On this weeks episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we roll up our sleeves and repair basik's hit & run damage. This hiccup put us a few days behind schedule but with the repairs complete, the crew looks forward to crossing the Sea Of Cortez. Come back next we...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the unthinkable happens an hour after we arrive in Mazatlán. We get hit by another boat and they leave the scene! After some disappointing news on how the Port Captain responds to the incident, the crew takes a...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, basik is launched and the crew is ready is start the trek North towards the Sea of Cortez, but first we need to take a little detour to get caught up on our ordinary boat chores. Come back next week to see if we...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we work hard during the sweltering days and enjoy the cooler evenings in La Cruz. The hard work pays off as we meet our 6 day haulout goal. Come back next week to see what happens after we splash basik...see you...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew hits the ground running to ensure we get back in the water as soon as possible. Teal takes an inventory of the week ahead and the girls get settled into Casa Bella Cruz. Come back next week to see what ...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we prep basik for the haul out in the La Cruz anchorage. The crew enjoys the Sunday market before we enjoy a delicious meal on a neighboring sailboat. The haul out goes smooth and we have a full week of project...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we take a day away from basik to visit the crocodile sanctuary El Cora, then we button up one more project before checking out with the Port Captain and Harbor Master. Come Back next week to see us haul basik for...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew pulls a Seinfeld and shows you a whirlwind trip going backwards to when we get basik ready to leave her for a much needed trip back to the States to see family. Come back next week to see what other sur...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew kicks off our boat projects into high gear before flying home to the States to see family. This obviously involves bringing back our old game of "Thicken Epoxy" as well as our Post Its! Come back next w...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we take advantage of being on the dock for the first time in over 2 months and knock out an important project while Emma explores her new neighborhood. We all get emotional as we become aware of a huge and deva...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle the crew takes another poke at the beast and successfully rounds Cabo Corrientes. Our second attempt was much smoother even though we snapped a few sail battens while doing it. Teal catches a nice fish on the app...
On this weeks episode of Onboard Lifestyle we enjoy Bahia Chamela's Northern anchorage and explore the town of Perula as we wait for the perfect window to round Cabo Corrientes, or so we thought. Basik is forced to seek safe refuge in Punta Ipala as the c...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we start to push northward to Puerto Vallarta because our travel visas are about to expire. The plan is to leave the Barra Lagoon and hop our way up the coast to Bahia Tenacatita then Bahia Chamela. Come back nex...
On this week's of Onboard Lifestyle, we leave the beautiful Tenacatita to explore Barra de Navidad. After dropping anchor in the Lagoon, Teal goes out to assist not one but THREE vessels that ran aground in the narrow channel of Barra. We heard there was a...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we settle into this amazing cruising community of nomads. Even with our Vagabond lifestyle, there is a semblance of order and organized activities. Emma is finding herself surrounded by other cruising kids and t...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew of basik sail into Bahia Tenacatita for more new adventures. We set our anchor and it was off for more fun in the mangroves by dinghy in search for crocodiles and Emma becomes the VHF Net Controller for...
On This week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we leave Banderas Bay and sail around Cabo Corrientes to Bahia Chamela. Emma meets up with a bunch of Cruising kids and the entire crew enjoys an impromptu bonfire on the beach with other cruising families. Basi...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, Emma is finally showing signs of getting better and the crew is anxious to get going again. With the town of La Cruz on partial lockdown, we decide it is time to head back out to more remote anchorages. Come bac...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we leave Chacala...and head towards Banderas Bay only for Emma to fall ill. Not know the severity of her condition, we install our isolation quarantine protocol onboard to ensure the rest of the crew does not ge...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we leave Bahia Matanchen and head south to Bahia Chacala.... This picturesque anchorage is just what we needed as we settled in to a few days in paradise. Unfortunately, we have a bit of an incident and take an ...
On this week's of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew drops the hook in Matanchen Bay and explore this beautiful historical town. Emma tries her hand at "wakeboarding" with our SUP and we take a fun tour to see if we can see some crocodiles in the wild. The "Bells...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we shake down basik with a short trip to Stone Island before we set our sights on Isla Isabela. The crew is entertained by a whale of a show and Teal lands a few undesirable fish. We make the decision to divert t...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we pick up after we find some bad news on our Port engine. Once parts were ordered, it was a waiting game to see if we can get them delivered in a timely manner and get our engine back together. Linh finally get...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, after sailing into Mazatlán Teal discovers an issue with our Port Engine which called for some mechanical reinforcements in the name of Patrick. Together, they diagnose the situation and form a plan to get our ...
Pretty much any boat owners worst nightmare: we find a salt water leak in the boat that requires immediate attention, and fixing it does *not* go to plan. At all.
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, we leave Cabo San Lucas in route to La Paz when we decide to change directions and go somewhere else. "Weather dictates everything!" Basik Crosses the Sea of Cortez to Mazatlán and gets settled in. Come back n...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew recaps their 840 nm journey from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas and enjoy a few days of rest and fun in the beautiful warm waters of Cabo San Lucas. Emma meets up with some cruising kids and the Captain pi...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew hangs out in Magdalena Bay. Linh improvises with our dwindling supplies and whips up a meal to feed 10 for Thanksgiving. After a relaxing few days, it was time to set out for our final leg down the Baja...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we slow down our pace a bit to enjoy the sunny weather and warmer waters of Bahia Santa Maria and Magdalena. It felt good to jump in the water and get caught up on a few errands, not to mention, all of the amazi...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we are on the hunt for an internet connection in Bahia Asuncion and end up having an amazing meal at La Bufadora. We set sail for Bahia Santa Maria with a brief stop at Punta Abreojos. The basik crew is now 660 n...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we enjoy a nice sail from Isla Cedros to Bahia Tortuga as the fishing poles heat up. The crew tries to scout out some internet in this remote fishing village with no success and Emma enjoys the warming Mexican wa...
On this episode of Onboard Lifestyle we pick up where we left off in Ensenada, Mexico as we travel down the Baja Peninsula. We cover the first three legs as we make our way south down this remote and rugged region of the World. Come back next week to see ...
The Baja Peninsula is rugged and remote with very little internet access. So it looks like our attempt to upload a full video this week is nearly impossible. We will do our best to get back on track for next week...see you then!
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We are OFFICIALLY in Baja Mexico! The crew is so happy and excited to finally be in Mexico, but first we need to check in with the Port Captain and Immigration and best of all.....all the tacos we can consume. Come back next week as we sail further South a...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew of SV basik decide to continue pushing further South while waiting for the Captain's lab results. In the meantime, we finish up our autopilot and take in the last stops of California before venturing in...
On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle, the crew of basik kicks around Avalon and Emma gets to hang out with other cruising kids...FINALLY! Our plan to sail to Ensenada is interrupted due to an unexpected health issue. Come back next week to see what ...
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