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Summer just changed everything in the Sea of Cortez.
Since leaving San Diego, we're sailing to Bahia de Los Angeles — a 10-year bucket-list dream. This week we leave Agua Verde, our dinghy strands us, a sting drives us out of Honeymoon Cove, and we run north to Conception Bay — where we both c...
This journey is about more than just the destination; it is about the simple joy of life aboard and learning to slow down and live in the moment. We share our time spent sailing Baja, including underwater adventures and hanging out with new friends in one of the most beautiful anchorages.
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📍 Isla Coronado & Isla Danzante, Baja California Sur
🌊 Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Episode 75 delivered a little bit of everything and we're getting a bit real and vulnerable: a spicy four-hour day sail that had us working hard at the helm, a cabin full of thrown-around gear, and a hard setbacks...
📍 Refugio on Isla de la Guarda Angel to Bahia de los Angeles to Santa Rosalia🌊 Sea of Cortez, Mexico
After wrapping up our time in Refugio, it was finally time to start heading south. We sailed back through Canal de Ballenas and made a quick stop in Bahía de los Ángeles to restock before setting off...
After several days in Alcatraz Cove, it's finally time to continue north through the infamous Canal de Ballenas toward Refugio. What should have been a straightforward 26-mile passage quickly turned into a day of constantly changing conditions, from unexpected high winds to complete calm, befor...
Welcome back aboard Noeta! We are Pat, Alexa, and Gilligan (our catnip-loving boat cat), living and traveling full-time on our 57 ft Nordhavn. We are currently making our way down Mexico’s stunning Baja Peninsula, tracking south toward the mainland and Puerto Vallarta.
This week, the journey threw ...
From hauling out to escaping Mexico, this video is a bit of an emotional good bye.
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📍 Isla Smiths (Las Rocas) → Bahía de los Ángeles🌊 Sea of Cortez, Mexico
We make some new sailing friends and get disconnected in a very remote part of northern baja. We troubleshoot our Starlink and head back to the village for help and a wifi signal.
We’re Liya, Armand, and Pinot, sailing full-ti...
After 3 months of sticking around La Cruz and Banderas Bay we finally untie the dock lines and sail north back into the Sea of Cortez where we wrap up our season. Don't miss out on upcoming sailing adventures, DIY stories, and equipment reviews! Hit the thumbs up, subscribe to our channel, and ...
Crossing the Sea of Cortez overnight.
In this episode of SmoCo Sailing, we leave Las Cocinas and set sail on a 80-mile overnight passage across the Sea of Cortez to the remote Baja anchorage of San Francisquito.
With steady winds and fast sailing conditions, Cosmo makes great time across the open wa...
The MV Noeta crew is crossing the Sea of Cortez for the 2nd time in 2 months! We head from Loreto, to LAX to Puerto Vallarta to get our car and ferry it back across to meet up with our boat! A lot of logistics needed to line up to make this happen.
So follow along as we manage all the steps to get ...
After a lightning-filled change of plans, we sailed 40 miles north and dropped anchor in Las Cocinas, a quiet and remote anchorage in the Sea of Cortez.
With no cell service, no town, and no amenities, life slowed down quickly. We settled into our off-grid routine and celebrated Armand’s birthday wi...
The journey continues through the Sea of Cortez! After a beautiful stay in San Juanico, we pull the hook and head south to the stunning Bahia de los Candeleros. This episode is packed with the real-world skills of liveaboard cruising, including a deep dive into our offshore systems. We’re showing yo...
The journey to the remote reaches of the Sea of Cortez begins with preparation! In this episode of Noeta, we’re getting ready for a week-long off-grid adventure to the beautiful San Juanico. But before we pull the lines, Pat gives Alexa a critical lesson in trawler maintenance: how to perform a fuel...
The lights are back on! In the conclusion of our Isla Carmen circumnavigation, we finally track down the source of our total power outage and get the electrical systems back online. With Noeta fully powered up, we continue our journey to the stunning red cliffs of Punta Colorada, one of the most ico...
We’re pulling up the anchor for a week-long adventure as we begin our circumnavigation of the historic Isla Carmen in the Sea of Cortez. This is part one of a two-part series where we explore the rugged coastline of this big island, stopping at breathtaking Baja anchorages along the way.
In this ep...
What do you do when a medical emergency strikes and you’re miles from the nearest hospital? In this intense episode, Pat undergoes an emergency minor surgery right in the aft cockpit of our Nordhavn, Noeta. With no way to get to town, we had to rely on the incredible skills of a boat neighbor who ha...
Episode 35
We sail from Isla Partida to Isla San Francisco, one of the most iconic anchorages in the Sea of Cortez. On the way, we battle a stubborn jib furler, are joined by a playful pod of dolphins, and catch our first fish under sail! Once we arrive, we’re surrounded by turquoise water, white sa...
Bahia Ballandra on Isla Carmen was the perfect place to host Chris's 26th birthday! I found myself as the only girl with her 4 "Lost Boys" soaking up all the hilarious memories being made while sailing the Sea of Cortez. The good times have no end in sight!
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We set sail for Isla Coronados, a place filled with some of our favorite memories, before heading to Loreto to scoop up @KesselUnderway's friend Stephen for a week of salty shenanigans. Between foil boarding around the anchorage, exploring Loreto’s rich history, and being caught with my pants d...
Episode 31: Isla Espiritu Santo
We’ve dreamed of coming to this place after watching YouTube videos from @SailingBohemia and @MakingOurWay At the time we couldn’t understand how someone could spend weeks in one anchorage and now it all makes sense.
- Essential item on the boat in case the engine...
Sailing to Punta Pulpito in the Sea of Cortez was pure magic! We dropped anchor with @odysseyalternative and @KesselUnderway hiked the iconic volcanic rock, snorkeled the clear turquoise waters, and Peter spearfished fresh fish for the best tacos under the stars. 🌮⛵️ As night fell, the ocean lit up...
Step inside the abandoned resort at Punta Chivato on the shores of Baja California Sur’s Sea of Cortez. Once a luxury getaway, this hidden resort now sits in ruins, slowly being reclaimed by the desert and the sea. In this video, we explore the hauntingly beautiful remains of Punta Chivato’s resort ...
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