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The Dark History of Makatea: Geology, Mining, and a Tsunami Mystery
Journey through the untold story of Makatea, a Pacific island shaped by tectonic forces, exploited for phosphate, and tied to a geological mystery. Could its uplift have triggered a tsunami that flooded Marlon Brando’s Tetiaroa? Explore the science of pl...
Adventures #24 thru 26 of 57 – Kayaking, Surfing, and Boogie Board with La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks!
La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike, offering guided kayaking tours through the stunning sea caves of La Jolla Cove. Here are some interesting facts about this unique experience: Legendary Sea Caves: The La Joll...
Sailing to the Galapagos Islands on Your Own Boat – What You Need to Know Ep.35
Since returning from 6 weeks in the Galapagos Islands we have been inundated with questions. How much does it cost? What is the deal with permits? Is it true you cannot get off your boat without a guide? Can I stop in the Galapagos without a permit? To hel...
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...
We’re Going to the Birds – Gargoyle Explores Española Island Galápagos Ep. 32
We have now been in the Galapagos for 6 weeks and since we arrived, tourism is starting to come back. Initially there were no tours allowed by the government but a week after we arrived the regulations were changed, and tours slowly began to open. One of t...
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...
Crazy Galapagos Check-In Ep.24
After a trying 9-day passage from Nicaragua, it is time for Gargoyle to check-in to the Galapagos Islands. The requirements for entry are legendary amongst cruisers, especially the need to have a pristine hull inspection. Fail the inspection and you must g...![BABY WHALES & GROWING ECOTOURISM [Adventure #105]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/zQHntbb966o/maxresdefault.webp)
BABY WHALES & GROWING ECOTOURISM [Adventure #105]
Small fishing towns located in a place rich with natural beauty and wildlife are trying to make a change and develop an ecotourism industry. Here, in the waters off Mexico’s Pacific Baja coast, hundreds of Grey Whales come to give birth in the protect l...![HAVE YOU HEARD THE TALE? [Adventure #84]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/qUv3nsExvjc/maxresdefault.webp)