco for some good ol' fashion boatyard healing. Our dear friend Peter from SV Kessel (@KesselUnderway ) had a new aluminum bowsprit built and stuffed in his sprinter van along with boat parts, a massive amount ...
Victory 21 Regatta Nationals | Sailing Avocet
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Victory 21 Regatta Nationals | Sailing Avocet

On the heels of the High Sierra Regatta, Chris and I geared up to race Geronimo two more times in our fleets national championship regatta on Huntington Lake. This regatta brought Victory 21's from San Diego's Mission Bay Yacht Club to our local Fresno Yacht Club - even Chris's big br...
Fresno Yacht Club’s High Sierra Regatta | Sailing Avocet
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Fresno Yacht Club’s High Sierra Regatta | Sailing Avocet

From Puerto Peñasco to our stomping grounds at 7000 feet, we didn't skip a beat with sailing and were stoked to get back and sail our Victory 21 in the 70th Annual High Sierra Regatta at Huntington Lake! This two-day regatta was packed with wind, competition, and fun with our Fresno Yacht Club ...
Hauling Out In Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | Sailing Avocet
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Hauling Out In Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | Sailing Avocet

Holy cow we made it! approximately 2,500 nautical miles in 2023 from Morro Bay down to Puerto Vallarta then up the Sea of Cortez into Puerto Peñasco at Cabrales Shipyards where Avocet would spend the summer alongside @KesselUnderway-mv8ih -- it would be the first time in our 5 years of living aboard...
Our Last Sail… | Sailing Avocet
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Our Last Sail… | Sailing Avocet

This video shares the final 100 miles of our cruising season from Bahia San Francisquito to Puerto Peñasco and is full of reflections, long night watches, and the bittersweet feeling of a season’s end. From navigating through the remote Baja coastline to battling bees and anchoring in one of our new...
RAW Sailing to San Francisquito | Sailing Avocet
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RAW Sailing to San Francisquito | Sailing Avocet

This is new for us! Join us on a sail from San Juanico to San Francisquito. Minimal editing, just the raw sounds of our ramblings and the sea. It's sort of like sailing ASMR, but not nearly as relaxing 😆 What do you think, should we do more episodes like this? Tell us in the comments ⬇️ Don�...
Sailing to Isla Coronados: Baja’s MOST Beautiful Anchorage? | Sailing Avocet
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Sailing to Isla Coronados: Baja’s MOST Beautiful Anchorage? | Sailing Avocet

After getting evicted from V-Cove, we dropped anchor off Isla Coronados, one of the most picturesque islands in the Sea of Cortez. With crystal-clear turquoise water, white sand beaches, and an incredible view of and from the volcano... it felt like we had the whole island to ourselves.We explore th...
Paradise Found: V-Cove Anchorage,  Sea of Cortez Mexico | Sailing Avocet
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Paradise Found: V-Cove Anchorage, Sea of Cortez Mexico | Sailing Avocet

Looking for the perfect hidden anchorage in the Sea of Cortez? Join us as we explore V-Cove, a breathtaking and secluded spot on Isla Carmen, just off the coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Known for its calm waters, excellent holding, and dramatic cliffs, V-Cove has quickly become one of our fav...
Agua? Verde. | Sailing Avocet
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Agua? Verde. | Sailing Avocet

After a week of chasing horizon lines through the Sea of Cortez, we finally found ourselves dropping anchor in the remote and rugged paradise of Agua Verde, Baja California Sur — a place where time slows down and the mountains meet the sea in perfect harmony. Speaking of meeting, we also reunited wi...
Isla San Francisco | Sailing Avocet
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Isla San Francisco | Sailing Avocet

Set sail with us as we explore Isla San Francisco, one of the most breathtaking anchorages in the Sea of Cortez! 🏝️ Nestled along the Baja California coastline, this remote paradise boasts turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and epic hiking trails with jaw-dropping views. But we took our adventure a...
Why Won’t Our Engine Start?! The Perkins 4.108 Saga Continues…| Sailing Avocet
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Why Won’t Our Engine Start?! The Perkins 4.108 Saga Continues…| Sailing Avocet

In this episode, we're tackling Perkins 4.108 diesel engine problems—AGAIN! After struggling with our high-pressure fuel pump, we finally uncover the culprit behind our engine troubles and get it fixed by a skilled marine diesel mechanic in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. With a working engine, we ret...
Vacation in San Blas, Nayarit | Sailing Avocet
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Vacation in San Blas, Nayarit | Sailing Avocet

🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code AVOCET at checkout. Download Saily app or go to ⛵️ We put a pause on our frustrating engine rebuild and took a trip overland to San Blas, Nayarit with our pals from SV Lusty. There we embarked on a jungle cruise through the mangroves wh...
Rebuilding Our Perkins 4.108: the Engine Drop | Sailing Avocet
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Rebuilding Our Perkins 4.108: the Engine Drop | Sailing Avocet

In our last video you watched us dissect our Perkins 4.108 diesel after limping back to La Cruz from Isla Isabel, where we discovered our fuel pump had failed... AGAIN. After deciding to move ahead with a rebuild, Chris jumped right in and got his hands dirty, making it happen... even if that meant ...
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