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Sailing to Isla Coronados: Baja’s MOST Beautiful Anchorage? | Sailing Avocet
After getting evicted from V-Cove, we dropped anchor off Isla Coronados, one of the most picturesque islands in the Sea of Cortez. With crystal-clear turquoise water, white sand beaches, and an incredible view of and from the volcano... it felt like we had...
Agua? Verde. | Sailing Avocet
After a week of chasing horizon lines through the Sea of Cortez, we finally found ourselves dropping anchor in the remote and rugged paradise of Agua Verde, Baja California Sur — a place where time slows down and the mountains meet the sea in perfect har...
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—...
NAKED AND AFRAID Crossing the Sea of Cortez | Sailing Avocet
In this captivating episode, watch as Chris and Allie navigate the challenging waters of the Sea of Cortez during their daring sailing expedition. Brace yourself for rough seas, sleepless nights, and incredible teamwork as they overcome every obstacle on t...
Blue Water Cruiser for SAIL | Cheoy Lee 41′ Boat Tour
After years of living aboard and cruising our 1979 Cheoy Lee 41', Avocet, we finally found time to clean up and bring you on a virtual boat tour. Interested in more? Click here 👉 https://www.svavocet.com/2022/08/29/cheoy-lee-41/ Chapters: 0:00 - 7:54 ...
Sailing to Cabo San Lucas | Baja California Sur | Sailing Avocet
Bahia Santa Maria was a short and sweet stay, but we had miles to cover so we pulled our hook and set our course for the notorious Cabo San Lucas where we spend my 26th birthday. Don't miss out on upcoming sailing adventures, DIY stories, and equipment r...
Close Call in Bahia Santa Maria | Baja, Mexico | Sailing Avocet
Our short stay in Bahia Santa Maria was memorable to say the least since our dear friend Peter narrowly escaped death after a dinghy flip. From stellar views to adrenaline-pumping rescues, this video has a bit of it all. Can't wait for the next episode? Ch...
AwlGrip Paint Patch | Sailing Avocet
Got a scuff? A scratch? A problem area on your boat that needs fixing, but unsure if you can make the repair with Awlgrip paint? Have no fear, I tested it out so you don't have to! Hopefully someone finds this helpful. Don't miss out on upcoming sailing ...
Deck The Hulls 2023
Merry Christmas from the crew of SV Avocet! It has been a wild year full of friendship, family, cruising and buying a land base! Land has been fun but we are ready to head back to Avocet in January so stay tuned! ______________ Follow us on social media!...
Setting Sail SOUTH! | Sailing Avocet
We finally bid farewell to Morro Bay and set sail south for Ventura, where we eagerly retrieved our brand new Precision main sail 🤩 After a long sail, a quick stay at Ventura Isle Marina and a little provisioning we were ready to continue south to Cat...
Leaving Santa Cruz | Sailing Avocet
Being able to spend an entire month in my hometown of Santa Cruz was wonderful, which is why leaving was so bittersweet. But before we cast off again Chris left us for Hollywood and Cleo and I (okay, just I) were left to tend to Avocet's to-do list. When C...
Sailors Sent to PRISON | Aquatic Park Cove | Sailing Avocet
Aquatic Park Cove is a human-made harbor that mimics a natural anchorage, offering a protected area for recreational swimming, sailing and rowing with a beautiful backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most prominent city fronts, such as Alcatraz Prison. Vis...
Living Aboard is ILLEGAL?! | Richardson Bay | Sailing Avocet
Richardson Bay has a long history of being a gathering place for the eclectic, creative and wealthy but most recently has gained notoriety for its local governments attempts to remove all liveaboards that they have nicknamed the "anchor outs" who have enjo...
Investigating a Toxic Island | Treasure Island | Sailing Avocet
After two days and seven hours of nonstop sailing up the California coast, we anchored in San Francisco Bay’s Clipper Cove, located between Treasure and Yerba Buena Island. We learned a lot about the artificial island and how it came to be, including its...