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[Ep 59] We Outsmarted the Bees & Had the Island to Ourselves | Isla La Ventana, Mexico

📍 Isla La Ventana, Sea of Cortez, Mexico We’re Liya, Armand, and Pinot, sailing full-time aboard Cosmo and sharing what life is really like out here…plans change, things go wrong, and somehow it always turns into a story. #sailingaroundtheworld #sailingwithdogs #sailingvideo #boatlife #sailingmex...

Apr 26, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:06

[Ep 58] Stingray Sting, Swarmed by Bees, and Fishing Fails | Cruising Bahia de Los Angeles

📍 Sea of Cortez, Mexico Bahía de los Ángeles → Ensenada Quemado → Isla La Ventana We wrapped up our time in Bahía de los Ángeles thinking we were ready to move on… but not before one last surprise. After a stingray encounter, we set off and spent hours trying to make our way through the channel ag...

Apr 18, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:27

[Ep 56] No Wind, No Plan… And 18 Days Without A Store | Isla Partida, Mexico

Isla Partida (Middriff Islands), Baja California, Mexico We left Isla Animas with a simple plan… sail to Bahía de los Ángeles and finally restock. But the wind had other ideas. After hours of drifting with our sails up and barely moving, it became clear we weren’t going to make it before sunset. Wh...

Apr 05, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:33

[Ep 53] San Francisquito Was Perfect… Until Our Inverter Failed

In this episode we pick up where we left off in San Francisquito, also known as “The Slot”. After exploring more of this remote Baja anchorage, including abandoned buildings and a close encounter with a not-so-friendly bull, we settled into life at anchor on Cosmo and give you a little “day in the ...

Mar 19, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:03

[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

[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

[Ep 27] Anchored in Cabo’s Tourist Zone For 2 Weeks | Is It A Dream or Absolute Nightmare?

🌴 Episode 27 – Cabo San Lucas After weeks of remote anchorages, we finally drop the hook in Cabo San Lucas — one of Mexico’s busiest tourist destinations. Once a small fishing village, Cabo has transformed into a world-famous vacation hotspot filled with yachts, pangas, fishing boats, cruise ships,...

Sep 10, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:06

[Ep 25] Slowing Down in Baja’s Hidden Gem | Anchored in Magdalena Bay

Join us as we arrive in the breathtaking Magdalena Bay after a short hop from Bahia Santa Maria. In this episode, we spend a full week exploring Man O’ War Cove and the charming fishing village— hiking, fishing, and meeting fellow cruisers. Dolphins accompany us daily, and the sunsets leave us speec...

Sep 01, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:25

[Ep 20] The Sail of “Lessons Learned” & An Unexpected Detour | Ensenada to San Quintin

Lots of lessons learned in this episode as we set sail from Ensenada, Mexico, aiming for a 290-mile passage to Bahia Tortugas when everything goes sideways fast. Our first night offshore brings rough weather and a stressful emergency decision to cut the dinghy off the davits. To top it off, our jib ...

Aug 04, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:30

[Ep 16] Boat Life in San Diego | Rent Free & Prepping For Cruising Mexico

We Moved Onto the Hook in Downtown San Diego 🏙⚓️ (And Started a Mountain of Boat Work) 📍 San Diego A9 Anchorage "Cruiser's Anchorage" After finishing our solar arch in the marina, we moved to the free anchorage right in front of downtown San Diego and quickly discovered the real work ...

Jul 18, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:18

OFFICIALLY Back in The Bahamas! | Sailing Sunday Vlog 289

We’ve officially made it to the Bahamas! After months on land adjusting to life as new parents we’re finally back on board sailing to the Bahanas. We checked into Marsh Harbour here in the Abaco, Bahamas to clear customs and immigration to start our first cruising days as a family of four. From chec...

Jul 06, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:48

[Ep 13] DIY Solar Arch Tower on Our Sailboat, How Hard Could It Be? | Part 1

⛵️ Episode 13: Tower in a Box Install Part 1 In this episode, we explore a bit of Shelter Island and embark on our most difficult DIY project ever: the Tower in a Box. The simple, easy to assemble solar arch we thought we’d complete in 2 days turned into something else. Our sugar scoop, center cockp...

Jun 28, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:40

Wild BAJA Sailing Life | GALES, Dolphins, & SHARKS! – Ep. 97

Welcome back! It's been a little while, but we're back with another fun episode from our adventures around the Loreto area in the Gulf of California. In this episode, we continue our trip with our friend Chelsea aboard. As we leave Isla Danzante, we are greeted by some robust winds that ha...

May 08, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:17

Sailing Desolate Baja Islands & Hiking Rugged Mountains | The Adventures Continue! Ep. 96

Living the sailing life often lacks cardio exercise, so whenever we see a nice looking mountain or ridge to bound up, we jump at the chance! In this one, we continue meandering around the specular Baja coast near Loreto. We sail to the dolphin infested waters of Punta Colorado where explore the crum...

Apr 02, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:46

[Ep 3] We Moved Onto a 43 Foot Sailboat!

In this episode we flashback to 2023 when we sold all of our furniture (and more) and moved from our 2 bedroom apartment onto our 43 ft sailboat. This was a hectic month with Liya still recovering from ankle surgery, both of us working full-time, traveling for work, and doing military reserve duty p...

Mar 20, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:30

Baja Sailing & A Shark Stole Our Fish! | The Cruiser’s Life In Mexico – Ep. 95

Ahoy! The longer sailing days are finished for now as we've reached our winter stomping grounds around the Loreto area. In this one, we start off with a rollicking sail over to Isla Danzante where we are greeted by one of the most spectacular dolphin shows we've ever seen. Next we go for a...

Mar 12, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:16

The BEST Way To Install A Starlink GEN 3 On A Boat

Pole mounting the older Starlink units is a necessity because they need to be free to move, and also practical due to they're smaller size. However, the new Gen 3 dish has a much bigger surface area that in our view presents too much windage to be reasonably pole mounted aboard a boat. Because ...

Mar 05, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:30

We Found The BEST Baja Anchorage | Mexico Sailing At It’s Best

There are some places that stand out above the rest, and we've found it. In this episode, we continue our adventures around San Juanico near Loreto, BCS. We check out some interesting cave paintings, hike lots, and do some SUP wake boarding. With our food and water supplies dwindling, its time ...

Mar 01, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:44

Rough Seas To Paradise | BAJA sailing Realities – Ep. 93

Baja can be dreamy place to cruise on a sailboat, but its not always sunshine and rainbows! In this episode, we leave Punta Chivato and continue sailing south towards the spectacular San Juanico. The forecasted moderate northerly winds are slow to arrive, leaving us wallowing in the classically st...

Feb 14, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:49

Sailing To A BAJA Desert OASIS & Riding Out 40 knots | Ep. 92

We love the desert landscapes, but when the chance to anchor in front of Mulegé presented itself, we jumped on the occasion! This lush riverside town is a wild contrast to the desert that surrounded it. Green is everywhere, including huge amounts of date palms, and even some banana groves. We zoom u...

Feb 07, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:40

Its The Cruiser Life For Us! Perfect Sailing In Mexico & A Beach Garbage Clean-Up – Ep. 91

Ahh, breathing in that sweet warm Baja air. Our relaxed cruising season continues as we check out some nice spots around Bahía Concepción. We shift anchorages from near Playa Santispac south to Playa Coyote to check out a hike on a near by mountain. Growing tired of the sounds of trucks on the seasi...

Jan 30, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:07

Off-Grid Sailing Life In Baja Mexico | Engineless Sailing & Living Off The Sea – Ep. 90

Back home in the PNW, we rarely tie to docks when out cruising. Here in Baja Mexico where only three ports even have dock for cruisers, it’s even more rare! With Sea Dream of Clyde set up for off-grid cruising, it’s easy to get into the grove of living away from the conveniences of towns. In this ep...

Jan 23, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:46

Night Sailing To BAJA & Exploring John Wayne’s Old Hangout | A New Season Begins In MX! – Ep. 89

Whew! What a start a first sail to start our season; galloping across the Gulf of California for 70 miles in the pitch dark to a beautiful calm anchorage on the Baja Peninsula. Once there, we settle back into the cruising life and explore the ruins of a once posh hotel that John Wayne frequented! ...

Jan 09, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:00

Solo Across The Gulf Of California | Putting A Boat Away For Summer – Ep. 87

Here is the last episode of our 2023-2024 sailing season! During this journey, we sailed down all the way from Washington/British Columbia down to Cabos San Lucas, then up the Baja east coast to the Loreto area where we spent most of the winter. In this episode, Trevor wraps up his solo journey form...

Dec 27, 2024
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:55

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