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SEA OF CORTEZ PREP Part 2: PredictWind Routing, Float Plans & TimeZero Setup! ⚓ (& FREE Template)

Pat and Alexa prepare their Nordhavn 57 Noeta for crossing the Sea of Cortez, dialing in PredictWind weather routing, TimeZero navigation, propane provisioning, and offshore float plans.

Nov 01, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:11

Paradise Turned Deadly | Attacked Ashore [Ep 73]

After completing a 1,600 nautical mile voyage to Bahia de Los Angeles, Tim and Jess face a violent night ambush ashore, prompting an emergency medical evacuation and a nine-hour transit to file a formal complaint.

Oct 31, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:36

We Finally Made It to Bahia de los Angeles | A Dream That Turned Into a Nightmare [Ep 72]

Tim and his wife sail their 1988 43-foot Irwin MKIII, Into the Mystic, into Bahia de los Angeles after 1,656 miles from San Diego, before a celebration ashore turns into a fight to save Tim's life.

Oct 25, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:16

PREPPING TO CROSS THE SEA OF CORTEZ: Part 1 🇲🇽 (Heavy Batteries, Doctors & Salty Pat)

In Banderas Bay, Pat and Alexa prepare their Nordhavn 57 Noeta for a 350-mile Sea of Cortez crossing to Baja by completing mainland medical checkups, replacing a 4D wing engine start battery, and running weather routes.

Oct 25, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:09

We Find a Hand Built Steel Expedition Sailboat: Interview + Boat Tour [Ep 70]

David and Jess of Sailing Into the Mystic tour SV Tyama, an Alan Mummery 50ft hand-built steel expedition cutter constructed by Captain Hank for polar high-latitude voyaging.

Oct 12, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:33:41

We’re Back! Preparing Jupiter² for the Big Splash

Jamie and Princess return to Cabrales Boatyard in Puerto Peñasco aboard their Mumby 48 catamaran Jupiter², overhauling ground tackle, engine mounts, and aluminum hull systems ahead of their Sea of Cortez splash.

Oct 11, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:46

San Diego to Cabo by Sailboat: Every Dollar We Spent

Jess and Tim aboard SV Into the Mystic document every dollar spent sailing from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, detailing Mexican permits, diesel fuel, and anchorages.

Oct 04, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:53

Why We Ran North Before Hurricane Season Turned Scary [Ep 69]

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...

Sep 28, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:39

Tim’s Favorite Anchorage in All of Baja | Agua Verde [Ep68]

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. Chapters ...

Sep 22, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:47

We Got Scammed & the Fridge Fiasco Gets More Complicated | Isla Coronado & Isla Danzante | Ep 75

📍 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...

Aug 16, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:56

[Ep 71] 120-Mile Sail for a Surprise Reunion | Sailing Down Baja Mexico in the Sea of Cortez

📍 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...

Jul 18, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:33

[Ep 69] 26 Miles, Crazy Weather & Our Biggest Catch Yet | Canal de Ballenas & Isla Mejia

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...

Jul 02, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:14

KATABATIC WINDS & OVERHEATING HYDRAULICS! 💨 (Plus a huge Boating FIRST!)

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 ...

Jun 05, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:40:25

Adios, Avocet | Sailing Avocet

From hauling out to escaping Mexico, this video is a bit of an emotional good bye. For Haul out details visit our website: www.svavocet.com Don't miss out on upcoming sailing adventures, DIY stories, and equipment reviews! Hit the thumbs up, subscribe to our channel, and ring that notificat...

May 23, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:35

[Ep 60] Connected To Cruisers, Disconnected From The World | Las Rocas on Isla Smiths

📍 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...

May 02, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:29

Leaving La Cruz for REAL This Time…| Sailing Avocet

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 ...

Apr 24, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:10

[Ep 52] Overnight Sail Across The Sea of Cortez | Back In Baja at San Francisquito

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...

Mar 15, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:15

CROSSING THE SEA OF CORTEZ AGAIN ⛴️ but with our CAR!

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 ...

Feb 27, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:00

[Ep 51] All Alone & Waiting for a Weather Window | Las Cocinas, Mexico

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...

Feb 25, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:39

⚓ Anchor Alarms + Making Water + Red Tide + Super Bowl = WINNING 🥇

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...

Feb 20, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:38:35

FUEL TRANSFERS & DOLPHINS! ⚓ Finding the Cruiser Shrine Tree 🌳 at San Juanico (San Basilio)

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...

Feb 13, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:38:34

WE SOLVED THE POWER ISSUE! ⚡ Spelunking & Surviving a Baja Norther (Isla Carmen Circ Part 2)

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...

Jan 23, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:01

A ‘Norther’ Blowin In! 💨 Over 40 Knots of Wind!

Over 40 knots were seen on last week’s Norther. These are typical in the winters in the Sea of Cortez. #mvnoeta #nordhavn #boatlife

Jan 19, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:21

TRANSDUCER FAIL?! TOTAL POWER LOSS?! ⚡ Circumnavigating Isla Carmen (Part 1)

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...

Jan 16, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:52

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