After sailing over 6,000 nautical miles in the first six months of our journey we have now spent the last 6 months tied to a dock in Nicaragua. COVID-19 has swept the world and just like everyone else back home, we are going a bit bonkers. Lucky for us the...
Ever wonder how they make a perfect cigar?? While Gargoyle’s crew is relaxing at Puesta Del Sol, we decided to check out Estelí, one of the largest areas in Central America for cigar manufacturing. First a 200 km drive to the northern mountain region o...
Gargoyle’s crew is relaxing at Puesta Del Sol while waiting for a weather window to move onto Costa Rica and for the crew from Half Moon to arrive. Now Liz and Brian are tied up to the docks we set off on our next adventure. CNN claims this is the #2 t...
Since we first departed Vancouver, touring flor de Cana and sampling their amazing rum has been on our ultimate bucket list. It's Kevin's birthday so we've opted for the VIP tour, which is a private tour with all the rum you can drink plus the bonus of tas...
We depart Bahia del Sol and make a quick overnight trip to the Gulf of Fonseca to spend some time at anchor and to check into Isla de Tigre, Honduras. Unfortunately, the Papagayos winds came early forcing the crew to seek shelter at Isla Meanguera to wait...
Gargoyle leaves Mexico and we start our adventure into Central America. Our first stop will be in Bahia de Sol, El Salvador but first we need to cross the dangerous shoals and bar to enter Bahia Jaltepeque. We tie up to the Hotel and Marina de Sol to off...
Gargoyle sails 500 nautical miles from Acapulco to the last port in Mexico, Puerto Chiapas. We sail through the Gulf of Tehauntapec managing to get the perfect weather window and managing long lines throughout the Gulf. We check out the local tourist at...
Gargoyle departs the Gold Coast of Mexico and heads for Acapulco. After a quick overnight sail, the crew starts to work on the ToDo list for repairs before we head to Central America. We also take time to visit the tourist attractions of Acapulco and get...
Gargoyle leaves Barra de Navidad to head to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. We make a quick stop in Manzanillo to check out the port city's sites and sounds. The holidays are spent in Zihuatanejo with friends and we depart after a spectacular new years.
To ensure we get to Barra de Navidad for the start of the Panama Posse, we do a straight line sail from Cabo to Mexico's Gold Coast. We arrive early due to 20-30 knots of sustained wind and take time to relax in Tenacatita. Then we take a quick trip to Ba...
Gargoyle departs California to head to Mexico, a quick check in at Ensenada and we head South to the Baja. We fight some squalls from Tropical Storm Raymond and troubleshoot our Raymarine electronics as they decide to go dark during one of our night shift...
We visit the free anchorages of San Diego. Take a walk through the Hotel Del, meet the dinghy sailors of the San Diego Yacht Club and Flipper makes a guest appearance.
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We take a quick day sail to Catalina Island to visit Two Harbors and Avalon Harbor. Learn the history of the Island and check out the tourist attractions of the Island.
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SV Gargoyle visits the Channel Island National Park, anchoring in gale winds, hiking and exploring San Miguel, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands and anchorages. We spend an amazing afternoon with the amazing sea life around the Channel Islands.....and Cpt...
Gargoyle has an epic sail along the Big Sur coast as her crew manages 30kn of winds. We enjoy the sites and sounds of Morro Bay while Dean decides to take a dip!
Gargoyle departs foggy San Francisco bay to start exploring the Central Coast of California. After a quick stop at Pillar Point Harbor, we head to Monterey to check out the sights of the Bay and Peninsula.
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After 6 days sailing from British Columbia and a quick stop in Bodega Bay, Gargoyle finally sails under the Golden Gate Bridge. Angel Island, Tiburon and Aquatic Park. A quick summary of our visit and anchorages.
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Sailing Gargoyle, a Beneteau Oceanis 50, on a planned 6 day offshore passage from Bamfield BC to San Francisco. Kevin and Carla embark on their planned circumnavigation with their first extended offshore passage along the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island,...
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