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The End of an Incredible Chapter | Sailing Sitka Ep 181
And just like that, Kenna and Jay reach their final stop in the San Blas, savoring every last drop of paradise. Between lazy island days and exploring a beachside shipwreck on a neighboring isle, they make the most of their tropical farewell. With the season’s end in sight, they ready the boat for o...
S2, Ep21 A Setback with our Retirement Sailing Plans
In this episode we take a detour from our usual sailing adventures and projects to share a deeply personal moment in our retirement journey. Our future retirement home in the Sea of Cortez was hit hard by Hurricane Hilary, leaving us devastated. Torrential rains triggered mudslides from the surround...
S2, Ep20 A 2 Hour Project Turns Into 3 Days; Installing Our Radar
In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we tackle what was supposed to be a quick 2-hour boat project—installing a Halo20+ B&G radar. But as any sailor knows, things rarely go as planned! This sailing adventure quickly turns into a 3-day challenge, testing our patience, skills, and determina...
S2, Ep19 How the Sea of Cortez Lures Us
Get ready to relax with us on this episode as we escape the daily grind and head to the stunning Sea of Cortez for a much-needed summer adventure! With crystal-clear waters, peaceful anchorages, and breathtaking scenery, it’s easy to see why this region continues to lure sailors from around the worl...
Is Ibiza too touristy? What this island taught me about staying open!
I had written Ibiza off—too touristy, too loud, too crowded. But this stop reminded me how important it is to let go of assumptions. Sailing into Ibiza in the off-season, I found quiet corners, golden light, and a slower rhythm that made me see the island in a whole new way. In this episode of Unti...
S2, Ep18 One Step Closer to Retirement Sailing
In this episode we reflect on our work completed on the hard, get caught up on other life projects and finally begin to have some fun. Join us as we share more of our story and as we complete the next steps that get us closer to our retirement sailing. EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - Start 0:25 - Recap of ...
S2, Ep 17 The Struggle is Real! But Did You See Our Rudder?
Boat work is never easy, and this week really put us to the test! In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we face one challenge after another while working to get the Mystic ready to return home to the marina in San Diego. While rebuilding our rudder and replacing the shaft seal, the setbacks k...
S2, Ep16 Injuries Can’t Slow Down DIY Boat Repairs
The haul-out continues, and it's time to make serious progress on Into the Mystic! In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we work through injuries in the boat yard as we install all new ball valves and two brand-new transducers. These upgrades are essential to keeping our sailboat seaworth...
S2, Ep14 Finally Addressing Overdue Boat Maintenance
In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we haul out our sailboat and dive into a major boat project—removing all the thru-hull fittings and ball valves. What we thought would be a routine job quickly turns into a critical repair as we discover heavy corrosion that makes the work long overdue. Wi...
S1, Ep13 Getting Ready for the Haul Out
In this season finale of Sailing into the Mystic, we wrap up an incredible chapter of weekend sails, time spent with loved ones aboard Into the Mystic, as well as some hands-on boat work. We dive under the boat to inspect the hull and create a project to-do list in preparation for the big haul-out. ...
A solo sailing voyage that started over 10 years ago is now turning into a new challenge! #saltlife
More than 10 years ago, I bought a bargain sailboat in Panama. It was the beginning of a solo voyage of salt, sweat and determination. I documented the highs and lows of this journey here on YouTube since day one and today, Season 8 of #untiethelines has started. As usual, there will be challenges...
From Solo Sailor to Sailing as a Couple: A New Adventure Begins
What happens when two independent sailors decide to team up and tackle life at sea together? Welcome to Untie The Lines Season 8, where we dive into the joys, challenges, and unexpected lessons of transitioning from solo sailor to couple. 00:00 Intro 01:46 The Big News! 04:27 Reuniting in Port...
S1, Ep12 A Simple Solution to a Scary Problem
In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we experience a heart-pounding moment while sailing in high seas—reminding us just how important preparation and problem-solving are on the water. But it’s not all stress! We also enjoy a breathtaking encounter with dolphins on a fun sail and tackle an ess...
S1, Ep11 San Diego Sailing Adventures
Join us on Sailing into the Mystic as we embark on another exciting chapter filled with sailing adventures, breathtaking experiences of San Diego, CA! As a sailing couple preparing for retirement, we’re embracing the freedom of life on the water, tackling new challenges, and making unforgettable mem...
S1, Ep10 Why You Should Inspect Your Chain
In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of boat maintenance: inspecting your anchor chain. As a sailing couple preparing for retirement, we’re sharing the lessons we learn as we prepare for full time cruising. We walk through ou...
S1, Ep9 Time for Boat Projects on the Mystic
In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we dive into a couple of essential boat projects needed to prepare our sailboat for the next chapter of our lives. As a sailing couple nearing retirement, we're embracing this transition by tackling upgrades, maintenance, and improvements that bring u...
S1, Ep8 A long Weekend on the Mystic (at Mariner’s Cove)
We take a long weekend to celebrate our 31st anniversary and sail to Mariner's Cove in San Diego. We also help our friend Rob with delivering the mast for his boat for service and play hookie on a Monday to watch an unusually large departure of the Baja-HaHa Cruisers Rally. We are two retiring...
BOAT TOUR – 1988 43′ Irwin MKIII CC
BOAT TOUR of a1988 43' Irwin MKIII CC We give a boat tour of our 43 foot (47 ft. overall length) Irwin MKIII center cockpit monohaul sailboat. This is the one we plan to do our ocean cruising in upon retirement in the coming year! We are two retiring educators, parents and grandparents, look...
S1, Ep7 We Sail with Family and Friends (San Diego Bay)
In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we set sail with family and friends for unforgettable times on the beautiful San Diego Bay. As a sailing couple preparing for retirement, we cherish moments like these—sharing the joys of sailing and creating lasting memories on the water. Along the way, w...
S1, Ep6 We Finally Sail Into the Mystic
In this exciting episode of Sailing into the Mystic, our dream becomes a reality—we buy our very own sailboat, Into the Mystic! After years of planning and preparing, we take her on her first sail and experience the thrill of heading out into the ocean aboard our own boat. As a sailing couple prepa...
S1, Ep4 So Much Work To Do!
So Much Boat Work To Do! In this episode, we begin work on our new boat and then start to wonder if this is the way to go about our retirement dreams. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sailing stories, boat maintenance projects, and retirement dreams at sea. Let's explore t...
S1, Ep3 Bringing her Home!
Bringing our $5,000 craigslist boat home! In this episode, we devise a way to bring our new sailboat, a 34' Islander, home and then start to get to know her. We plan to do some serious ocean cruising with her after a major refit. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sailing s...
Our Dream to Sail into the Mystic
Our first introduction video. When we were first dreaming to be a sailing couple. We are two retiring educators looking to change our fast paced life to a slower rhythm more aligned with the ocean, sailing and nature. Follow us on our sailing channel as we prepare our sailboat and ourselves for t...