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Unloading Gargoyle: A Journey to Cork, Ireland Ep 117
After 14,000 nautical miles and forty days, it was finally time to unload Gargoyle in Cork Ireland. We had heard horror stories about yachts damaged in transit by big seas so we were nervous as to what state our home would arrive. Planned to be first off the boat in the early morning, plans changed,...
Sharks Everywhere at Fakarava South Pass Ep. 97
The south pass of Fakarava is famous for one reason. Sharks everywhere! Due to the narrow and deep pass with a near constant flow of water, this pass attracts sharks in insane numbers, and they are truly everywhere. So, this means if you are in the water, you are swimming with sharks. This week we d...
Touring a Pearl Farm on Fakarava Atoll Ep. 96
This week we are going to get an in-depth tour of a pearl farm on the remote Tuamotu atoll of Fakarava. Fakarava and the Tuamotus have long been known for their black pearl farms and we learn just how time intensive this process can be and one of the experts shows us how it done. Then we take time ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 to the volcano rim and then continue to hike ...
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 thing and we found ourselves the only tourists in ...
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 including a trip to the hardware store. Then ...
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 go 40nm offshore and have it cleaned again at...
Bluewater Passage – Sailing from Nicaragua to the Galapagos Islands Ep.23
Gargoyle departed Puesta del Sol on a Friday, 201 days after arriving in Nicaragua, bound for San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands. 9 days and 7 hours later, she and her crew had sailed 1,200 upwind nautical miles through squalls, torrential rains, one apocalyptic lightning storm and 2+ knots of current...
The 48 hour Departure Marathon! Ep.22
After 201 days in Nicaragua, thanks to the COVID outbreak, Gargoyle is now about ready to depart for the Galapagos Islands. The FedEx package containing the much-needed chart software as well as extra filters for the watermaker has been cleared by customs and it is now go-time. 48 hours to departure...
Galapagos Departure – Delays. delays, delays! Ep.21
It has been an incredibly busy week as we have run down our extensive checklist to make certain Gargoyle was 100% ready for the 8-day passage to the Galapagos Islands. We have crawled through the lockers and inspected steering cables and exercised thru hulls. Hauled Carla up the mast to inspect the ...
Galapagos Checklist Ep.20
After making our decision to head down to the Galapagos Islands for a month of exploration, we now need to get Gargoyle and ourselves ready. Thanks to Javier at Yachting Galapagos, we have a full list of all requirements and we have spent the last two weeks working through Galapagos specific tasks a...
Acapulco to Puerto Chiapas – Checking out of Mexico in a Sailboat Ep.12
Gargoyle sails 500 nautical miles from Acapulco to the last port in Mexico, Puerto Chiapas. We sail through the Gulf of Tehauntapec managing to get the perfect weather window and managing long lines throughout the Gulf. We check out the local tourist attractions in Tuxtla Chico and officially che...
Sailing Mexico’s Gold Coast – Manzanillo and Zihuatanejo Ep. 10
Gargoyle leaves Barra de Navidad to head to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. We make a quick stop in Manzanillo to check out the port city's sites and sounds. The holidays are spent in Zihuatanejo with friends and we depart after a spectacular new years.
Crossing the Sea of Cortez – Sailing to Pacific Mexico Ep. 9
To ensure we get to Barra de Navidad for the start of the Panama Posse, we do a straight line sail from Cabo to Mexico's Gold Coast. We arrive early due to 20-30 knots of sustained wind and take time to relax in Tenacatita. Then we take a quick trip to Barra de Navidad to join the pose and exp...
Sailing Mexico’s Baja Peninsula Ep. 8
Gargoyle departs California to head to Mexico, a quick check in at Ensenada and we head South to the Baja. We fight some squalls from Tropical Storm Raymond and troubleshoot our Raymarine electronics as they decide to go dark during one of our night shifts. Finally, we head down the coast to tie u...
San Diego Anchorages Ep. 7
We visit the free anchorages of San Diego. Take a walk through the Hotel Del, meet the dinghy sailors of the San Diego Yacht Club and Flipper makes a guest appearance. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook gargoyle50 Follow us on TikTok @sv_gargoyle Thanks to YouTube for the royalty ...
Sailing California’s Channel Islands Ep. 5
SV Gargoyle visits the Channel Island National Park, anchoring in gale winds, hiking and exploring San Miguel, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands and anchorages. We spend an amazing afternoon with the amazing sea life around the Channel Islands.....and Cptn Kevin goes hiking! Subscribe on YouTube! ...