In just six days, I found myself at a breaking point. It might sound absurd to feel "stranded" in paradise, with endless options to socialize, hike, or explore, yet instead feeling like I was slowly deteriorating inside Avocet. At the time, I didn’t fully grasp the gravity of...
Hello, Homeport It was cold and damp, with the familiar sound of waves crashing on the beach echoing throughout the harbor. Darkness painted our home port in an eerie glow, which wasn’t the warmest welcome home, but after a whole day of air travel and navigating LAX, I was...
It's My Birthday! When it comes to birthdays, mine tends to either be blended into Christophers or get overlooked entirely since it falls on Valentines day. At this point I have become numb to it, but when I mentioned to Peter it would be nice to be solely celebrated he took it...
After being blown out of Isla Coronados, we laid anchor in Bahia Ballandra, a new-to-us anchorage on Isla Carmen. Kessel had already been anchored for a few hours, but was hidden perfectly behind the 100+ foot yacht Expedition Infinity who had also followed us from the previous...
When I think of my 2023 cruising season the main memories that come to mind are our engine woes, finding a family in La Cruz, and wakeboarding in Isla Coronados - which is why it was SO cool to be back! After a lovely day's sail from Pulpito, Chris and I were the first boat to...
After a lovely sail from Chivato, we arrived at Punta Pulpito and set our hook alongside crew-less Kessel. Her tender, Jabba, was gone which could only mean one thing: Peter probably hit the water as soon as his hook did, likely with a speargun in hand. Right after we set our...
There should be no surprise when I tell you that cruising fosters a special community. We cross paths with so many like minded individuals, spending anywhere from hours to months together if our plans align. When we inevitably sail our separate ways, we are grateful that we are...
After an exhilarating 150-nautical-mile sail from Refugio, the sight of Santa Rosalia's breakwater felt like a beacon of hope amidst the tumultuous seas. With the wind howling in the 30s, we rode the 5 foot waves into the tiny harbor, maneuvering cautiously before finally...
Our first sail of the season felt like a personal “welcome back” from Poseidon and Zephyrus themselves as the sea was calm and wind was fine. After a wonderful 105 nm jaunt south, we set our hook in Refugio anchorage on Isla Angel de le Guarda around 8:00 am, a truly epic place...
Peñasco - Isla Ángel de le Guarda Jan 23, 2024 As our friends bid us farewell from the hauling way, tears welled up in our eyes and their cheers echoed in the air. Soon all that could be heard was the rumble of our Perkins diesel and the promise of wind whispering through our...
