Flight Level Zero

Welcome to Flight Level Zero! We're Chris and Karmen, a couple currently sailing the beautiful California coast aboard our Beneteau Farr 57, Vanishing Point. Chris will retire in a couple of years and we will be setting sails for points south including the Sea of Cortez and the South Pacific. From weekend coastal cruising to preparing for long-haul ocean adventures, join us as we share our journey…

San Diego, United States· Sep 2026

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Sailing South to Marina Coral, Ensenada, Mexico!Vanishing Point navigates the shallow entrance to Marina Coral in Ensenada, Mexico, by timing the high tide.Sep 25, 2026 · San Diego, United States

PublishedSep 25, 2026

Duration24:45

Views3K

LocationSan Diego, United States

Foreign Flag Registration and Cruising Licenses: What Sailors Need to KnowForeign-flagged vessels like Vanishing Point require a 15-day stay in a foreign port to renew cruising licenses.Sep 25, 2026

PublishedSep 25, 2026

Duration16:02

Views1K

Catalina Sailing: Our Last Stop Before MexicoThe crew of Vanishing Point prepares for a passage to Ensenada by organizing gear and documentation.Sep 18, 2026 · Los Angeles County, United States

PublishedSep 18, 2026

Duration15:10

Views923

LocationLos Angeles County, United States

Let’s get this Boat Ready for Mexico | Project WeekThe owner of *Vanishing Point* performs DIY maintenance, including flushing the AC system and replacing deck hardware.Sep 11, 2026 · Los Angeles, United States

PublishedSep 11, 2026

Duration26:21

Views2K

LocationLos Angeles, United States

Why we’re leaving it all behind for the oceanThe crew of a Beneteau First 57 manages single-handed sailing by manually tailing the electric headsail furler.Aug 31, 2026 · Los Angeles County, United States

PublishedAug 31, 2026

Duration21:39

Views7K

LocationLos Angeles County, United States

Back to our roots at AirVenture 2026!Chris and Karmen revisit AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, eight years after surviving the Blue Bonnet Bell crash.Aug 14, 2026 · Oshkosh, United States

PublishedAug 14, 2026

Duration16:39

Views151

LocationOshkosh, United States

Climbing the Mast and Diving a Ship Wreck!!A coolant leak from Vanity Point's diesel cooling pump develops on the return run from Two Harbors to San Pedro.Aug 1, 2026

PublishedAug 1, 2026

Duration19:38

Views416

We're finally back on the water after boat repairs!*Vanishing Point* undergoes rudder and drivetrain repairs at a Marina Del Rey boatyard to resolve vibration issues.Jul 26, 2026 · Los Angeles County, United States

PublishedJul 26, 2026

Duration21:32

Views512

LocationLos Angeles County, United States

Sailing to Marina Del Rey for Long Overdue RepairsChris and Karmen haul *Vanishing Point* in Marina Del Rey to replace a worn cutlass bearing and rudder.Jul 16, 2026 · Rancho Palos Verdes, United States

PublishedJul 16, 2026

Duration21:05

Views610

LocationRancho Palos Verdes, United States

This is What Sailing Actually Looks LikeA loaded headsail stalls an electric furler mid-passage; unloading the sail restores it.Jul 6, 2026 · Los Angeles County, United States

PublishedJul 6, 2026

Duration13:58

Views2K

LocationLos Angeles County, United States

Alaska Adventure Starts Now | Living Our Dream on the WaterChris and Karmen board the Aleutian Ballard in Ketchikan on their 35th anniversary Alaska cruise.Jul 2, 2026 · Ketchikan, United States

PublishedJul 2, 2026

Duration13:13

Views279

LocationKetchikan, United States

We Sailed to the Catalina Wine Mixer! | Sailing Couple AdventureThe crew sails a Beneteau 57 to Avalon for the Catalina Wine Mixer and navigates crowded moorings.Jun 12, 2026 · Underway from the mainland to Avalon, Catalina Island

PublishedJun 12, 2026

Duration24:12

Views1K

LocationUnderway from the mainland to Avalon, Catalina Island

A Perfect Day of Sailing and More Birthday Celebrations!A Beneteau 57 runs Catalina Island at 9–10 knots while managing a cargo ship CPA in the shipping lane.Jun 5, 2026 · Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island

PublishedJun 5, 2026

Duration12:38

Views1K

LocationAvalon Harbor, Catalina Island

Sailing to San Diego: Beautiful Whales & Big Ships!No LA rigger would tune the rig, so Vanishing Point sailed overnight to Rigworks at Shelter Island, San Diego.May 27, 2026 · Los Angeles, California

PublishedMay 27, 2026

Duration28:02

Views3K

LocationLos Angeles, California

Birthday Sail to Avalon | Our New Life on the WaterA birthday sail to Avalon on a Beneteau 57, with a San Diego rigging trip planned next.May 18, 2026 · Avalon, Catalina Island

PublishedMay 18, 2026

Duration16:17

Views3K

LocationAvalon, Catalina Island

Deep Blue Sweatshirt | Every Purchase Saves the OceanPurchasing a Deep Blue sweatshirt funds the removal of one pound of plastic from the ocean.May 18, 2026

PublishedMay 18, 2026

Duration0:55

Views157

Liveaboard problems | Broken fridge, busy schedule, tight spacesReplacing a refrigerator control box and installing a digital thermostat restores cooling on a Beneteau 57.May 1, 2026

PublishedMay 1, 2026

Duration11:39

Views5K

More problems on our return from Cat HarborA bent anchor roller bolt and a jammed Leisure Furl mainsail highlight the learning curve of a new boat.Apr 19, 2026 · Avalon, Catalina Island

PublishedApr 19, 2026

Duration14:39

Views5K

LocationAvalon, Catalina Island

We Had to Divert—Here's Why Cat HarborA gale warning diverts the Beneteau 57 from Santa Cruz Island to Cat Harbor on Catalina.Apr 12, 2026 · L.A. Harbor, California

PublishedApr 12, 2026

Duration18:16

Views7K

LocationL.A. Harbor, California

Boat Life Prep: Turbo Rebuild, Starlink Install & Final Fixes Before Living Aboard!The crew upgrades their Beneteau 57 with a DC-powered Starlink system and completes essential engine mechanical repairs.Mar 24, 2026 · San Pedro, California

PublishedMar 24, 2026

Duration16:32

Views8K

LocationSan Pedro, California

Last Projects Before We Move Onboard!ORCA Technologies Core 2 installs via SeaTalk adapter and displays AIS, radar, and autopilot on a removable Android tablet.Feb 28, 2026

PublishedFeb 28, 2026

Duration17:19

Views9K

A Week of Sailing, Then We Found THIS!A 40-foot sailboat sank on Bird Rock off Two Harbors, Catalina; crew and dogs rescued by Coast Guard.Feb 1, 2026 · Two Harbors, Catalina Island

PublishedFeb 1, 2026

Duration23:12

Views7K

LocationTwo Harbors, Catalina Island

DIY install of a Dometic A/C, a Microair Flex and installing a dry bilge pump.A Dometic 16,000 BTU AC and Microair Easy Start Flex install on the Beneteau 57 Vanishing Point.Jan 23, 2026

PublishedJan 23, 2026

Duration29:48

Views16K

A Foggy/Dangerous PassageNavigating dense fog requires radar, AIS, and conservative speed, as marine safety relies entirely on the skipper.Jan 16, 2026 · Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California

PublishedJan 16, 2026

Duration15:44

Views5K

LocationAvalon, Santa Catalina Island, California

Solar Panel Upgrade and Outboard Engine Hoist InstallReplacing 330-watt panels with 590-watt bifacial units tripled solar power production on a Beneteau 57.Jan 8, 2026 · the US

PublishedJan 8, 2026

Duration12:58

Views2K

Locationthe US

First sail to Catalina Island in a year!Vanishing Point anchors at Cat Harbor, Catalina Island, alongside a Beneteau 57 previously toured before purchase.Jan 1, 2026 · Cat Harbor, Catalina Island

PublishedJan 1, 2026

Duration10:48

Views4K

LocationCat Harbor, Catalina Island

Leather Wrapping the wheel on Vanishing PointChris re-leathers Vanishing Point's steering wheel using a PopeLeathers.com kit in a two-day project.Dec 25, 2025 · Los Angeles, California

PublishedDec 25, 2025

Duration6:50

Views2K

LocationLos Angeles, California

Day Sail to Stretch Her LegsBeneteau 57 Vanishing Point hits 8 knots on 14 apparent for its first sail out of LA Harbor.Dec 5, 2025 · off the coast of Los Angeles, California

PublishedDec 5, 2025

Duration11:17

Views31K

Locationoff the coast of Los Angeles, California

Promises Made should be Promises Kept!A memorial plaque for Gary Criddle is installed aboard the Beneteau 57 he once owned.Nov 21, 2025 · Newport Beach, California

PublishedNov 21, 2025

Duration15:55

Views7K

LocationNewport Beach, California

Finally Sailing Vanishing Point Home to Los Angeles!A 57-foot Beneteau experiences alternator failure and dead batteries during a coastal delivery to San Pedro.Oct 31, 2025 · off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California

PublishedOct 31, 2025

Duration26:17

Views8K

Locationoff the coast of Camp Pendleton, California

Our New Chapter Starts NowChris and Karmen launch their Beneteau 57 from Baja Naval after completing customs clearance for a passage.Oct 24, 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

PublishedOct 24, 2025

Duration13:23

Views1K

LocationBaja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Annapolis Boat Show 2025A halyard-hung deck lounge net supports 1,600 pounds and installs tool-free in minutes.Oct 16, 2025 · Annapolis, Maryland

PublishedOct 16, 2025

Duration16:40

Views51K

LocationAnnapolis, Maryland

What's in a Name?The owners of a Beneteau 57 complete a 10-month refit in Ensenada before sailing to Los Angeles.Oct 8, 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

PublishedOct 8, 2025

Duration15:59

Views4K

LocationBaja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Baja Naval Refit and PaintVanishing Point's Baja Naval hull repaint — sanded to gel coat, faired, and dust-free spray finished.Sep 30, 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

PublishedSep 30, 2025

Duration10:12

Views2K

LocationBaja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Serious progress starts nowBaja Naval sprays all three topside coats on a Beneteau 57 in one day, but a damaged rudder bushing defers to a crane-equipped yard.Sep 12, 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

PublishedSep 12, 2025

Duration13:43

Views3K

LocationEnsenada, Mexico

Sailing to Ensenada to begin work at Baja NavalChris and Karmen perform maintenance and hull prep on their Beneteau FAR 57 at Baja Naval in Ensenada.Aug 30, 2025

PublishedAug 30, 2025

Duration21:24

Views4K

Hauling out in Ensenada, MexicoVanishing Point undergoes a haul-out at Baja Naval in Ensenada to address barnacle-clogged through-hulls and hull maintenance.Aug 20, 2025

PublishedAug 20, 2025

Duration8:33

Views5K

Unload Vanishing PointChris and Karmen offload their boat *Vanishing Point* from a transport ship in Ensenada for a shipyard refit.Aug 2, 2025

PublishedAug 2, 2025

Duration32:59

Views15K

Transport UpdateVanishing Point crosses the Pacific on MV Donogrok, bound for Ensenada with Marshall Islands registration pending.Jul 20, 2025

PublishedJul 20, 2025

Duration3:02

Views283

The LiftThe owners of a Beneteau 57 ship their vessel to Mexico to avoid U.S. import tariffs.Jun 30, 2025

PublishedJun 30, 2025

Duration36:06

Views1K

Full-Time Sailing—Are We Crazy?Chris and Karmen visit the Australia Zoo to see the wildlife exhibits and meet Bob Irwin.Jun 23, 2025

PublishedJun 23, 2025

Duration13:35

Views9K

Getting her ready to shipThe crew of the Beneteau 57 *Vanishing Point* prepares for shipping by manually securing deck gear and maintenance.Jun 16, 2025

PublishedJun 16, 2025

Duration26:01

Views4K

Discussing a Legend!Vanishing Point's Beneteau Far 57 raced Sydney to Hobart twice, finishing ninth in class both years.Jun 11, 2025

PublishedJun 11, 2025

Duration20:22

Views1K

Pre-purchase SurveyChris prepares *Aeronautical* for a pre-purchase survey at Cabrillo Boat Shop while awaiting transport for *Vanishing Point*.May 17, 2025

PublishedMay 17, 2025

Duration16:30

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First Week on Vanishing PointThe owners refit *Vanishing Point* in Brisbane, replacing Yanmar engine mounts and upgrading the Victron electrical system.Apr 27, 2025

PublishedApr 27, 2025

Duration29:58

Views45K

First Look at Vanishing Point – Are We Making a Mistake?The buyer of Vanishing Point plans to ship the vessel from Brisbane to Ensenada for cosmetic upgrades.Mar 31, 2025

PublishedMar 31, 2025

Duration30:32

Views25K

SailGPCaptain Ron organizes a last-minute boat outing to watch a SailGP final race from the water.Mar 21, 2025

PublishedMar 21, 2025

Duration6:58

Views14K

Vanishing PointThe owners of Aeronautical are purchasing a Beneteau Far 57 named Vanishing Point in Brisbane, Australia.Mar 11, 2025

PublishedMar 11, 2025

Duration20:35

Views14K

Tragic loss of a Beloved Crewmember!Chris and Karmen sail to Avalon, Catalina Island, with their dog Quincy after a period of mourning.Feb 25, 2025

PublishedFeb 25, 2025

Duration19:37

Views6K

Island White and touring a Beneteau Farr 57A detailed walkthrough of a 2005 Beneteau Farr 57 highlights its carbon rigging, electrical systems, and interior volume.Feb 2, 2025

PublishedFeb 2, 2025

Duration34:00

Views30K

Mexico Dreams and Touring an Oyster 56A prospective buyer inspects an Oyster 56 in Mazatlan, noting its layout, engine history, and outdated navigation electronics.Jan 26, 2025

PublishedJan 26, 2025

Duration44:50

Views29K

Sailing to dinner and touring a Tayana 58DSA couple inspects a 2006 Tayana 58DS in San Diego to evaluate its suitability for long-term liveaboard use.Jan 9, 2025

PublishedJan 9, 2025

Duration28:18

Views3K

Nothing but Sailing and Sun!Dec 26, 2024

PublishedDec 26, 2024

Duration10:03

Views64K

Day Sail before an Oyster 53 tourThe hosts compare the build quality of an Oyster 53 against a Beneteau 57 for future cruising.Dec 16, 2024

PublishedDec 16, 2024

Duration26:28

Views4K

Installing a Lofrans Tigres WindlassInstalling a 1500-watt Lofrans Tigres windlass on the sailboat *Aeronautical* requires custom epoxy deck work and wiring.Dec 6, 2024

PublishedDec 6, 2024

Duration32:28

Views5K

BoostSurfBoost Surf's motorized SUP fin unboxed and set up for anchorage use at Catalina Island.Nov 28, 2024

PublishedNov 28, 2024

Duration8:30

Views6K

Dive trip to BonaireBonaire offers shore-based diving at sites marked by yellow stones and requires mooring for all visiting vessels.Nov 22, 2024

PublishedNov 22, 2024

Duration30:23

Views14K

Taking a breakA failed windlass forces a Lofrans Tigris replacement with a 1.5-inch deck repositioning on Flight Level Zero.Nov 4, 2024

PublishedNov 4, 2024

Duration4:56

Views287

Singlehand Sailing to Cat HarborA jammed in-mast mainsail furler and a failed windlass complicate a solo passage to Cat Harbor.Oct 27, 2024

PublishedOct 27, 2024

Duration24:44

Views7K

Annapolis 2024The hosts evaluate new and brokerage boats at the Annapolis Boat Show for future South Pacific cruising.Oct 20, 2024

PublishedOct 20, 2024

Duration17:44

Views3K

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Annapolis, Maryland1Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island1Avalon, Catalina Island2Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California1Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico3Cat Harbor, Catalina Island1Ensenada, Mexico1Ketchikan, United States1L.A. Harbor, California1Los Angeles County, United States4Los Angeles, California2Los Angeles, United States1Newport Beach, California1off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California1off the coast of Los Angeles, California1Oshkosh, United States1Rancho Palos Verdes, United States1San Diego, United States1San Pedro, California1the US1Two Harbors, Catalina Island1Underway from the mainland to Avalon, Catalina Island1