YouTube Videos tagged “Mexico”
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Smuggling a Bowsprit into Mexico! | Sailing Avocet
A broken heart and a brand new bowsprit made a great excuse for a boys trip to Peñasco for some good ol' fashion boatyard healing. Our dear friend Peter from SV Kessel (@KesselUnderway ) had a new aluminum bowsprit built and stuffed in his sprinter van a...
Paradise Found: V-Cove Anchorage, Sea of Cortez Mexico | Sailing Avocet
Looking for the perfect hidden anchorage in the Sea of Cortez? Join us as we explore V-Cove, a breathtaking and secluded spot on Isla Carmen, just off the coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Known for its calm waters, excellent holding, and dramatic clif...
Wild BAJA Sailing Life | GALES, Dolphins, & SHARKS! – Ep. 97
Welcome back! It's been a little while, but we're back with another fun episode from our adventures around the Loreto area in the Gulf of California. In this episode, we continue our trip with our friend Chelsea aboard. As we leave Isla Danzante, we are gr...
The Mexican Galapagos Isla Isabel Episode 444
This episode we show you Isla Isabel the Mexican Galapagos. Cheers everyone for watching!! Subscribe @SailingCatalpa Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa To DONATE just because your a bloody LEGEND https://www.paypal.me/sailingcata...
Epic Spring Break Adventure
For spring break this year we grabbed our passports and caught a plane to paradise. We spent the week in sunny Huatulco Mexico, snorkeled, chartered a private boat, blasted ATV's down a beach, and enjoyed some rest and relaxation.
Sailing Desolate Baja Islands & Hiking Rugged Mountains | The Adventures Continue! Ep. 96
Living the sailing life often lacks cardio exercise, so whenever we see a nice looking mountain or ridge to bound up, we jump at the chance! In this one, we continue meandering around the specular Baja coast near Loreto. We sail to the dolphin infested wat...
Sailing to swim with Sea lions in Mexico Episode 439
This week we swim with sea lions Morotai gets some more swimming lessons and we share with you why the sea of Cortez is a magical place to sail to. Cheers everyone for watching!! Subscribe @SailingCatalpa Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/sailin...
We Hunted for Sunken Treasure In Cozumel
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Baja Sailing & A Shark Stole Our Fish! | The Cruiser’s Life In Mexico – Ep. 95
Ahoy! The longer sailing days are finished for now as we've reached our winter stomping grounds around the Loreto area. In this one, we start off with a rollicking sail over to Isla Danzante where we are greeted by one of the most spectacular dolphin shows...
The BEST Way To Install A Starlink GEN 3 On A Boat
Pole mounting the older Starlink units is a necessity because they need to be free to move, and also practical due to they're smaller size. However, the new Gen 3 dish has a much bigger surface area that in our view presents too much windage to be reasonab...
We Found The BEST Baja Anchorage | Mexico Sailing At It’s Best
There are some places that stand out above the rest, and we've found it. In this episode, we continue our adventures around San Juanico near Loreto, BCS. We check out some interesting cave paintings, hike lots, and do some SUP wake boarding. With our food ...
Rough Seas To Paradise | BAJA sailing Realities – Ep. 93
Baja can be dreamy place to cruise on a sailboat, but its not always sunshine and rainbows! In this episode, we leave Punta Chivato and continue sailing south towards the spectacular San Juanico. The forecasted moderate northerly winds are slow to arrive...
Sailing To A BAJA Desert OASIS & Riding Out 40 knots | Ep. 92
We love the desert landscapes, but when the chance to anchor in front of Mulegé presented itself, we jumped on the occasion! This lush riverside town is a wild contrast to the desert that surrounded it. Green is everywhere, including huge amounts of date ...
Its The Cruiser Life For Us! Perfect Sailing In Mexico & A Beach Garbage Clean-Up – Ep. 91
Ahh, breathing in that sweet warm Baja air. Our relaxed cruising season continues as we check out some nice spots around Bahía Concepción. We shift anchorages from near Playa Santispac south to Playa Coyote to check out a hike on a near by mountain. Grow...
Off-Grid Sailing Life In Baja Mexico | Engineless Sailing & Living Off The Sea – Ep. 90
Back home in the PNW, we rarely tie to docks when out cruising. Here in Baja Mexico where only three ports even have dock for cruisers, it’s even more rare! With Sea Dream of Clyde set up for off-grid cruising, it’s easy to get into the grove of living...
Night Sailing To BAJA & Exploring John Wayne’s Old Hangout | A New Season Begins In MX! – Ep. 89
Whew! What a start a first sail to start our season; galloping across the Gulf of California for 70 miles in the pitch dark to a beautiful calm anchorage on the Baja Peninsula. Once there, we settle back into the cruising life and explore the ruins of a on...
Vacation in San Blas, Nayarit | Sailing Avocet
🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code AVOCET at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/avocet ⛵️ We put a pause on our frustrating engine rebuild and took a trip overland to San Blas, Nayarit with our pals f...
Solo Across The Gulf Of California | Putting A Boat Away For Summer – Ep. 87
Here is the last episode of our 2023-2024 sailing season! During this journey, we sailed down all the way from Washington/British Columbia down to Cabos San Lucas, then up the Baja east coast to the Loreto area where we spent most of the winter. In this ep...
Single-Handed Sailing Up The BAJA Coast | Staging To Cross The Sea – Ep. 86
The solo adventure continues! In this one, Trevor starts off with a spicy little sail out of Puerto Escondido, then heads off to some of our favorite spots around the Loreto area. Variable winds make for some challenging sailing on the way to Loreto and Is...
Solo Sailing BAJA MX | Night Sailing, Elephantes, & A SHARK! – Ep. 85
After a wonderful winter of sailing together, Kat hops of the boat to head to Nepal, leaving Trevor to sail solo to San Carlos where Sea Dream of Clyde will be stored for the summer. After finishing stocking up the boat, Trevor departs with the end of the ...
Sailing BAJA | Bees, Besties, A Birthday & BLING | He said YES!
Ahoy folks! We're really excited to share this one! After the great sail down from Loreto, Kat and I get to work restocking the boat in anticipation of the arrival of our good friends Keely and Ryan. We run about town, do some boat chores, ride in the bac...
EPIC Sailing Down The DESOLATE BAJA East Coast | Loreto to La Paz – Ep. 83
Welcome back to Sailing Sea Dream of Clyde! In this one, Kat and Trevor head from the Loreto area down the beautiful and rugged coast to La Paz. We soak in the epic scenery, catch a few tuna, and continue the fun regularly sailing on and off anchor! Than...
Season Finale: Leaving GUATEMALA, THE FAR SIDE To Be Completed…Better Late Than NEVER S3:E20
Hey Everyone! Headed back to Key West, sorry for the delay on this video! But I am back! In this video I say bye to Mama and Papa who hang around in the country for a little while longer! But I don't head off alone, I hitch a ride with Taylor Francis and ...
Dodging lightning squalls on our sail to Nicaragua (extended cut) | Sailing Sitka Ep 142
We are happy to share with you our 360 nm passage from Chiapas, Mexico to Puesta Del Sol, Nicaragua. Finally, after 2 seasons of sailing Mexico, we have checked out and hit the seas to sail south to a new country, but not without dodging some weather while...
The countdown is on! | Sailing Sitka Ep 141
The countdown is on! Last week in Mexico before we untie the lines and sail south to Nicaragua!! But first, a couple more smaller projects to check off the list. Thank you for watching and if you enjoy, please consider subscribing!
Sailing OFF GRID Through BAJA Paradise | Who Needs The Engine Anyways? – Ep. 82
Oh, how sweet life can be! After a few weeks away, Kat returns to the boat and we continue checking out all the sweet places around the Loreto area. With the quiet anchorages, aquamarine waters, and so many dolphins, we absolutely love this place! Join us ...
IS BOATLIFE STILL FOR US?! LIVING THE LAND-LIFE DREAM EP-153
Boatyard life in Trinidad: prepping our sailboat for storage before a land break in Mexico! We dive into Trinidad’s culture, explore the farmers market, and catch the World Steel Pan Drum Festival in Port of Spain. Afterward, it’s off to Mexico with ou...
The Curse of Our Perkins 4.108: Engine Failure and Rebuild | Sailing Avocet
We thought our Perkins 4.108 engine troubles were behind us when we left California, but while transiting the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, we faced a complete engine failure. After limping back to La Cruz from Isla Isabel, we dug into the issue and discovered—...
Fixing our rudder leak once and for all… (+ haul out) | Sailing Sitka Ep 137
This is the last episode of season 2!!!! You heard that right. Our last video of season 2 consist of us fixing our rudder leak which has been a consistent nightmare for over 6 months... and finally hauling Sitka out of the water! Mark your calendars... S...
Sailing 230NM to the most southern port of Mexico | Sailing Sitka Ep 135
In this episode of Sailing Sitka, we sail 230NM across the gulf of Tehauntepec from Huatulco to Chiapas. If you enjoy, consider leaving a comment or hitting that subscribe button! Cheers! Music by Big Sierra: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jss3TXyhVQMc...
We experienced the WORST anchorage on the Pacific Coast of Mexico | Sailing Sitka Ep 134
In this episode of Sailing Sitka, we sailed into Huatulco after a a 350 NM passage from Zihuatanejo. Exhausted, worn-out and sleep deprived, we dropped the hooked in hopes of a good nights rest before we cross the Gulf of Tehuantepec... we thought wrong.
Spending days at sea (raw, uncut, extended footage) | Sailing Sitka Ep 133
In this episode of sailing sitka, we take you through day 2 and 3 of an offshore passage at sea. Life aboard a sailing while sailing for days at a time can be either extremely boring or unintentionally eventful... we show you it all on this weeks uncut, ra...
350 NM offshore passage | Sailing Sitka Ep 132
On this episode of Sailing Sitka, we how you what it is like to be on an offshore passage out at sea. We show rawness, unedited clips and life in general out on the big blue! In this mini series, we will be posting extended footage with barely any edits! W...
Our favourite anchorage in ALL of Mexico! | Sailing Sitka Ep 131
Zihuatanejo happened to be our favourite anchorage in all of Mexico! We spent alittle over two weeks puttering around the town, exploring, eating good food and enjoying everything that Zihua had to offer. The town was clean and safe, the beaches were beaut...
We raced on a performance Catamaran!! (Zihuatanejo, Mexico) | Sailing Sitka Ep 130
In this episode of Sailing Sitka, we got invited to race on our friends performance catamaran in Zihuatanejo's 2024 sailfest! As cruisers who sail full time on their 1976 heavy-displayed monohull, it was very interesting to notice the differences and exper...
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