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S4, Ep51 Sailing Couple Stops Resisting and Starts Living — A Mindset Shift on the Water
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S4, Ep51 Sailing Couple Stops Resisting and Starts Living — A Mindset Shift on the Water

Have you ever pushed so hard for something and then woke up and realized that what you were pushing for was already here? Join us in this episode of Sailing Into the Mystic, as we realize we are already sailing into the mystic. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Our buddies leave and we have chores 01:24 Dr...
S4, Ep50 Sailing Couple Survives Their Worst Storm Yet — What Happened
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S4, Ep50 Sailing Couple Survives Their Worst Storm Yet — What Happened

You can't claim to be a true sailor until you have experienced a bad storm on your boat. Especially an unexpected storm, that doesn't comply with any weather prediction model. This storm was the worst one we have experienced so far on the Mystic and we keep learning more about our sailboa...
S4, Ep49  Our First Overnight Sail — From Best Day to Worst Night on the Water
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S4, Ep49 Our First Overnight Sail — From Best Day to Worst Night on the Water

Still relatively new at cruising, in this episode we show our first overnight sailing voyage with just us two from Ensenada to Bahia San Quintin along the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula. We go from the very best sailing day to a very challenging night of sailing, and we learn a lot about the Yi...
S4, Ep48 Seven Knots is a Perfect Speed to See the World
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S4, Ep48 Seven Knots is a Perfect Speed to See the World

While stuck in Ensenada, waiting for our immigration paperwork to be completed, we get to know the crew of Westward, a 100 year old wooden boat that is still in charter in both Alaska and Baja. They invite us for a tour and we are so excited to share it with you, especially the Engine Room, where t...
S4, Ep47 We’re Finally Sailing to Mexico — A Sailing Couple’s Dream Departure but Rough Start
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S4, Ep47 We’re Finally Sailing to Mexico — A Sailing Couple’s Dream Departure but Rough Start

This is finally the episode where we sail away! After years of hard work and planning, we are embarking on our world tour on the Mystic and diving into new experiences with open arms and pure excitement. But we don't get far without getting into trouble in our usual mishaps ways. Already lea...
S4, Ep46 Sailing Couple’s Final Countdown — The Week Before We Sailed Away
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S4, Ep46 Sailing Couple’s Final Countdown — The Week Before We Sailed Away

With the last of the big projects done, we are now truly in our final week before we sail away. After all the hard work over the years to get to this week, we are actually in shock and haven't been able to process. So we tackle all the stuff you don't get to think about until it is your ...
S4, Ep45 Last Project Before We Sail — Installing a Balmar Alternator on a Budget
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S4, Ep45 Last Project Before We Sail — Installing a Balmar Alternator on a Budget

In this Episode of Sailing Into the Mystic, we complete our last big project that we need to do in order to feel ready to set sail Into the Mystic Southward. We talk in detail about the new Balmar alternator that we install to go along with the new Victron and solar electrical system on an old 1988...
S4, Ep44 Budget Electrical Upgrade on Our 1988 Liveaboard Sailboat — Part 2
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S4, Ep44 Budget Electrical Upgrade on Our 1988 Liveaboard Sailboat — Part 2

In this episode we continue working on the new electrical system for our 1988 Irwin sailboat. It's the last big project on the Mystic before we depart for our world cruising. Those of you engaging in similar projects on your boat will enjoy the technical content as Tim explains his thinking, t...
S4, Ep43 Installing Solar Power on a 1988 Liveaboard Sailboat — Part 1
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S4, Ep43 Installing Solar Power on a 1988 Liveaboard Sailboat — Part 1

After building a solar arch for our 1988 Irwin MKIII, we now finally get to start wiring the battery and new Victron equipment into the solar power system. Tim's explanation of his equipment choices and thinking b ehind how the system will work is insightful for others thinking about updating t...
S4, Ep42 We’re Bringing Our Cats Sailing — How a Liveaboard Couple Makes It Work
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S4, Ep42 We’re Bringing Our Cats Sailing — How a Liveaboard Couple Makes It Work

In this Episode, we finally reveal a struggle we are having even before we begin sailing the world. Yes, we know that other sailors are sailing with their cats, but we have two cats who like their current daily routine on land and we just don't know how they will make the shift to living on a b...
S4, Ep41 We Finally Fixed It — Liveaboard Sailboat Plumbing Done Right
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S4, Ep41 We Finally Fixed It — Liveaboard Sailboat Plumbing Done Right

In this episode of Sailing Into the Mystic, we complete two projects we have been avoiding for too long. We fix the plumbing for one of the heads to eliminate unwanted odors and we finally attach and lengthen our anchor chain. We make all kinds of mistakes in both projects that will only make you ...
S4, Ep40 DIY Swim Step Build on a Liveaboard Sailboat — Our Favorite Spot
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S4, Ep40 DIY Swim Step Build on a Liveaboard Sailboat — Our Favorite Spot

Watch as we custom build our own DIY swim step. This is where we will be watching the sunrise with our feet splashing in the sea and coffee mugs in our hands. Besides this romantic vision, the swim step also has functionality that will ease our daily routines. This is another big project checked o...
S4, Ep39 Sailing Couple Solar Arch Build — Mooring Ball Projects & Hard Lessons Learned
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S4, Ep39 Sailing Couple Solar Arch Build — Mooring Ball Projects & Hard Lessons Learned

Solar Arch Build, Part 3 We finish the solar arch build, but not without many complications and a steep learning curve about how to continue with our boat projects while on the mooring ball. This lifestyle keeps us humble and laughing at ourselves for sure! EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Back to the solar...
S4, Ep38 Why We Finally Left the Marina and Started Living the Liveaboard Dream
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S4, Ep38 Why We Finally Left the Marina and Started Living the Liveaboard Dream

You Can't Cruise the World Sitting in the Marina. Time marches on and we are getting closer to the day when we finally depart into our retirement sailing. But there is still so much to do. We have a plan, we see spring break coming and we could get so much done, but then we get thrown a curve...
S4, Ep37 It Rises! (Solar Arch Build, part 2)
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S4, Ep37 It Rises! (Solar Arch Build, part 2)

In this episode we slow down time to show the details of our work on our custom solar arch. As usual, it takes longer than the time we budget for it, but we are proud of the struggle, and the results with our shiny new stainless steel solar arch and railing. With this new solar arch, we will insta...
S4 Ep36 So Much to Do in So Little Time (Solar Arch Build, part 1)
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S4 Ep36 So Much to Do in So Little Time (Solar Arch Build, part 1)

Retirement is within 6 months and we have SO much to do. One of the projects is to build our solar arch so that we will be self sufficient with power once we sail away. Join us as we share how scheme and strategize our next steps, and still find time for a little fun along the way. EPISODE CHAPTE...
S3, Ep35 The Most Epic “Sail” Ever
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S3, Ep35 The Most Epic “Sail” Ever

Same spot, same place and the sea is different every single time. This particular sail ended up being pretty spectacular, even though there was no wind to take us anywhere and it was the same seas we have been to multiple times before. Join us as we close out Season 3 and discover the beauty that ...
S3, Ep34 Infinite Possibilities on Catalina Island
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S3, Ep34 Infinite Possibilities on Catalina Island

Do you want to see what Catalina Island has to offer? Join us in Episode 34 as we share our discoveries and continue to push our sailing skills to get ready to live aboard and sail south in retirement. This is part three of our three episode series of our sailing trip to Catalina Island. Catalina I...
S3, Ep33 Cove Hopping on Catalina Island
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S3, Ep33 Cove Hopping on Catalina Island

Catalina Island is a beautiful island only 1-2 hours across the ocean from Los Angeles and yet so many Southern Californians have never been there. In this episode we explore the entire east coast of Catalina Island and show our adventures along the way. We learn some embarrassing lessons but love...
S3, Ep32 We Bit Off More Than We Could Chew
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S3, Ep32 We Bit Off More Than We Could Chew

In Episode 32, titled "We Bit off More than We Could Chew," we embark on an exciting adventure to the Channel Islands. Things take a wild turn when rough seas force us to retreat to Catalina Island, where we share our sailing mistakes, lessons learned, and our decision to stay, which lead ...
S3, Ep31 We Prepare for our Longest Sailing Trip Yet
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S3, Ep31 We Prepare for our Longest Sailing Trip Yet

Sailing really slows down time and time is not a commodity you have when you are still working in the rat race. But we all found a week where we can go pretend like time doesn't matter to explore what we can. But first we must tackle the to-do list and get some of the stuff done on the boat s...
S3, Ep30 Our Tie Dye Spinnaker
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S3, Ep30 Our Tie Dye Spinnaker

A few projects and then a little fun on the water. Our first time putting up a spinnaker on the Mystic and while we made many mistakes, we learned a lot. It's called "failing forward"... well, unless we are not really moving forward. 1.3 knots was our top speed, but only because we...
S3, Ep29 Why We Are Definitely Still Sailing to Baja First!
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S3, Ep29 Why We Are Definitely Still Sailing to Baja First!

When we are not sailing, we are dreaming of sailing. In this episode we show you some of the detours we take as we dream of sailing full time. We experience a different but very special show for 4th of July with the Mobula Rays in Baja and we are reminded of why we want to start our full time sail...
S3, Ep28 She Rides Alas!
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S3, Ep28 She Rides Alas!

Join us on Sailing into the Mystic for S3, Ep28: "She Runs Alas!" In this exciting episode, we visit Minnie's store in Long Beach to hunt for essential sailing gear and share insider tips for outfitting your boat. Then, we team up with Rob to help him get the Reposado sailboat—our bel...
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