Sailing Into the Mystic

Welcome aboard Sailing Into the Mystic, a real time experiment in affordable blue water sailing. We’re a sailing couple documenting our journey of bluewater cruising, liveaboard sailboat life, and budget sailing along the coast of Mexico and beyond. Right now we’re cruising Baja California, Mexico, learning as we go, doing DIY sailboat repairs, boatyard projects, and figuring out the real cost of…

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Why We Ran North Before Hurricane Season Turned Scary [Ep 69]The crew of *Into the Mystic* hardwires their Starlink to 12-volt power to improve energy efficiency while cruising.Sep 27, 2026 · Loreto, Mexico

PublishedSep 27, 2026

Duration26:39

Views8K

LocationLoreto, Mexico

Tim's Favorite Anchorage in All of Baja | Agua Verde [Ep68]The crew of Into the Mystic sails 30 nautical miles from San Evaristo to anchor in Agua Verde.Sep 21, 2026 · Puerto Agua Verde, Mexico

PublishedSep 21, 2026

Duration30:47

Views3K

LocationPuerto Agua Verde, Mexico

After Our Dinghy Was Stolen, We found Paradise! [Ep67]The crew of Into the Mystic rigs a boom limiter line to stabilize the mainsail in heavy winds.Sep 13, 2026 · Gulf of California

PublishedSep 13, 2026

Duration21:41

Views6K

LocationGulf of California

We Left La Paz to Heal | Provisioning for Paradise [Ep66]The crew of *Into the Mystic* struggles to set anchor in rocky, shallow bottoms near Isla Espiritu Santo.Sep 6, 2026 · Chametla, Mexico

PublishedSep 6, 2026

Duration18:35

Views1K

LocationChametla, Mexico

Disaster in La Paz: Where is our Dinghy? [Ep 65]The crew of Into the Mystic recovered their stolen dinghy in La Paz with help from locals.Aug 30, 2026 · Chametla, Mexico

PublishedAug 30, 2026

Duration20:11

Views20K

LocationChametla, Mexico

Beauty Don't Stop Us, We Gotta Get to La Paz Ep64Into the Mystic navigates the San Lorenzo Channel to La Paz while managing tidal currents and shallow depths.Aug 23, 2026 · Chametla, Mexico

PublishedAug 23, 2026

Duration26:37

Views409

LocationChametla, Mexico

Rip to the Tip - Sailing the Last Leg to Cabo [Ep 63]Into the Mystic completes a 160-mile passage to Cabo San Lucas during a 24-hour downwind sail.Aug 5, 2026 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

PublishedAug 5, 2026

Duration21:14

Views502

LocationCabo San Lucas, Mexico

Are we Sailing...or Motoring?? [Ep 62]Into the Mystic crew calculates engine fuel burn and navigates treacherous tidal currents entering Bahia Magdalena.Jul 19, 2026 · Puerto Magdalena, Mexico

PublishedJul 19, 2026

Duration26:31

Views622

LocationPuerto Magdalena, Mexico

Sailing the Baja Coast and All He Wants is Tacos and Beer [Ep 61]Into the Mystic runs pre-dawn departures on 60-mile Baja legs to outrun afternoon swells past Punta Abriojos.Jul 10, 2026 · San Juanico, Mexico

PublishedJul 10, 2026

Duration20:34

Views771

LocationSan Juanico, Mexico

A Mistake A New Cruiser Can Make with Their Boom [Ep 60]Using a preventer on the boom prevents dangerous slamming when sailing through large, unpredictable ocean swells.Jun 28, 2026 · Bahía Tortugas, Mexico

PublishedJun 28, 2026

Duration29:22

Views2K

LocationBahía Tortugas, Mexico

Ep59 Mast Emergency During the Crossing to Cedros IslandA lazy jack failure and 10-foot swells complicate an overnight passage from San Quintin to Cedros Island.Jun 21, 2026 · Isla de Cedros, Mexico

PublishedJun 21, 2026

Duration23:51

Views701

LocationIsla de Cedros, Mexico

Our Fight for Justice After the StabbingTim was stabbed three times at Valle de Los Angeles by Alexander Mudanyaki, who fled before a Mexican court order could be served.Jun 8, 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles

PublishedJun 8, 2026

Duration26:29

Views3K

LocationBahía de los Ángeles

Ep58 Racing a Storm to San QuintinA coastal transit from Ensenada to San Quintin demonstrates that wave size dictates comfort more than wind.May 24, 2026 · San Quintín

PublishedMay 24, 2026

Duration19:50

Views921

LocationSan Quintín

Ep57 Finally Leaving Ensenada! All the Last Minute Projects Before Sailing BajaThe crew prepares for a Baja passage by troubleshooting water pressure and customizing their Victron display.May 19, 2026 · Ensenada

PublishedMay 19, 2026

Duration23:03

Views580

LocationEnsenada

Ep56 We Built Our Own Dinghy Davit and Saved $3800A custom-built, hinged dinghy davit system fabricated from salvaged aluminum provides an affordable, single-handed lifting solution.May 7, 2026 · Ensenada

PublishedMay 7, 2026

Duration32:47

Views1K

LocationEnsenada

Ep55 Liveaboard Sailboat Haul-Out — Did We BREAK THE BANK?Hardwiring a Gen 3 Starlink to a 12-volt DC system improves energy efficiency for liveaboard cruisers.Apr 21, 2026 · Ensenada

PublishedApr 21, 2026

Duration20:10

Views824

LocationEnsenada

Can Two Retired Teachers Actually Afford Liveaboard Life? Our Real NumbersTwo retired teachers track real liveaboard costs sailing Into the Mystic down the Baja Peninsula.Apr 16, 2026 · sailing down the Baja Peninsula and into the Sea of Cortez

PublishedApr 16, 2026

Duration1:56

Views579

Locationsailing down the Baja Peninsula and into the Sea of Cortez

Ep54 Sailing Couple Safety Prep — What We Addressed Before Our Next Ocean PassageGarmin's Vesper 8000 MMSI reprogramming process and a Starlink Gen 2 failure resolved in Ensenada.Feb 20, 2026 · Ensenada, Mexico

PublishedFeb 20, 2026

Duration34:24

Views415

LocationEnsenada, Mexico

S4, Ep53 How Two Teachers Became a Liveaboard Sailing Couple in RetirementTwo retired teachers complete Baja's Pacific coast leg aboard Mystic, their first circumnavigation segment.Jan 25, 2026 · Municipio de San Felipe, Mexico

PublishedJan 25, 2026

Duration20:37

Views434

LocationMunicipio de San Felipe, Mexico

S4, Ep52 What Liveaboard Sailboat Life Actually Feels Like — No FilterA blown 150-amp fuse and bilge sewage mark the first day of a northbound Baja coastal hop.Jan 20, 2026 · Ejido 27 de Enero, Mexico

PublishedJan 20, 2026

Duration20:55

Views579

LocationEjido 27 de Enero, Mexico

S4, Ep51 Sailing Couple Stops Resisting and Starts Living — A Mindset Shift on the WaterA Flicka 20 crew abandons a southward passage to Cabo due to weather delays and schedule constraints.Jan 11, 2026 · Bahía de San Quintín

PublishedJan 11, 2026

Duration16:34

Views324

LocationBahía de San Quintín

S4, Ep50 Sailing Couple Survives Their Worst Storm Yet — What HappenedMystic holds at anchor through 38-knot storm in Bahía de San Quintín on 120 feet of chain in 23 feet of water.Jan 4, 2026 · Ejido Papalote, Mexico

PublishedJan 4, 2026

Duration22:24

Views946

LocationEjido Papalote, Mexico

S4, Ep49 Our First Overnight Sail — From Best Day to Worst Night on the WaterAn overnight Baja passage ends with a 3 a.m. hazard dodge around breaking waves near Bahía San Quintín.Dec 30, 2025 · Ejido Papalote, Mexico

PublishedDec 30, 2025

Duration31:31

Views473

LocationEjido Papalote, Mexico

S4, Ep48 Seven Knots is a Perfect Speed to See the WorldA 1924 wooden motor vessel runs Alaska to Baja on a 50-liter air-start diesel burning 3 gallons per hour.Dec 21, 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

PublishedDec 21, 2025

Duration28:37

Views811

LocationEnsenada, Mexico

S4, Ep47 We're Finally Sailing to Mexico — A Sailing Couple's Dream Departure but Rough StartDeparting San Diego on Mexican Revolution Day forces a two-day customs delay in Ensenada.Dec 14, 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

PublishedDec 14, 2025

Duration26:20

Views836

LocationEnsenada, Mexico

S4, Ep46 Sailing Couple's Final Countdown — The Week Before We Sailed AwayA San Diego couple finishes dodger isinglass, bottom cleaning, and provisioning days before sailing to Mexico.Dec 7, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedDec 7, 2025

Duration17:22

Views789

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4, Ep45 Last Project Before We Sail — Installing a Balmar Alternator on a BudgetInstalling a Balmar alternator with a DC-to-DC charger provides regulated charging for lithium house battery banks.Nov 30, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration20:57

Views412

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4, Ep44 Budget Electrical Upgrade on Our 1988 Liveaboard Sailboat — Part 2Upgrading to a 460-amp-hour lithium house bank requires custom cabling and sourcing metric-sized lugs for Victron equipment.Nov 24, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedNov 24, 2025

Duration21:20

Views285

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4, Ep43 Installing Solar Power on a 1988 Liveaboard Sailboat — Part 1The crew of *Into the Mystic* installs a 460-amp-hour Epoch battery and Victron components during a total electrical refit.Nov 9, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedNov 9, 2025

Duration20:30

Views296

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4, Ep42 We're Bringing Our Cats Sailing — How a Liveaboard Couple Makes It WorkThe crew of Into the Mystic is installing a Victron power system and lithium batteries before departing.Oct 31, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedOct 31, 2025

Duration15:25

Views177

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4, Ep41 We Finally Fixed It — Liveaboard Sailboat Plumbing Done RightThe crew of *Into the Mystic* replaces sanitation hoses and attempts to upgrade their anchor chain.Oct 20, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedOct 20, 2025

Duration29:58

Views619

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4, Ep40 DIY Swim Step Build on a Liveaboard Sailboat — Our Favorite SpotA custom stainless steel swim step is fabricated and through-bolted to a sailboat's stern for boarding access.Oct 12, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedOct 12, 2025

Duration29:35

Views289

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4, Ep39 Sailing Couple Solar Arch Build — Mooring Ball Projects & Hard Lessons LearnedA DIY solar arch build requires moving the boat to a dock for welding and careful maneuvering.Oct 3, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedOct 3, 2025

Duration20:08

Views366

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4, Ep38 Why We Finally Left the Marina and Started Living the Liveaboard DreamThe crew of Into the Mystic repairs a seized propane solenoid and moves their boat to a mooring.Sep 24, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedSep 24, 2025

Duration29:27

Views237

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4, Ep37 It Rises! (Solar Arch Build, part 2)Tim installs a custom stainless steel solar arch and integrated stern railing on *Into the Mystic*.Sep 10, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedSep 10, 2025

Duration21:08

Views1K

LocationSan Diego, United States

S4 Ep36 So Much to Do in So Little Time (Solar Arch Build, part 1)The crew modifies a salvaged solar arch to fit the wider stern of their sailboat, Into the Mystic.Aug 31, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedAug 31, 2025

Duration24:36

Views233

LocationSan Diego, United States

S3, Ep35 The Most Epic "Sail" EverThe crew of *Into the Mystic* prepares for liveaboard life with upcoming solar, lithium, and water maker upgrades.Aug 24, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration15:48

Views553

LocationSan Diego, United States

S3, Ep34 Infinite Possibilities on Catalina IslandInto the Mystic navigates Catalina Island coves and manages a dinghy-banging issue during a San Diego return.Aug 17, 2025 · Los Angeles County, United States

PublishedAug 17, 2025

Duration21:28

Views374

LocationLos Angeles County, United States

S3, Ep33 Cove Hopping on Catalina IslandThe crew of Into the Mystic learns to manage blackwater tank capacity while mooring around Catalina Island.Aug 11, 2025 · Los Angeles County, United States

PublishedAug 11, 2025

Duration18:31

Views588

LocationLos Angeles County, United States

S3, Ep32 We Bit Off More Than We Could ChewThe crew of Into the Mystic diverted to Avalon after struggling to motor-sail against heavy coastal swells.Aug 3, 2025 · Los Angeles County, United States

PublishedAug 3, 2025

Duration28:39

Views935

LocationLos Angeles County, United States

S3, Ep31 We Prepare for our Longest Sailing Trip YetTim and Jess upgrade the swim ladder and anchor chain on *Into the Mystic* before a Catalina passage.Jul 29, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedJul 29, 2025

Duration15:21

Views368

LocationSan Diego, United States

S3, Ep30 Our Tie Dye SpinnakerThe crew of *Into the Mystic* installs temporary solar panels and tests a used spinnaker before Catalina.Jul 21, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedJul 21, 2025

Duration22:57

Views300

LocationSan Diego, United States

S3, Ep29 Why We Are Definitely Still Sailing to Baja First!Tim and Jess rewire a used watermaker and repair storm-damaged roofing at their property in Baja.Jul 13, 2025 · The Sea of Cortez

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration16:35

Views160

LocationThe Sea of Cortez

S3, Ep28 She Rides Alas!The crew restores an Atomic 4 engine on *El Reposado* by redesigning the exhaust to prevent reversion.Jul 6, 2025

PublishedJul 6, 2025

Duration22:08

Views177

S3, Ep27 Healing with the SeaJess recovers from gallbladder surgery while sailing the San Diego coast aboard the 40-ft Into the Mystic.Jun 29, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration14:04

Views231

LocationSan Diego, United States

S3, Ep26 Important Projects for Our Next Sailing AdventureThe crew of *Into the Mystic* installs a new refrigeration system and custom engine gauges before sailing.Jun 22, 2025

PublishedJun 22, 2025

Duration20:08

Views236

S3, Ep25 Cooling System Service: The Value of a Sea StrainerInstalling a sea strainer on an Irwin sailboat prevents seagrass from clogging the engine's heat exchanger.Jun 16, 2025

PublishedJun 16, 2025

Duration18:10

Views155

DONE: Officially Retired!!Tim and Jess finalize their careers at Vista High School and the San Diego County Office of Education.Jun 13, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedJun 13, 2025

Duration1:49

Views554

LocationSan Diego, United States

S3, Ep24 Our First Sailing Race!The crew of Into the Mystic navigated light winds and a fouled headsail during their first regatta.Jun 9, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedJun 9, 2025

Duration14:49

Views297

LocationSan Diego, United States

S2, Ep23 We Pick Up a New DinghyThe crew of Into the Mystic replaces a leaking inflatable dinghy with a 1966 aluminum fishing boat.May 25, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedMay 25, 2025

Duration14:54

Views202

LocationSan Diego, United States

S2, Ep22 The Story Behind the Name of our BoatVan Morrison's "Into the Mystic" named the boat on the day Tim and Jess accepted they couldn't save their daughter.May 11, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedMay 11, 2025

Duration16:20

Views258

LocationSan Diego, United States

S2, Ep21 A Setback with our Retirement Sailing PlansMay 4, 2025

PublishedMay 4, 2025

Duration23:55

Views270

S2, Ep20 A 2 Hour Project Turns Into 3 Days; Installing Our RadarInstalling a Simrad Halo 20+ radar on a 47-foot mast requires galvanic isolation and precise cable routing.Apr 27, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedApr 27, 2025

Duration22:06

Views509

LocationSan Diego, United States

S2, Ep19 How the Sea of Cortez Lures UsThe crew of Into the Mystic observes whale sharks and tests a portable washing machine in Mexico.Apr 20, 2025 · Municipio de San Felipe, Mexico

PublishedApr 20, 2025

Duration18:49

Views730

LocationMunicipio de San Felipe, Mexico

S2, Ep18 One Step Closer to Retirement SailingTim and Jess upgraded the B&G Vulcan system and dripless shaft seal on Into the Mystic.Apr 13, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration14:41

Views609

LocationSan Diego, United States

S2, Ep 17 The Struggle is Real! But Did You See Our Rudder?The crew of *Into the Mystic* rebuilds their rudder with carbon fiber and a custom Delrin bushing.Apr 6, 2025 · Oceanside, United States

PublishedApr 6, 2025

Duration25:33

Views5K

LocationOceanside, United States

S2, Ep16 Injuries Can't Slow Down DIY Boat RepairsThe crew of *Into the Mystic* installs a new Airmar tri-ducer and ForwardScan system while on the hard.Mar 30, 2025 · Oceanside, United States

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration23:31

Views208

LocationOceanside, United States

S2, Ep15 Removing and Replacing All Old Through Hulls in Just a WeekendThe crew of *Into the Mystic* replaces eight through-hull fittings and a PSS shaft seal during haul-out.Mar 23, 2025 · Oceanside, United States

PublishedMar 23, 2025

Duration22:33

Views208

LocationOceanside, United States

S2, Ep14 Finally Addressing Overdue Boat MaintenanceThe crew of Into the Mystic replaces seven corroded through-hull fittings and ball valves in Oceanside, California.Mar 16, 2025 · Oceanside, United States

PublishedMar 16, 2025

Duration20:11

Views377

LocationOceanside, United States

S1, Ep13 Getting Ready for the Haul OutTim and Jess conduct an underwater hull inspection of Into the Mystic before a scheduled haul-out.Feb 16, 2025 · San Diego, United States

PublishedFeb 16, 2025

Duration18:55

Views163

LocationSan Diego, United States

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