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RUNNING FROM STORMS [Adventure #76]

In the peak of the summer Chubasco storm season, we find ourselves keeping a close eye on the weather and have to make a midnight run from a huge thunderstorm that’s bearing down on us. After the storm passes, we head back out to enjoy some amazing diving and explore some incredible sea caves at Isl...

Sep 29, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:59

ABANDONED FRENCH MINE IN MEXICO [Adventure #75]

Wandering around the old town of Santa Rosalía we find an incredible abandoned copper mining operation. Founded in the 1800’s by the French El Boleo company, the old foundry building, among many others has been completely abandoned, although we discover the mine is still in operation. Here, we try...

Sep 22, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:36

SAILING TO A DESERT OASIS [Adventure #74]

In the middle of Mexico’s Baja California, we find a true oasis! We sail to Mulege, and along a mountain-spring fed river surrounded by date palms, we discover a mission from the 1700’s. Then, we enjoy some great sailing North to Punta Chivato and Isla San Marcos, enjoying shell collecting and spea...

Sep 15, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:28

STORM PREPARATION GONE WRONG [Adventure #73]

We were totally unprepared for our first Chubasco Thunderstorm. Anchored in Bahía Concepción, we thought we had prepared for the coming lightning storm, but end up dragging several miles out to sea in 50 knot winds. Learn what we did wrong, and how we will plan better for future storms. In the ca...

Sep 08, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:23

DIY PRESSURE CANNING ON A BOAT [Side Adventure #4]

Join us on board our sailboat in Mexico as we walk through the steps of preserving fresh meat. We start with some local chorizo, and in just a few hours we process it to be completely sealed in mason jars and preserved via pressure canning, staying fresh for months on end without refrigeration. Pr...

Sep 04, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:55

TROPICAL STORM LIDIA [REAL TIME UPDATE]

In the very north end of the Sea of Cortez, just outside the path of Tropical Storm Lidia, we share an update on how we are doing and the conditions we’ve experienced here in San Felipe, Mexico. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To help us continue making these videos...

Sep 03, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:16

SUMMER DOESN’T END HERE [Adventure #72]

There’s no end to summer here in Mexico, and we have some perfect sailing days along with the summer days. Sailing from Isla Coronado north to Punta Pulpito, we check out a sea cave, the blue footed boobies and do some awesome spear fishing. Making our way up to Bahía Concepción, we have the perfe...

Sep 01, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:07

CITY LIFE, ISLAND LIFE [Adventure #71]

Anchored off Loreto, we go in to explore the oldest city in Baja California, stocking up on supplies and doing a few odd errands. Then, it’s back to the incredible islands of the Sea of Cortez! We soak in the warm waters of Isla Carmen, taking in the beautiful surroundings and then have a great sai...

Aug 25, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:07

HIDDEN PORT: WATER & WINCHES [Adventure #70]

In Puerto Escondido it’s all about the W’s… water and winches. We make many trips in the dinghy to fill up our tanks with potable water from jerry cans, and Ty works on trying to disassemble and service one of our main winches. Then, it’s back out to Isla Carmen to get in the water and cool down b...

Aug 18, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:24

DREAM SAIL: RETURN OF THE KITE [Adventure #69]

We have the most perfect sailing days to get the spinnaker back in the air and flying again as we sail from Isla Monserrat to Isla Danzante! As we navigate around the reefs and rocks of the area we rely more our our GPS waypoints, satellite maps and what we can see than any charting software, as it...

Aug 11, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:37

GRINDING OUT SUMMER [Adventure #68]

Summer boating in Mexico… life is hot, but life is good! We survive the summer heat by jumping in the water to keep cool, and get some breeze with some nice upwind sailing out to the beautiful deserted island of Monserrat. With the anchorage to ourselves we walk the beach and snorkel one of the be...

Aug 04, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:10

BAJA’S QUINTESSENTIAL MEXICAN VILLAGE [Adventure #67]

We sail to Agua Verde and discover a hidden gem! This quintessential Mexican village is a little paradise, transporting us back in time to a simpler life. We find small family farms raising goats and pigs, a tiny grocery shop with everything you need, along with some beautiful scenery. Here, we s...

Jul 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:49

OFF-SEASON CRUISING IN MEXICO [Adventure #66]

Typical cruising season has ended, leaving us with all nearly every anchorage all to ourselves! We check out a ghost town at an abandoned salt mine, explore a little mangrove channel, visit a tiny fishing village accessible only by boat, take in some amazing rock formations, do some spear fishing, ...

Jul 21, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:23

Q&A: WHY WE CHOSE OUR ANCHOR [Adventure Adrift Extra]

We sit down and answer a questions from our supporters on Patreon. You ask, we answer! Question: We wondered what makes your new main anchor so much improved? Weight, size, design? We recently upgraded from a 33 pound Bruce anchor to a 44 pound Rocna - find out why! To see a very in-depth anch...

Jul 18, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:46

Q&A: WHERE & HOW DO WE WE HELP? [Adventure Adrift Extra]

We sit down and answer a questions from our supporters on Patreon. You ask, we answer! Question: Your journey revolves around the very laudable goal of "sailing with a purpose," which includes "making an impact" at the places you visit. How will you go about selecting future ...

Jul 15, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:08

WE’RE DONE HERE [Adventure #64]

Finally!! The time has come to say goodbye to the city and begin making our way North into the Sea of Cortez, but it seems that La Paz just doesn’t want to let us go… Dirty bottoms, overheating engines, lost sea strainer lids, empty tanks - none of it will stop of from making our way out of the har...

Jul 07, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:35

SUSTAINING LIFE ON THE WATER [Adventure #59]

While we are lucky to lead an incredible life on the water, it's not without work to keep it all going. This week we take some time for regular maintenance, as well repair a self-inflicted problem we caused to ourselves, before setting off on another grand adventure! ________________ We hope...

Jun 02, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:48

SURVIVING A YEAR ON A SAILBOAT [Adventure #58]

Wow, we can hardly believe it… It was exactly one year ago today that we untied the lines and left our home in Portland, OR for a nomadic life aboard a sailboat. Come along and take a look back at how far we’ve come and what we’ve accomplished in just one year! To watch from the beginning (we’re s...

May 26, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:52

EXPANDING OUR FAMILY [Adventure #57]

Because more people, is more fun! And cruising is all about sharing amazing experiences with our family from home, and making new friends that become like family. In this episode, Hillary’s parent visit and we head out the Isla Esiritu Santo from La Paz. We soak up the amazing water while snorkel...

May 19, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:33

WHAT IT TAKES TO CRUISE [Adventure #56]

This is all about the real-life, behind the scenes challenges that we face while cruising and how we overcome them. We discuss issues we’ve had finding materials and supplies, repairs we’ve made, and regular maintenance. We also discuss things that we do to save money including how we’ve adjusted ...

May 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:40

JACQUES COUSTEAU’S ISLAND [Adventure #55]

We set out to explore the amazing desert island known as Jacques Cousteau Island in the Sea of Cortez, also known as Isla Ceralvo. Here, we find crystal clear water full of fish and coral, turtle nests, a wild goat and some incredible desert landscape. ________________ A huge thank you to our frie...

May 05, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:47

HOMESTEADING ON A BOAT [Adventure #54]

Long-term cruising is all about being self-sufficient. While in port, we take the opportunity to learn how to can our own meat, make our pickled vegetables and do a few canvas sewing projects around the boat. These are things that will save us lots of money, and are important skills to have to sus...

Apr 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:15

GIVING BACK IN MAGDALENA BAY [Side Adventure #3]

We visit the one-room school in the tiny community of Isla Magdalena. Here, we deliver some school supplies, chat with the teacher and even get the chance to hang out with the kids and ask them some questions! For information about how you can help out as well, check out this link! ______________...

Apr 24, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:29

SWIMMING WITH SEA LIONS [Adventure #53]

This episode is so much fun! Awesome hiking through beautiful desert landscape, snorkeling with all kinds of sea life and some pretty sweet sailing! Oh, and some sweet new tunes :) It’s a long one, but we promise you’ll love it! ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. To he...

Apr 21, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:26

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