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Gargoyle Heads to the Spa Ep. 41
After 18 months exploring from the glaciers of Alaska to the boobies of the Galapagos, Gargoyle is in need a trip to the yacht spa. It has been a full two years since Gargoyle was last hauled and we are anxious to see how the bottom paint has been holding up to the monthly scrapings and the time at ...
Panama Canal Transit Ep.40
Through the Panama Canal in 72 hours!! On the Monday before Christmas, Gargoyle anchored in La Playita anchorage to await inspection and measurement. In just a short 72 hour, we would have made the journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic. In this episode, we take you along with us as we pickup our ...
Engine Fixed – Happy Dancing Ep. 39
It was just over a year ago that we exited Zihuantanejo harbor to make water and our overheat alarm sounded. At first we assumed our raw water intake had ingested a plastic bag, but it turned out to be the biggest boat challenge of 2020. Mechanics in Mexico, Nicaragua, and the Galapagos where unable...
Odd Jobs on a Sailboat Ep. 38
While we have been focusing on the big-ticket items like our engine repair and hot water tank, this week we do a few “odd jobs” on Gargoyle. Decalcifying the heads, replacing freshwater tank level sensors, replacing our defective Raymarine Axiom, and repairing our DJI drone. It is a fun week working...
Checking into Panama after Sailing from the Galapagos Islands Ep.36
Following a seven-day passage from the Galapagos Islands to Vista Mar Marina in Panama, the crew of Gargoyle checks into the marina and the country. In the time of COVID, there is never a simple check-in procedure so after the now requisite nasal swabbing, we head to Panama City to see the Port Capt...
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...
Bluewater Cruising During the Pandemic – Decisions Decisions Decisions Ep.19
We prepared and planned for this journey over many years but like almost everyone, we missed the risk of a global pandemic completely altering our world as we know it. However, we have vowed that rather than hide from the new reality, we are going to embrace it and move forward to discover how other...
Going Bonkers in the COVID Bubble Ep.18
After sailing over 6,000 nautical miles in the first six months of our journey we have now spent the last 6 months tied to a dock in Nicaragua. COVID-19 has swept the world and just like everyone else back home, we are going a bit bonkers. Lucky for us the marina has closed the gates and has allowed...