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S3, Ep35 The Most Epic “Sail” Ever
Same spot, same place and the sea is different every single time. This particular sail ended up being pretty spectacular, even though there was no wind to take us anywhere and it was the same seas we have been to multiple times before. Join us as we close out Season 3 and discover the beauty that ...
S3, Ep34 Infinite Possibilities on Catalina Island
Do you want to see what Catalina Island has to offer? Join us in Episode 34 as we share our discoveries and continue to push our sailing skills to get ready to live aboard and sail south in retirement. This is part three of our three episode series of our sailing trip to Catalina Island. Catalina I...
S3, Ep33 Cove Hopping on Catalina Island
Catalina Island is a beautiful island only 1-2 hours across the ocean from Los Angeles and yet so many Southern Californians have never been there. In this episode we explore the entire east coast of Catalina Island and show our adventures along the way. We learn some embarrassing lessons but love...
S3, Ep32 We Bit Off More Than We Could Chew
In Episode 32, titled "We Bit off More than We Could Chew," we embark on an exciting adventure to the Channel Islands. Things take a wild turn when rough seas force us to retreat to Catalina Island, where we share our sailing mistakes, lessons learned, and our decision to stay, which lead ...
S3, Ep31 We Prepare for our Longest Sailing Trip Yet
Sailing really slows down time and time is not a commodity you have when you are still working in the rat race. But we all found a week where we can go pretend like time doesn't matter to explore what we can. But first we must tackle the to-do list and get some of the stuff done on the boat s...
S3, Ep30 Our Tie Dye Spinnaker
A few projects and then a little fun on the water. Our first time putting up a spinnaker on the Mystic and while we made many mistakes, we learned a lot. It's called "failing forward"... well, unless we are not really moving forward. 1.3 knots was our top speed, but only because we...
S3, Ep29 Why We Are Definitely Still Sailing to Baja First!
When we are not sailing, we are dreaming of sailing. In this episode we show you some of the detours we take as we dream of sailing full time. We experience a different but very special show for 4th of July with the Mobula Rays in Baja and we are reminded of why we want to start our full time sail...
S3, Ep28 She Rides Alas!
Join us on Sailing into the Mystic for S3, Ep28: "She Runs Alas!" In this exciting episode, we visit Minnie's store in Long Beach to hunt for essential sailing gear and share insider tips for outfitting your boat. Then, we team up with Rob to help him get the Reposado sailboat—our bel...
S3, Ep27 Healing with the Sea
Sometimes our bodies force us to slow down. We are thankful for the ability to sail when slowing down and healing are required. In this episode we spend the weekend with our sister, Michelle, and celebrate her recent accomplishments. From the sky to the sea we make her smile with glee and we all ...
S3, Ep26 Important Projects for Our Next Sailing Adventure
You gotta pay to play! In this episode, we tackle multiple projects to get ready for our upcoming summer sailing trips. We install new gauges at the helm, a brand new refrigerator kit, and some experimental cork decking. These are the things that will help keep us safe and happy while sailing full...
S3, Ep25 Cooling System Service: The Value of a Sea Strainer
In this episode we get yet another sailboat! What? I know, dumb...just watch. We also service the entire cooling system of our Yanmar 66 hp motor which is LOOOOOONG overdue! A clogged up system gets a fresh new start. Bye Bye sea grass and rust! EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - Another sailboat? 4:12 - C...
DONE: Officially Retired!!
An excerpt from Season 4, Episode 41. After 40 episodes of dreaming and talking about it, we finally made it to our early retirement date and we celebrated all month long! Can't believe it!! We are two retiring educators, looking to change our fast paced life to a slower rhythm more aligned w...
S3, Ep24 Our First Sailing Race!
In Season 3, Episode 24: Our First Sailing Race, we take on a new kind of sailing adventure—our very first sailboat race! As a sailing couple ready to retire, we’ve faced boat projects, storms, and setbacks, but nothing quite like the intensity and excitement of racing. We start the episode with a q...
S2, Ep23 We Pick Up a New Dinghy
Join us on Sailing into the Mystic as we welcome our very first overnight guest aboard our sailboat! In this episode, we also tackle one of the most common sailing couple challenges: finding the perfect dinghy. Tired of leaks and repairs on our old inflatable, we upgrade to a sturdy aluminum dinghy,...
S2, Ep22 The Story Behind the Name of our Boat
In this episode we tell the heart breaking story that we have alluded to a few times before; the story behind the name of our boat and why this is such an important quest of ours to get out there and fulfill our dreams of sailing full time. If this video reaches and speaks to just one person out th...
S2, Ep21 A Setback with our Retirement Sailing Plans
In this episode we take a detour from our usual sailing adventures and projects to share a deeply personal moment in our retirement journey. Our future retirement home in the Sea of Cortez was hit hard by Hurricane Hilary, leaving us devastated. Torrential rains triggered mudslides from the surround...
S2, Ep20 A 2 Hour Project Turns Into 3 Days; Installing Our Radar
In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we tackle what was supposed to be a quick 2-hour boat project—installing a Halo20+ B&G radar. But as any sailor knows, things rarely go as planned! This sailing adventure quickly turns into a 3-day challenge, testing our patience, skills, and determina...
S2, Ep19 How the Sea of Cortez Lures Us
Get ready to relax with us on this episode as we escape the daily grind and head to the stunning Sea of Cortez for a much-needed summer adventure! With crystal-clear waters, peaceful anchorages, and breathtaking scenery, it’s easy to see why this region continues to lure sailors from around the worl...
S2, Ep18 One Step Closer to Retirement Sailing
In this episode we reflect on our work completed on the hard, get caught up on other life projects and finally begin to have some fun. Join us as we share more of our story and as we complete the next steps that get us closer to our retirement sailing. EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - Start 0:25 - Recap of ...
S2, Ep 17 The Struggle is Real! But Did You See Our Rudder?
Boat work is never easy, and this week really put us to the test! In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we face one challenge after another while working to get the Mystic ready to return home to the marina in San Diego. While rebuilding our rudder and replacing the shaft seal, the setbacks k...
S2, Ep16 Injuries Can’t Slow Down DIY Boat Repairs
The haul-out continues, and it's time to make serious progress on Into the Mystic! In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we work through injuries in the boat yard as we install all new ball valves and two brand-new transducers. These upgrades are essential to keeping our sailboat seaworth...
S2, Ep15 Removing and Replacing All Old Through Hulls in Just a Weekend
Boat projects continue as we tackle a busy weekend of maintenance aboard Into the Mystic! In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, Tim and Jess work together to install new thru-hull fittings, clean the propeller, and begin replacing the shaft seal. With every completed task, we get one step clos...
S2, Ep14 Finally Addressing Overdue Boat Maintenance
In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we haul out our sailboat and dive into a major boat project—removing all the thru-hull fittings and ball valves. What we thought would be a routine job quickly turns into a critical repair as we discover heavy corrosion that makes the work long overdue. Wi...