Sailing Blue Pearl

Ahoy there! We are Chris and Jessica Hanna (along with fur babies Daisy and Max). After traveling the United States in an RV for over two years, we traveled to La Paz, Baja California Sur and bought a 1984, 65 foot sailboat. After her nine and a half week refit on the hard, we’re finally living aboard in and around the Sea of Cortez. There’s still much to do to bring her back to her original glo…

La Paz, Mexico· May 2025

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Our Precious Daisy Mae💔A family shares a lullaby about moonlight, hills, and a hidden rose with a child named Kira.Jun 6, 2026

PublishedJun 6, 2026

Duration11:07

Views459

Ep 100 | The Grand FinaleChris Hanna and Jessica Hanna celebrate reaching a milestone aboard Blue Pearl.Jun 15, 2025

PublishedJun 15, 2025

Duration12:15

Views2K

Ep 99 | A great adventure!Blue Pearl's dinghy prop is destroyed hitting a sunken wreck during a Club Cruceros poker run in La Paz.May 25, 2025 · La Paz, Mexico

PublishedMay 25, 2025

Duration19:29

Views2K

LocationLa Paz, Mexico

Ep 98 | Our big newsChris and Jessica Hanna are selling their boat, Blue Pearl, after three years of cruising Mexico.May 11, 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

PublishedMay 11, 2025

Duration20:57

Views3K

LocationEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 97 | Irwin 65 | Full Boat TourThe video for the Irwin 65 tour contains no technical or descriptive information about the vessel.Apr 27, 2025

PublishedApr 27, 2025

Duration8:31

Views4K

Ep 96 | Incredible sailing | new friends and anchoring dramaBlue Pearl avoids a collision in San Evaristo after a dragging charter boat hooks their anchor chain.Apr 13, 2025 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration16:27

Views2K

LocationMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

Ep 95 | Gnarly swells "better than a roller coaster!"Blue Pearl seeks shelter in the waiting room outside Puerto Escondido to avoid forecasted 35-knot wind gusts.Mar 30, 2025 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration18:15

Views1K

LocationMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

Ep 94 | The amazing Sea of CortezBlue Pearl cruises from Bahía de Concepción to Isla Coronados to meet family arriving in Loreto.Mar 16, 2025 · Municipio de Mulegé, Mexico

PublishedMar 16, 2025

Duration23:21

Views2K

LocationMunicipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Ep 93 | And we're off! | Mainland Mexico to Baja in record timeBlue Pearl completes a 75-mile Sea of Cortez crossing before suffering a broken transmission reverse cable.Mar 2, 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

PublishedMar 2, 2025

Duration28:02

Views2K

LocationEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 92 | Installing ALL NEW electronics and NMEA 2000 systemBlue Pearl upgrades to a full B&G NMEA 2000 electronics suite, including Triton 2 displays and Zeus 3S.Feb 16, 2025 · Villa de Cos, Mexico

PublishedFeb 16, 2025

Duration17:48

Views5K

LocationVilla de Cos, Mexico

Ep 91 | The best laid plans...A marina power surge forces a full NEMA 2000 backbone replacement aboard Blue Pearl in San Carlos.Feb 2, 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

PublishedFeb 2, 2025

Duration6:01

Views1K

LocationEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 90 | San Carlos mooring troubleThe crew of Blue Pearl abandons a San Carlos mooring after repeated collisions with a neighboring vessel.Jan 19, 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

PublishedJan 19, 2025

Duration18:11

Views2K

LocationEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 89 | Cortez Crossing!Blue Pearl crosses the Sea of Cortez to San Carlos and secures a mooring with local assistance.Jan 5, 2025 · Municipio de Mulegé, Mexico

PublishedJan 5, 2025

Duration19:14

Views2K

LocationMunicipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Ep 88 | Adventures of sailing Blue PearlBlue Pearl anchored at San Juanico North and Punta Pulpito while transiting north toward San Carlos, Mexico.Dec 1, 2024 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

PublishedDec 1, 2024

Duration20:28

Views2K

LocationMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

Ep 87 | The ocean is full of surprises | Above and belowBlue Pearl encounters 25-knot winds and agitated seas while sailing a beam reach toward Loreto, Mexico.Nov 17, 2024 · Loreto, Mexico

PublishedNov 17, 2024

Duration13:04

Views2K

LocationLoreto, Mexico

Ep 86 | Living life to it's fullest!Blue Pearl crew uses a stern anchor to stabilize the vessel against rollers in the Sea of Cortez.Nov 3, 2024 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

PublishedNov 3, 2024

Duration15:08

Views2K

LocationMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

EP 85 | Just when we think it's all coming together...Blue Pearl crew replaces failed marine refrigeration with a household unit after a steering cable failure.Oct 20, 2024

PublishedOct 20, 2024

Duration21:08

Views2K

Ep 84 | Pure bliss! Until it wasn't...Blue Pearl crew seeks professional repair in La Paz for a generator failing to power onboard systems.Oct 6, 2024 · La Paz, Mexico

PublishedOct 6, 2024

Duration24:02

Views2K

LocationLa Paz, Mexico

Ep 83 | Crossing the Sea of Cortez | One adventure after another!Blue Pearl crew restores dinghy functionality in Loreto, Mexico, after a local mechanic repairs damaged ignition wiring.Sep 22, 2024 · Loreto, Mexico

PublishedSep 22, 2024

Duration18:15

Views2K

LocationLoreto, Mexico

Ep 82 | B.O.A.T. Break Out Another THOUSAND!The crew of Blue Pearl repaired fried electronics and rudder slop before departing La Cruz for Mazatlán.Sep 8, 2024 · La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

PublishedSep 8, 2024

Duration15:03

Views2K

LocationLa Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Ep 81 | A HUGE upgrade for Blue Pearl!The owners of Blue Pearl replaced a failing 20 kW Westerbeke with an 11 kW Kohler diesel generator.Aug 25, 2024

PublishedAug 25, 2024

Duration32:58

Views5K

Ep 80 | DIY at the docs!The crew of Blue Pearl performs extensive maintenance, including plumbing, refrigeration, and sail hardware upgrades while docked.Aug 11, 2024

PublishedAug 11, 2024

Duration17:58

Views2K

Ep 79 | Banderas Bay SAIL | and ADIOS to the OLD GENNY!!The crew of Blue Pearl troubleshoots a trailing anchor and multiple electrical failures during a Banderas Bay sail.Jul 28, 2024 · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

PublishedJul 28, 2024

Duration15:38

Views2K

LocationPuerto Vallarta, Mexico

Ep 78 | FUN in the SUN and BOAT LOADS of work!Blue Pearl undergoes electrical upgrades including a Victron MultiPlus 12-volt 3000 inverter installation in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.Jul 14, 2024 · La Paz, Mexico

PublishedJul 14, 2024

Duration26:32

Views3K

LocationLa Paz, Mexico

Ep 77 | A reality of living on a boatThe owners of a 65-foot boat share the realities of managing complex systems and maintenance while cruising.Jun 30, 2024 · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

PublishedJun 30, 2024

Duration19:27

Views2K

LocationPuerto Vallarta, Mexico

Ep 76 | Is it worth all this?Blue Pearl's Westerbeke 20kW generator reaches 7,654 hours and fails beyond repair in La Cruz.Jun 16, 2024 · La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

PublishedJun 16, 2024

Duration30:57

Views2K

LocationLa Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Ep 75 | Total Solar Eclipse underway PLUS we cruise to La Cruz!Blue Pearl crew repairs a refrigerator compressor and VHF antenna while transiting from Mazatlán to La Cruz.Jun 2, 2024 · La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

PublishedJun 2, 2024

Duration18:04

Views2K

LocationLa Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Ep 74 | We've arrived! Time to explore MazatlanChris Hanna installs a 600-amp battery switch and troubleshoots refrigeration and AC issues on Blue Pearl.May 19, 2024 · Mazatlán, Mexico

PublishedMay 19, 2024

Duration16:46

Views2K

LocationMazatlán, Mexico

Ep 73 | Epic sailing and near disasters | Mazatlan bound!The crew of Blue Pearl manages steering failure and a propeller strike during a 200-mile offshore passage.May 5, 2024 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

PublishedMay 5, 2024

Duration24:29

Views6K

LocationMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

Ep 72 | Rolling seas, high winds and our first overnight passage!Blue Pearl utilizes cockpit clears and a buddy boat system to navigate overnight passages in Mexican waters.Apr 21, 2024 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

PublishedApr 21, 2024

Duration26:40

Views4K

LocationBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Ep 71 | Blue Pearl SPLASHES this week!The crew of Blue Pearl completes a six-week DIY refit at Cabrilla's Boat Yard before splashing.Apr 7, 2024

PublishedApr 7, 2024

Duration26:14

Views6K

Ep 70 | Life raft raft-up and boat loads of work!The crew of Blue Pearl replaces five through-hull valves and fabricates custom cockpit enclosures while hauled out.Mar 24, 2024 · El Tomate, Mexico

PublishedMar 24, 2024

Duration25:47

Views2K

LocationEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 69 | Life on the hardThe crew of Blue Pearl replaces seized through-hull valves and upgrades to an 800-amp-hour lithium battery bank.Mar 10, 2024 · Toa Baja, United States

PublishedMar 10, 2024

Duration22:10

Views3K

LocationToa Baja, United States

Ep 68 | Getting dirty!The crew of *Blue Pearl* upgrades dinghy winches and installs lithium batteries while hauled out in Mexico.Feb 25, 2024 · Mazatlán, Mexico

PublishedFeb 25, 2024

Duration15:42

Views2K

LocationMazatlán, Mexico

Ep 67 | Hauling out in Peñasco!The crew of the Blue Pearl hauls out in Puerto Peñasco to perform hull maintenance and bottom painting.Feb 11, 2024 · Rocky Point, Mexico

PublishedFeb 11, 2024

Duration16:16

Views3K

LocationRocky Point, Mexico

Ep 66 | Sailing to Peñasco with two dogs, a cat and a ratJan 28, 2024

PublishedJan 28, 2024

Duration17:58

Views3K

Ep 65 | Our first week back and it’s a doozy!Jan 14, 2024

PublishedJan 14, 2024

Duration14:52

Views2K

Ep 64 | With a little help from the Navy...Dec 10, 2023

PublishedDec 10, 2023

Duration12:53

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Ep 63 | Upgrades to The Pearl!Dec 3, 2023

PublishedDec 3, 2023

Duration8:51

Views1K

Ep 62 | We've had better days...Nov 20, 2023

PublishedNov 20, 2023

Duration10:09

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Ep 61 | One project after anotherChris Hanna repairs the steering quadrant on Blue Pearl after mismatched thread sizes cause cable failure.Nov 12, 2023

PublishedNov 12, 2023

Duration16:59

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Ep 60 | Our first comedy!Oct 29, 2023

PublishedOct 29, 2023

Duration8:42

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Ep 59 | One adventure after another!Oct 15, 2023

PublishedOct 15, 2023

Duration10:05

Views2K

Ep 58 | Boat issues and land adventures!Oct 1, 2023

PublishedOct 1, 2023

Duration13:09

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Ep 57 | Hurricane Hilary | "lines are breaking, we're doing the best we can"Sep 3, 2023

PublishedSep 3, 2023

Duration12:17

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Ep 56 | One last adventure before we dock the boat!The Blue Pearl secures a marina slip in San Felipe for long-term repairs after navigating shifting shoals.Aug 27, 2023 · Sea of Cortez, Mexico

PublishedAug 27, 2023

Duration20:16

Views2K

LocationSea of Cortez, Mexico

Ep 55 | Bay of LA with a surprise visit!The crew of *Blue Pearl* navigates 11-foot tidal ranges and rocky shorelines while visiting Bahia de Los Angeles.Aug 20, 2023 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

PublishedAug 20, 2023

Duration17:42

Views1K

LocationBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Ep 54 | A very rough week of bee swarms, sea swells and zero feet below the keel - but dolphins!🙌Blue Pearl crew navigates bee swarms, grounding, and heavy swells while sailing north in the Sea of Cortez.Aug 13, 2023 · Sea of Cortez, Mexico

PublishedAug 13, 2023

Duration18:47

Views2K

LocationSea of Cortez, Mexico

Ep 53 | From Santa Rosalia to Sweet Pea CoveBlue Pearl crew members struggle with poor holding and submerged hazards while anchoring in Santa Rosalia, Mexico.Jul 30, 2023 · Santa Rosalía, Mexico

PublishedJul 30, 2023

Duration13:38

Views2K

LocationSanta Rosalía, Mexico

Ep 52 | All work and a little play!Jul 23, 2023

PublishedJul 23, 2023

Duration19:39

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Ep 51 | Boat maintenance, weird sea creatures, fantastic sailing and making new friends!Jul 16, 2023

PublishedJul 16, 2023

Duration23:45

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Ep 50 | One year with Blue Pearl | Cost to purchase and refit our 1984 Irwin 65Jul 2, 2023

PublishedJul 2, 2023

Duration19:26

Views8K

Ep 49 | Wind in our sails, deserted beaches and unbelievable marine lifeJun 25, 2023

PublishedJun 25, 2023

Duration21:44

Views2K

Ep 48 | From beach bonfires to a volcano hike | Making life an adventure!Blue Pearl crew hikes the Coronados volcano and manages a bee infestation caused by rinsing snorkeling gear.Jun 18, 2023 · Isla Coronados, Baja California Sur

PublishedJun 18, 2023

Duration16:59

Views1K

LocationIsla Coronados, Baja California Sur

Ep 47 | A week in the lifeJun 11, 2023

PublishedJun 11, 2023

Duration20:27

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Ep 46 | A major repair we've been putting offJun 4, 2023

PublishedJun 4, 2023

Duration18:02

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Ep 45 | And celebrate we did!May 28, 2023

PublishedMay 28, 2023

Duration24:55

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Ep 44 | Kicked off Candeleros beach!?The owner repairs a non-functional radar on Blue Pearl by bypassing a faulty Wi-Fi interface box.May 21, 2023 · Bahia Candeleros, Sea of Cortez

PublishedMay 21, 2023

Duration24:39

Views3K

LocationBahia Candeleros, Sea of Cortez

Ep 43 | What a life we liveChris and Jessica Hanna sail Blue Pearl from Puerto Los Gatos to the anchorage at Agua Verde.May 7, 2023 · Puerto Agua Verde, Mexico

PublishedMay 7, 2023

Duration15:58

Views3K

LocationPuerto Agua Verde, Mexico

Ep 42 | We're outta here! 🙌Blue Pearl departs La Paz for a northward passage through the Sea of Cortez toward Puerto Penasco.Apr 30, 2023 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

PublishedApr 30, 2023

Duration22:04

Views4K

LocationMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

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