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Recovery in Bara de Navidad, Ep42 Later than We Think, SV Angelique of Vancouver

After Jacquie's surgery she needed to recover and no better spot could be found than Barra de Navidad. We stayed at the marina resort, used the pool, toured around Barra, Melaque and Colima. Jacq fools Mike into tasting what she though was not a very hot sauce, but Mikes mouth was on FIRE

Sep 17, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:04

UNCERTAIN HORIZONS [Adventure #121]

New things are coming… but first, we have to get there! On the Costa Rican border, we haul up anchor and turn around, heading north back towards Mexico. We sail through stormy, squally conditions at night, and get stuck in the doldrums during the day. In addition to the weather, we face extra cha...

Jul 30, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:17

LIVIN’ LA VIDA MEXICANA [Adventure #113]

What’s life all about in Zihuatanejo, Mexico?! Come experience some awesome local street music, food and dancing! Ever wonder what the doctor’s like? Well come visit the local dermatologist in town! We also take our sewing machine in for a service, find the local propane fill station, take in th...

Jun 04, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:30

BAJA BASH: THE EASY WAY [Adventure #102]

Sailing on our own terms, we go against the normal cruising route and continue our sailing passage north, heading up the Baja California peninsula. We sail close hauled and try to keep the actual bashing to the minimum, tacking our way up the coast. We are rewarded for our hard work when we arrive...

Mar 16, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:28

MAKE YOUR TRAVELS EPIC [Adventure #101]

We prepare to set off across the sea, leaving behind the island of birds for the open ocean, fish on the line and an epic good time. Come join us on board Varuna, as we go against the grain, and travel north in Pacific Mexico, using the wind to go off the beaten path, where we want to go! ________...

Mar 09, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:13

ESCAPE THE MAINLAND: FRIENDS & CREW [Adventure #100]

Picking up a new crew member in Puerto Vallarta, we set out with friends to escape the craziness of the city to the island of birds, AKA Isla Isabel, or Mexico’s Galapagos. We have quite the interesting sailing passage, with challenging headwinds, engine trouble, lots of tacking and bashing and of ...

Mar 02, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:55

BIRTHDAY VACATION IN PARADISE [Adventure #98]

Anchored off the cruising hub of La Cruz, Mexico we adjust to life in peak cruising season. It’s a busy, popular place, to try to find a bit more peace and quiet we sail across the bay to Punta Mita, where ultra luxury resorts and mega yachts meet nature with humpback whales constantly swimming by....

Feb 16, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:46

PASSAGE FROM SEA [Adventure #95]

It’s official - we are leaving the Sea of Cortez! Join us on a three-day sailing passage from Isla San Francisco towards Isla Isabel near mainland Mexico. We wait out weather, discuss our weather planning and weather routing, sail plan set up, safety issues and give a little taste of the the very ...

Jan 26, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:11

BUT WE DON’T WANT TO LEAVE [Adventure #87]

In Mexico, we anchor off the ominously named Isla Salsipuedes, which translates to “Get Out If You Can.” Despite the name, we want to stay as long as we can, because it is one of the most picturesque islands that we have seen! Here we enjoy beautiful crystal clear turquoise water, stunning panorami...

Dec 01, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:25

REFUGE FROM THE WORLD [Adventure #81]

In the Northern Sea of Cortez, we set off for what we think will be an easy overnight sail, but with much stronger winds than forecasted, our passage quickly turns into a rough, choppy ride, complete with engine trouble. Finally, we arrive into Puerto Refugio, and it truly is a place of refuge, and...

Nov 03, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:27

RUNNING FROM STORMS [Adventure #76]

In the peak of the summer Chubasco storm season, we find ourselves keeping a close eye on the weather and have to make a midnight run from a huge thunderstorm that’s bearing down on us. After the storm passes, we head back out to enjoy some amazing diving and explore some incredible sea caves at Isl...

Sep 29, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:59

ABANDONED FRENCH MINE IN MEXICO [Adventure #75]

Wandering around the old town of Santa Rosalía we find an incredible abandoned copper mining operation. Founded in the 1800’s by the French El Boleo company, the old foundry building, among many others has been completely abandoned, although we discover the mine is still in operation. Here, we try...

Sep 22, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:36

SAILING TO A DESERT OASIS [Adventure #74]

In the middle of Mexico’s Baja California, we find a true oasis! We sail to Mulege, and along a mountain-spring fed river surrounded by date palms, we discover a mission from the 1700’s. Then, we enjoy some great sailing North to Punta Chivato and Isla San Marcos, enjoying shell collecting and spea...

Sep 15, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:28

STORM PREPARATION GONE WRONG [Adventure #73]

We were totally unprepared for our first Chubasco Thunderstorm. Anchored in Bahía Concepción, we thought we had prepared for the coming lightning storm, but end up dragging several miles out to sea in 50 knot winds. Learn what we did wrong, and how we will plan better for future storms. In the ca...

Sep 08, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:23

SUMMER DOESN’T END HERE [Adventure #72]

There’s no end to summer here in Mexico, and we have some perfect sailing days along with the summer days. Sailing from Isla Coronado north to Punta Pulpito, we check out a sea cave, the blue footed boobies and do some awesome spear fishing. Making our way up to Bahía Concepción, we have the perfe...

Sep 01, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:07

CITY LIFE, ISLAND LIFE [Adventure #71]

Anchored off Loreto, we go in to explore the oldest city in Baja California, stocking up on supplies and doing a few odd errands. Then, it’s back to the incredible islands of the Sea of Cortez! We soak in the warm waters of Isla Carmen, taking in the beautiful surroundings and then have a great sai...

Aug 25, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:07

HIDDEN PORT: WATER & WINCHES [Adventure #70]

In Puerto Escondido it’s all about the W’s… water and winches. We make many trips in the dinghy to fill up our tanks with potable water from jerry cans, and Ty works on trying to disassemble and service one of our main winches. Then, it’s back out to Isla Carmen to get in the water and cool down b...

Aug 18, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:24

DREAM SAIL: RETURN OF THE KITE [Adventure #69]

We have the most perfect sailing days to get the spinnaker back in the air and flying again as we sail from Isla Monserrat to Isla Danzante! As we navigate around the reefs and rocks of the area we rely more our our GPS waypoints, satellite maps and what we can see than any charting software, as it...

Aug 11, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:37

GRINDING OUT SUMMER [Adventure #68]

Summer boating in Mexico… life is hot, but life is good! We survive the summer heat by jumping in the water to keep cool, and get some breeze with some nice upwind sailing out to the beautiful deserted island of Monserrat. With the anchorage to ourselves we walk the beach and snorkel one of the be...

Aug 04, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:10

Q&A: HEALTH INSURANCE WHILE CRUISING? [Adventure Adrift Extra]

We sit down and answer a questions from our supporters on Patreon. You ask, we answer! Question: Do you carry health insurance while cruising, or have you decided to go without? If you do have health insurance, what kind of plan covers you in remote parts of the world? Watch and find out more!...

Jul 30, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:28

BAJA’S QUINTESSENTIAL MEXICAN VILLAGE [Adventure #67]

We sail to Agua Verde and discover a hidden gem! This quintessential Mexican village is a little paradise, transporting us back in time to a simpler life. We find small family farms raising goats and pigs, a tiny grocery shop with everything you need, along with some beautiful scenery. Here, we s...

Jul 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:49

OFF-SEASON CRUISING IN MEXICO [Adventure #66]

Typical cruising season has ended, leaving us with all nearly every anchorage all to ourselves! We check out a ghost town at an abandoned salt mine, explore a little mangrove channel, visit a tiny fishing village accessible only by boat, take in some amazing rock formations, do some spear fishing, ...

Jul 21, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:23

JACQUES COUSTEAU’S ISLAND [Adventure #55]

We set out to explore the amazing desert island known as Jacques Cousteau Island in the Sea of Cortez, also known as Isla Ceralvo. Here, we find crystal clear water full of fish and coral, turtle nests, a wild goat and some incredible desert landscape. ________________ A huge thank you to our frie...

May 05, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:47

HOMESTEADING ON A BOAT [Adventure #54]

Long-term cruising is all about being self-sufficient. While in port, we take the opportunity to learn how to can our own meat, make our pickled vegetables and do a few canvas sewing projects around the boat. These are things that will save us lots of money, and are important skills to have to sus...

Apr 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:15

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