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REFUGE FROM THE WORLD [Adventure #81]
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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 Ref...
RUNNING FROM STORMS [Adventure #76]
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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 divin...
ABANDONED FRENCH MINE IN MEXICO [Adventure #75]
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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 discove...
SAILING TO A DESERT OASIS [Adventure #74]
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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 Isl...
STORM PREPARATION GONE WRONG [Adventure #73]
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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 ...
SUMMER DOESN’T END HERE [Adventure #72]
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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...
CITY LIFE, ISLAND LIFE [Adventure #71]
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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 be...
HIDDEN PORT: WATER & WINCHES [Adventure #70]
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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 ou...
DREAM SAIL: RETURN OF THE KITE [Adventure #69]
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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 ...
GRINDING OUT SUMMER [Adventure #68]
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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 ourselv...
Q&A:  HEALTH INSURANCE WHILE CRUISING? [Adventure Adrift Extra]
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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 p...
BAJA’S QUINTESSENTIAL MEXICAN VILLAGE [Adventure #67]
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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, al...
OFF-SEASON CRUISING IN MEXICO [Adventure #66]
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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 amaz...
JACQUES COUSTEAU’S ISLAND [Adventure #55]
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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. __...
HOMESTEADING ON A BOAT [Adventure #54]
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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 mo...