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June 7, 2025
Sailing Project Atticus – Page 5
Our Most Stressful Passage Yet | S02E16
After working our butts off in Isla Mujeres, we saved up enough $$$ to justify taking 2 weeks off of sewing, fiberglass, painting and wedding work to remind ourselves why the heck we want to sail around the world! So we took Atticus out for sailing adventu...
Cruising is actually worth it… Sometimes | S02E17
After our most stressful passage yet we arrive in Bahia de Ascension and are reminded that cruising is actually worth it... sometimes. In Ascension we explore the beautiful sand flats and vibrant blue waters on "Little Shit", using Atticus as our home base...
Storm Tactics with Lin Pardey Part 1 | Atticus Live
Never miss a live stream! Text ATTICUS to 43506 to receive a text notification every time we go live. The first question we get after telling anyone about our plans to sail Atticus around the world is always "what about storms"? Before we actually started...
Storm Tactics with Lin Pardey Part 2 | Atticus Live
Never miss a live stream! Text ATTICUS to 43506 to receive a text notification every time we go live. The first question we get after telling anyone about our plans to sail Atticus around the world is always "what about storms"? Before we actually started...
Just 2 Buds, a Boat, and a Bay: Cruising Remote MX | S02E18
In this episode we stumble upon some gorgeous reef, talk about our weather fax setup, and finally we set out to explore remote and quiet Punta Allen on foot. One of our favorite aspects of cruising is the ability to access places that are difficult to re...
We found a hidden Paradise! | S02E19
After exploring much of Bahia de Ascension (Mexico) and the nearby remote fishing village of Punta Allen we get lost in an extensive mangrove maze that wound its way into a large lagoon. After finding our way back to Atticus we decide to move the boat to a...
Putting Our Home in Harm’s Way | S02E20
After living in Isla Mujeres, Mexico for almost half a year while working hard to beef up our cruising kitty, we sort of forgot what it felt like to cruise! This trip to Bahia de Ascensión (Mexico) helped remind us about the ups and downs of cruising and ...
Battle of The Channels PART 2 (Atticus vs Uma) | S02E21
Get your war paint on! It's time for an Epic battle of the channels! We gathered your challenge ideas, threw in some of our own, and went to town in Isla Mujeres with Dan and Kika from Sailing Uma. Special thanks to those of you who submitted challenge...
Working hard and playing hard in Mexico | S02E22
After getting back from our magical trip to Bahia de Ascension we get right back to work so we can make the money necessary to start cruising the Caribbean once again. Desiree finishes some sewing projects while Jordan begins work on an extension to a 58' ...
Ask Us Anything | Atticus Live
Never miss a live stream! Text ATTICUS to 43506 to receive a text notification every time we go live. We finally saved up enough money to start cruising again! Wohoo! We worked our butts off doing anything from fiberglass, to painting, to sewing, and soci...
Desiree Comes Around Full Circle | S02E23
After working hard in Isla Mujeres to build up our cruising kitty, we take a long weekend vacation into the interior of the Yucatan to explore more cenotes and ruins. We were both captivated by remote, quiet, and friendly Coba. We spent our first day hun...
Jungles & Ruins & Boatyards, Oh My! | S02E24
While hunkering down in Isla Mujeres to build up our cruising kitty, we take advantage of a long weekend to explore some mayan ruins and cenotes in Coba. Then we get right back to work in Isla Mujeres, where Jordan is working on a swim deck extension on ...
If You Like It Then You Better Put a Ring On IT | S02E25
For Jordan's birthday, I surprise Jordan with a trip to Chichen Itza, because let's face it, nothing makes him happier than ruining my life! Jordan also wraps up the extension project he has been working on in Isla Mujeres just in time for us to take a cou...
Building Our Hard Dodger From Scratch Part 1 | S02E26
A DIY step-by-step tutorial on how to build a hardtop for a boat. Refitting Atticus took us 3 long years, during which time it was difficult to decide what we absolutely needed on the boat before setting off to cruise! We've always known we wanted to bui...
Building Our Hard Dodger from Scratch Part 2 | S02E27
A DIY step-by-step tutorial on how to build a hardtop for a boat. Jordan continues to fabricate the hard dodger and gets it completely ready for painting. Desiree meanwhile works on the canvas window panels for the hard dodger using the skills she learned...
Untying the Lines | S02E28
After living at the dock (in exchange for work) in Isla Mujeres, Mexico for a little over a year, we are FINALLY ready to untie the lines and head to the anchorage to start prepping Atticus to cruise again. We assemble our FX-23 Storm Anchor from Fortres...
Building Our Hard Dodger From Scratch Part 3 | S02E29
A DIY step-by-step tutorial on how to build a hardtop for a boat. After many hours of designing, fabricating, and spraying the hard dodger, we FINALLY install it on Atticus. We also endure our first cold front in the anchorage with our new Mantus Marine...
Staying Dry in a Tropical Storm | S02E30
Jordan celebrates installing the hard dodger by getting a tattoo with Kika from Sailing Uma. If you haven't seen our epic battle of the channels, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbEBBA36YSQ We also install the hard top hand rails and...
Inspecting the Rig and Deciding What’s Next | S02E31
After living in Isla Mujeres for over a year to save up enough money to start cruising again, we FINALLY begin tackling some maintenance issues on Atticus so that we can set sail over the horizon. Jordan replaces a shroud that was damaged when we dragged...
Winners Don’t Need Engines | S02E32
After hunkering down in Isla Mujeres, Mexico for over a year, we finally start to stow our tools and bust out our sailing gear to transform Atticus back into a cruising sailboat! We sign up for the first annual Isla Cup Sailing Race to support a local no...
The Really Cool Losers Club | S02E33
We finally get to the bottom of our engine overheating alarm by flushing the heat exchange with muriatic acid. Desiree does one last provisioning run and struggles to find a place for everything onboard. We take some final steps towards getting Atticus rea...
Saying Goodbye to Isla Mujeres | S02E34
Our last day in Isla Mujeres is jam packed with last minute to-do's, lots of emotion, and plenty of self reflection. We talk about what it feels like to be on the cusp of starting to cruise again, the relief and pride we feel in having figured out how to f...
Sailing is Hard Work | S03E01
We are finally cruising again! After staying in Isla Mujeres for over a year, building a lifestyle that would allow us to financially sustain our adventures, we begin season 3 with the first leg our our Caribbean circumnavigation, sailing south from Mexi...
Sailing is Awesome! 🌊⛵😎 | S03E02
With the brutal sail against the Yucatan current behind us we set sail for the Belizean Port of Entry of San Pedro. What we experience on the way could not be more different than our sail south. In this episode we enjoy the calm water, vibrant colors, and ...
Learning to Navigate the Universe | S03E03
After arriving in San Pedro, Belize we get our paperwork together and head ashore to check in with Immigration, Customs, and Health. We meet Maga Man, our boisterous cab driver, who shows us around town and gives us a somewhat vulgar lesson in Creol, the u...
Doing Chores and Making Friends in Paradise | S03E04
Desiree walks through her routine of arriving in a new port-- washing and stowing sails, rinsing the deck and metal fittings on Atticus, grocery shopping, doing laundry, filling up on water, diesel and gas, and meeting people along the way. Although arrivi...
Learning to Single-hand | Sailing to an Offshore Atoll & Cruising Belize | S03E05
Atticus is off on an expedition sailing to the offshore Atolls of Belize! In this episode we leave Caye Caulker for Turneffe, one of only four Atolls in the western hemisphere and something truly unique in the Caribbean. While sailing to Turneffe Jordan pr...
Approached by Strangers in the Middle of Nowhere | Spearfishing Caribbean & Cruising Belize | S03E06
On our first morning anchored out after sailing to Turneffe Atoll, our "neighbors" invite us out for a day of spearfishing in Turneffe and lobstering followed by dinner at their fish camp on Coco Tree Island. This is why we love spearfishing Caribbean! Di...
Living Off the Grid in Paradise🌴🌊🐠 | Sailing & Cruising Belize | S03E07
While sailing & cruising Belize we spearfish for our food, trade for water with the locals, and navigate through uncharted reefs; this is living off the grid in paradise! After spearfishing and exploring for a week in Turneffe Atoll we set sail for Li...
The BEST Freediving in Belize! | Sailing Lighthouse Reef Belize | S03E08
While sailing and cruising Belize we go freediving at Halfmoon Caye wall in Lighthouse Reef, a great deep water freedive spot with great visibility and lots of life. Did you like this video? Please don’t forget to give it a thumbs up, it helps us out a...
That’s a lot of BOOBIES! | Most beautiful Island in Belize | Halfmoon Caye | S03E09
Welcome to Halfmoon Caye in Lighthouse Reef Belize, the most beautiful island in Belize! After temporarily patching a hole in Little Shit we head ashore to explore Halfmoon Caye. The island is an official bird sanctuary and we enjoyed watching hundreds o...
The BIGGEST Fish I’ve Ever Caught | Lighthouse Reef Belize Spearfishing Sailing & Cruising | S03E10
While Sailing & Cruising in Lighthouse Reef Belize we move Atticus to Long Caye to find shelter after the weather begins to deteriorate. Once there we go spearfishing and Jordan catches a HUGE Permit! Afterwards we reflect on joys that come with the "L...
Easy Living in Remote Islands | Sailing to South Water Caye Belize | S03E11
Before Sailing to South Water Caye Belize we enjoy our last morning at Lighthouse Reef, out in the offshore atolls of Belize. We spend the morning playing cards and reflecting on our thoughts of Belize as a cruising destination. We then set sail for one of...
Sailing is Hard on Relationships | Sailing to Sapodilla Lagoon Marina | The Reserve Belize | S03E12
While Sailing to Sapodilla Lagoon Marina at the Reserve Belize, Desiree has a panic attack! We have an argument while in a stressful situation that leads to Desiree's panic attack and afterwards we both express our perspective of what went wrong. Once at...
Downwind Sailing Techniques | Sailing to Placencia Belize | Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sailing | S03E13
While Sailing to Placencia Belize we explain our downwind sailing techniques and talk about asymmetrical spinnaker sailing! It was hard to say goodbye to air conditioned bathrooms and hot water showers, but once underway for Placencia we were rewarded wit...