Category: Mexico

Our sailing adventure starts in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico! Follow along here!


Los Frailes – a Touch of the South Seas

Milagros passes a cape! We sail to La Paz with stops in Cabo San Lucas and Los Frailes and leave the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula behind us.
David • • 10 min read

The Curse of Mag Bay

We explore the small fishing village of Punta Magdalena, eat like kings (and queens) in the truest sense of the word, and face diesel engine problems.

David • • 9 min read

Our First 500 Nautical Miles South to Magdalena Bay

We finally set sail with Milagros! We’re off on my first offshore sailing trip of over 500 nautical miles south to Magdalena Bay. Say whaaat?
David • • 9 min read
Dave sitting next to the anchor windlass, trying to understand the miracle

Anchor Windlass Comebacks and other Wonders

It’s the final countdown! We experience some miracles while preparing the crossing and we’re once again pampered by fellow cruisers.
David • • 10 min read
Pati working on the rigging

Milagros goes Sailing!

Pati becomes head of gas installations onboard Milagros and we benefit from the unique sailing community while we prepare the test sail.
Patricia • • 8 min read

Boat Projects to start the Adventure

We begin with the preparations for the transfer of Milagros to another harbour and are already experiencing the first ups and downs of boat life.

Patricia • • 12 min read

Our first Taste of Boat Life

We make our first trip to visit Milagros for two weeks. As expected, boat life comes with a lot of twists, turns, and surprises.
Patricia • • 9 min read

Milagros is ours – We’re boat owners!!

Finally the miracle happened and we’re all of a sudden owners of our very own sailboat called Milagros. How crazy is that??
David • • 6 min read

Our Dream Boat in Ensenada, Mexico

I spontaneously join Iñaki on a visit to his boat in Ensenada, Mexiko. It turned out to be the best decision I could possibly make.
David • • 6 min read