Category: Learning the Ropes


Up. Down. Up. Down. Up. Down.

The passage to Mazatlàn took a bit of a toll on all of us. It gave us an opportunity to reflect on what lies behind and ahead of us. And ahead was where we wanted to go, after all.
David • • 11 min read

From Madness to Memories

After a brief stay in La Paz, we sail south to the Mexican mainland. We are excited to finally explore new waters. However, things don’t go as planned and one mishap follows the next.
Patricia • • 11 min read

Our Unique Life On A Sailboat – Looking Back

David too looks back on our very first season of life on a sailboat. It was challenging, fun, exhilarating, life changing.
David • • 9 min read

Heat, Waves, Coffee and Fire

As we are being roasted by the relentless Mexican sun, our very first season living the cruising life is slowly but steadily coming to an end. But first, there’s more adventures to be had!
David • • 8 min read

Sleepless Nights at Anchor

Between making headway, relaxing and enjoying ourselves, we also suffer from sleepless nights at anchor.
Patricia • • 11 min read

Hiding from the Blows

Sailing the north wind season in the Sea of Cortez has its perks but also its downsides. We’re hiding from strong winds!
David • • 9 min read

Our Eventful First Anchorage

The engine was running again, so we left Puerto Escondido to anchor for the first time with Milagros. But it was anything but quiet.
Patricia • • 9 min read

Our Maiden Voyage – a Hell of a Ride

We finally manage to leave Puerto Peñasco. But our maiden voyage with Milagros turns from champagne sailing into a hell of a ride.
Patricia • • 16 min read
Paddle board girls

Our Journey Back North Begins

Beauty awaits! Turquoise waters, amazing sealife, dramatic desert landscapes! Finally, we get to explore the Sea of Cortez properly!
David • • 8 min read