Aiming for Mexico, Part 5: Local Knowledge—and Tacos—Save Our Voyage
A paperwork mishap nearly ended our voyage, but local help saved the day—and pointed us to the best tacos in town.
A paperwork mishap nearly ended our voyage, but local help saved the day—and pointed us to the best tacos in town.
With all our preparations for cruising south of the border, we never expected to encounter this problem.
After a sleepless night at sea, we made landfall in Ensenada—only to be hit with a deadline we never saw coming.
Crossing into Mexico felt magical—until a late-night radio call revealed hidden fishing boats and a barge.
After four years aboard, these sailors reveal how Nyalic held up as a clear-coat protectant for their aluminum mast.
Part 1: At last, we sailed out of California, bound for our coveted destination.
When you live and work on board but the Starlink connection goes down, everything becomes a series of challenges.
Build a custom stack pack to simplify sail handling, save money, and tailor the fit for your boat.
It was a big job to reinsulate the fridge on our 41-foot 1979 Cheoy Lee, Avocet, but we learned a lot along the way.
From gashes to groundings, our time in Morro Bay tested us—but also taught us the value of resilience and perspective.
Sailing the “wrong way” up the California coast led us to unforgettable adventures, cherished connections, and a deeper appreciation for home.
A sailor’s worst nightmare: a furler failure at sea. Here’s how we overcame a dangerous situation with quick thinking.
A paperwork mishap nearly ended our voyage, but local help saved the day—and pointed us to the best tacos in town.
With all our preparations for cruising south of the border, we never expected to encounter this problem.
After a sleepless night at sea, we made landfall in Ensenada—only to be hit with a deadline we never saw coming.
Crossing into Mexico felt magical—until a late-night radio call revealed hidden fishing boats and a barge.
After four years aboard, these sailors reveal how Nyalic held up as a clear-coat protectant for their aluminum mast.
Part 1: At last, we sailed out of California, bound for our coveted destination.
When you live and work on board but the Starlink connection goes down, everything becomes a series of challenges.
Build a custom stack pack to simplify sail handling, save money, and tailor the fit for your boat.
It was a big job to reinsulate the fridge on our 41-foot 1979 Cheoy Lee, Avocet, but we learned a lot along the way.
From gashes to groundings, our time in Morro Bay tested us—but also taught us the value of resilience and perspective.
Sailing the “wrong way” up the California coast led us to unforgettable adventures, cherished connections, and a deeper appreciation for home.
A sailor’s worst nightmare: a furler failure at sea. Here’s how we overcame a dangerous situation with quick thinking.
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