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Topless at the Helm – edited Ep163
Karen finally took the helm topless—mission accomplished! While still anchored and waiting on repairs, we took the time to get organized. We secured a spot at Hinckley Yacht Services in Stuart, where several essential fixes were completed. Once ready, we set sail from Stuart, making our way to Cape ...
Topless at the Helm Ep163
Karen finally took the helm topless—mission accomplished! While still anchored and waiting on repairs, we took the time to get organized. We secured a spot at Hinckley Yacht Services in Stuart, where several essential fixes were completed. Once ready, we set sail from Stuart, making our way to Cape ...
OUR PACIFIC CROSSING BEGINS – SAILING around the WORLD – Next stop GALAPAGOS!! Episode 54
We are heading from Panama to Galapagos this week trying to get there as quickly as possible...but it's hard with no wind! We talk about everything that's needed for Galapagos and what it's costing us to bring Machete into their country. Thank you for watching and subscribing! ...![CROSSING the EQUATOR! | Adrift in the Pacific doldrums! [Ep86 RED SEAS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/FKFWTQzUJuo/mqdefault.webp)
CROSSING the EQUATOR! | Adrift in the Pacific doldrums! [Ep86 RED SEAS]
We are into our second week of our Pacific Crossing now and things are getting exciting. We sail across the Equator and celebrate our status changing to Shellbacks with a quick swim before sunset. We spend most of the week chasing the dying winds and wondering when we’ll reach the end of the doldru...
Sailing to Galapagos of the Indian Ocean – Ep 158
Sailing to Galapagos of the Indian Ocean - Ep 158 The Abrolhos Islands are often referred to as the Galapagos of the Indian ocean. Theses remote islands are one of our favourite places to visit. We only had three days to enjoy the clear blue water and the friendly sea lions of the southern Pelseart...
Ep. 85 – Passage Prep and Leaving Galapagos
We prepare the boat for the upcoming 24 day sail, change the oil, fuel water separator and tighten the turnbuckle on the spreaders. Alan goes on a solo hike to try and see the marine iguanas actually swimming. The crew have one last feast onshore and get checked out of and leave the Galapagos on the...
Ep. 84 – Swimming with Sea Lions, Sharks, and Turtles (San Cristobal Galapagos 360 Tour)
With only a few days before we departed, we squeezed in one more tour to see the island. This time we did it via water. You're not allowed to explore in your own boat. You must use a local tour company, and you can't even dingy into shore on your own. We decided to go with Galápagos Eco F...
Ep. 83 – Galapagos Tortoises and Van Tour of San Cristobal
With our final crew member for the Pacific passage, Leslie, arriving. The band was all together and we ventured out on a self led bus tour across the island of San Cristobal to see the sights. ($100 USD total) We headed up first to the highest point of the now extinct volcano at El Junco, then to a ...
Ep. 81 – Arrival into the Galapagos Islands (San Cristobal)
After a long and somewhat eventful 9 days at sea, we arrived in the Galapagos and check in. We needed to apply weeks beforehand and use an agent. They brought everybody and their mother aboard to check us in searching the boat for certain foods, expired medicine, etc. At the end of the day we had ev...
Ecuadorian Beers (Club & Pilsener) Review
We taste two of the more popular brands in Ecuador during our time in the Galapagos Islands. Our footage of Endmica Beer, the local brew from San Cristobal, Galapagos, was corrupted so we only have these two. If you enjoyed this video and want to see more, consider becoming our Patron. Your funds h...
Ep. 79 – Preparing to leave Panama
Finally, we pulled the trigger and left Panama not knowing if we'd be able to get west with COVID border closures constantly changing. We picked up 2 new crew, Don from Canada and Nicolas from Mexico. Nicolas changed his mind at the last minute, but none the less we were on our way to the Galap...![Crossing the Pacific – 3,000 Nautical Miles of Nothing [🎥38🌏]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/hoz8Mmi_DlM/mqdefault.webp)
Crossing the Pacific – 3,000 Nautical Miles of Nothing [🎥38🌏]
We depart the Galapagos for the Marquesas Islands, 3,000 nautical miles across the empty Pacific. Along the way we have total carnage in terms of breakage (chafe, ripped sails, leaking hatches) and some health issues aboard. This is Part 1 of a 3 part series. Join us every Monday for a new release! ...![Our kids will NEVER forget the Galapagos (Part 3)! [🎥37🇪🇨]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/t_uvUjPkC5Q/mqdefault.webp)
Our kids will NEVER forget the Galapagos (Part 3)! [🎥37🇪🇨]
The Galapagos can be expensive for cruisers to visit, and many of our normal freedoms are taken away. But on Isabella those rules are more relaxed, the town less developed, and the anchorage was more protected. We left thinking this was our favorite of all the Galapagos Islands - and well worth the ...![The Galapagos Islands: Are They Worth It? (Part 2) [🎥36🇪🇨]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/LpINDhuzlGE/mqdefault.webp)
The Galapagos Islands: Are They Worth It? (Part 2) [🎥36🇪🇨]
If you thought the Galapagos was a barren wasteland with nothing but wild animals, you cannot be blamed. That's what the BBC and countless other nature channels have led you to believe. But the reality is very different indeed... ----------------- POSTING LIVE UPDATES ON SOCIAL: ----------...
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 help our fellow cruisers we have put together e...
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 bonus we get to enjoy sailing under a full moon a...
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 furler foil. Watch as Carla makes the climb...
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 the last tours to reopen has been the run fro...
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 likely been trained by the advertising to v...
Tastes Like Chicken – Sailing Gargoyle Eats a Guinea Pig Ep. 30
We only have a few short days to spend on Santa Cruz as we have a tour booked out of San Cristóbal so we cram as much as we can into those days. Carla's birthday celebration continues as she gets her birthday present, trip to the spa at the Finch Bay Resort and Spa. After a relaxing afternoon w...
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 is that mystical creature, our unicorn for ...
E51: Almost stuck in a Fishing Net and Repairing a Sail Underway
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!!) patreon.com/windhippie For more regular photo updates and boating life, check out my instagram page: @boatlizard I am a 28-year-old solo sailor working on my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27-foot-long sloop named Gecko....
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 reminder of the islands past. Then it is time t...