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Crossing the Shallow Caicos Bank with a 7′ Draft Ep. 53
Gargoyle and her crew hail from the deep waters of the Pacific Northwest and the shallow Caicos Bank has everyone on edge. This week we start to get a feel for visual navigation where you must be able to see what is under the water to make your way to anch...
Gargoyle Heads to the Spa Ep. 41
After 18 months exploring from the glaciers of Alaska to the boobies of the Galapagos, Gargoyle is in need a trip to the yacht spa. It has been a full two years since Gargoyle was last hauled and we are anxious to see how the bottom paint has been holding ...
Panama Canal Transit Ep.40
Through the Panama Canal in 72 hours!! On the Monday before Christmas, Gargoyle anchored in La Playita anchorage to await inspection and measurement. In just a short 72 hour, we would have made the journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic. In this episode,...
Engine Fixed – Happy Dancing Ep. 39
It was just over a year ago that we exited Zihuantanejo harbor to make water and our overheat alarm sounded. At first we assumed our raw water intake had ingested a plastic bag, but it turned out to be the biggest boat challenge of 2020. Mechanics in Mexic...
Odd Jobs on a Sailboat Ep. 38
While we have been focusing on the big-ticket items like our engine repair and hot water tank, this week we do a few “odd jobs” on Gargoyle. Decalcifying the heads, replacing freshwater tank level sensors, replacing our defective Raymarine Axiom, and r...
Checking into Panama after Sailing from the Galapagos Islands Ep.36
Following a seven-day passage from the Galapagos Islands to Vista Mar Marina in Panama, the crew of Gargoyle checks into the marina and the country. In the time of COVID, there is never a simple check-in procedure so after the now requisite nasal swabbing,...
Life as a Couple on a Bluewater Passage – Gargoyle Sails from the Galapagos Islands to Panama Ep.34
After spending over 6 weeks in the Galapagos Islands, Gargoyle weighs anchor in Wreck Bay and he’s East to Panama. The 800NM voyage lays out as almost as a beeline from west to east as we sail into the sunrise and watch the sunset out the stern. As a bon...
Pre-Passage Checklist – The Crew Gets Ready to Sail to Panama Ep. 33
After 6 weeks in the Galapagos Islands, it is almost time for Gargoyle to move on to her next adventure. But first we must get ready for the upcoming 840nm voyage. We have a list of pre-passage items that includes fixing, if even temporarily, our separated...
Channeling Russell Crowe – Sailing Gargoyle Explores Bartolomé Island Galapagos Ep.31
It has been a wonderful 5 weeks herein the Galapagos Islands and with tourists beginning to return to the islands, more tours have become available. This week we visit the iconic Pinnacle Rock and Bartolome Island. When you think Galapagos Islands you have...
Sailing Gargoyle – The Drinking Game Ep.29
It is the end of our second week on Isabela and it is time to move on to Santa Cruz. The only catch is we need our Zarpe, the exit document that allows you to move between ports. It all appears so straightforward but as our day unwinds it appears the Zarpe...
Bikes to Birthdays – Sailing Gargoyle Continues to Explore Isabela Island Galapagos Ep.28
It is our last week on Isabela Island and we have decided to rent a few bikes and tour the island. First stop, the Wall of Tears. Ride along with us as we dodge marine iguanas and giant tortoises on this beautiful beach-front trail and check out a sad remi...
Sailors to Cowboys – Sailing Gargoyle Explores Isabela Island Galapagos Ep.27
A week into our stay on Isabela and a few of the tour operators are starting back up. We opt for a sea kayak and snorkel trip here amongst the islands as well as a tour of the 2nd largest shield volcano in the world, but with a twist. Most people hike up t...
Sailing Gargoyle Explores the Galapagos – San Cristobal to Isabela Ep. 26
After two weeks on San Cristobal Island the crew gets ready to head to Isabela Island. An overnight sail at 84 nautical miles to the West. Isabela is known as the least crowded of the Galapagos islands but during the pandemic “crowds” are a relative th...
Sailing Gargoyle Explores the Galapagos – Kicker Rock and San Cristobal Ep.25
What a week it has been on San Cristobal Island. First we take our snorkeling tour of Kicker Rock aboard the Cindy Sol and swim with sea turtles as well hammerhead sharks, rays and lots of fishes. After that we take a day to run errands in the local port i...