[Ep 57] Saltwater Leak Inside Our Sailboat | Welcome to Bahia de los Angeles!
We finally made it to Bahía de los Ángeles… but our arrival didn’t exactly go as planned.
As we approached BLA, our water alarms in the v-berth bilge started going off and we quickly realized we had saltwater inside the boat.
What followed was a full teardown of our v-berth (aka our floating garage) as we tried to track down the source of the leak. At first, we were convinced it was coming from our underwater lights… but after some very “creative” testing methods, the real culprit turned out to be something else entirely.
After 3 weeks without provisioning, we also finally made it into town, restocked on essentials, and took a much-needed break from boat projects.
This is what boat life really looks like: a mix of incredible sailing, unexpected problems, and figuring things out as you go.
⛵ In this episode:
Sailing into Bahía de los Ángeles (BLA) and trying out the spinnaker for the first time.
Bilge alarm + saltwater leak
Tearing apart the v-berth to find the source
Underwater light scare
DIY leak detection
Exploring BLA and provisioning
Fiberglass repair in the anchor locker
📍 Location: Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico🌊 Sea of Cortez
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We're Armand, Liya, and our doodle Pinot. In July 2024, we sailed off from Monterey, California aboard our sailboat Cosmo and began the biggest adventure of our lives. Since then, we've been sailing Mexico and beyond, sharing the real highs and lows of full-time cruising. From remote anchorages and incredible wildlife encounters to boat projects, spearfishing, weather, and everything that breaks in between. Our goal is simple: explore beautiful places, live life on our own terms, and share the journey honestly. So grab a drink, pull up a seat in the cockpit, and come sailing with us. New episodes every week.
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