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We're Armand, Liya, and our doodle Pinot. In July 2024, we sailed off from Monterey, California aboard our sailboat Cosmo and began the biggest adventure of our lives. Since then, we've been sailing Mexico and beyond, sharing the real highs and lows of full-time cruising. From remote anchorages and incredible wildlife encounters to boat projects, spearfishing, weather, and everything that breaks i…

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We Got Scammed & the Fridge Fiasco Gets More Complicated | Isla Coronado & Isla Danzante | Ep 75The owners of *Cosmo* lose $2,400 to an online refrigerator scam while cruising the Sea of Cortez.Aug 16, 2026 · Isla Coronado, Sea of Cortez

PublishedAug 16, 2026

Duration16:56

Views—

LocationIsla Coronado, Sea of Cortez

Demolition Derby on Our Sailboat & Anchoring in a Billionaire's Backyard | San Juanico | Ep 74Armand and Leah replace a custom galley fridge on *Cosmo* while anchored in San Juanico, Mexico.Aug 12, 2026 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

PublishedAug 12, 2026

Duration20:27

Views912

LocationMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

[Ep 73] Blue Water, White Sand Beach, & An Abandoned Resort | Exploring Punta ChivatoArmand and Liya service a Faknor 120SD jib furler and practice spinnaker jibes aboard their catamaran *Cosmo*.Aug 1, 2026 · Municipio de Mulegé, Mexico

PublishedAug 1, 2026

Duration15:38

Views460

LocationMunicipio de Mulegé, Mexico

[Ep 72] Santa Rosalía Mechanics Couldn't Solve This | Fridge Fail in MexicoThe crew of Cosmo attempts to repair a leaking fridge compressor and a jammed jib furler in Mexico.Jul 25, 2026 · Santa Rosalía, Mexico

PublishedJul 25, 2026

Duration18:01

Views491

LocationSanta Rosalía, Mexico

[Ep 71] 120-Mile Sail for a Surprise Reunion | Sailing Down Baja Mexico in the Sea of CortezArmand and Liya sail their boat Cosmo 120 miles from Bahia de Los Angeles to Santa Rosalia.Jul 18, 2026 · Sea of Cortez, Mexico

PublishedJul 18, 2026

Duration19:33

Views753

LocationSea of Cortez, Mexico

[Ep 70] Everything Started Going Wrong...Rigging, Fridge, & Charted Mysteries | Refugio, BLAArmand and Liya calibrate standing rigging on Cosmo using Loos gauges to correct mast alignment issues.Jul 11, 2026 · Refugio, Baja California, Mexico

PublishedJul 11, 2026

Duration21:46

Views771

LocationRefugio, Baja California, Mexico

[Ep 69] 26 Miles, Crazy Weather & Our Biggest Catch Yet | Canal de Ballenas & Isla MejiaA 13-pound mutton snapper and a corroded terminal behind a Starlink failure at Isla Mejia.Jul 2, 2026 · Canal de Ballenas, Gulf of California

PublishedJul 2, 2026

Duration21:14

Views609

LocationCanal de Ballenas, Gulf of California

[Ep 68] This Was Supposed to Be an Overnight Stop | Alcatraz Cove in Bahia de los AngelesA shark encounter at Alcatraz Cove changes their spearfishing practice: fish go straight to the dinghy.Jun 25, 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

PublishedJun 25, 2026

Duration15:39

Views579

LocationBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 67] Cruising Life Reality: Spend a Passage Day With Us in Baja MexicoA windless Canal de Ballenas forces a diversion to Alcatraz Cove after a jib furling halyard-knot failure.Jun 19, 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

PublishedJun 19, 2026

Duration19:45

Views524

LocationBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 66] Spearfishing Success & Baja's Abandoned Resort | Ensenada el PescadorCruisers explore an abandoned resort and spearfish in the clear waters of Ensenada El Pescador, Mexico.Jun 13, 2026 · Ensenada El Pescador, Baja California

PublishedJun 13, 2026

Duration17:13

Views634

LocationEnsenada El Pescador, Baja California

[Ep 65] Fishing Off A Sailboat...Four Fish Hooked In Baja | Bahia de los AngelesTrolling at five knots, Cosmo lands mahi-mahi and skipjack tuna on a single passage in Bahia de Los Angeles.Jun 4, 2026 · Bahia de los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

PublishedJun 4, 2026

Duration18:51

Views748

LocationBahia de los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

[Ep 64] Full Moon Floats & Whale Sharks in Bahía de los ÁngelesCruisers in Bahía de los Ángeles experience full moon tidal currents, skipjack fishing, and whale shark encounters.May 30, 2026 · La Gringa, Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

PublishedMay 30, 2026

Duration14:30

Views560

LocationLa Gringa, Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 63] Boat Life Balance In Baja...Hurricanes, Fixing Things, & Fun Along The WayMay 22, 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California

PublishedMay 22, 2026

Duration21:23

Views853

LocationBahía de los Ángeles, Baja California

[Ep 62] Fishing, Fuel Runs, and Summer Storms in Baja CaliforniaLaptops go in the oven as a Faraday cage when lightning strikes Bahia de Los Angeles.May 16, 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

PublishedMay 16, 2026

Duration16:18

Views505

LocationBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 61] From BLA to La Mona — Dolphins, a Storm, and a Missing Boat Summer EssentialA sudden Chubasco at La Mona anchorage destroys a cockpit shade, prompting a failed underwater search attempt.May 9, 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

PublishedMay 9, 2026

Duration14:25

Views2K

LocationBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 60] Connected To Cruisers, Disconnected From The World | Las Rocas on Isla SmithsThe crew troubleshoots a failed 12-volt Starlink conversion after the dish loses power at a remote anchorage.May 1, 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

PublishedMay 1, 2026

Duration14:29

Views663

LocationBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 59] We Outsmarted the Bees & Had the Island to Ourselves | Isla La Ventana, MexicoA bucket of water placed on the beach successfully lured Africanized honeybees away from the boat.Apr 26, 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

PublishedApr 26, 2026

Duration14:06

Views1K

LocationBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 58] Stingray Sting, Swarmed by Bees, and Fishing Fails | Cruising Bahia de Los AngelesThe crew of SV Cosmo manages stingray stings, bee swarms, and adverse currents while cruising Baja California.Apr 18, 2026 · Bahia de Los Angeles

PublishedApr 18, 2026

Duration15:27

Views876

LocationBahia de Los Angeles

[Ep 57] Saltwater Leak Inside Our Sailboat | Welcome to Bahia de los Angeles!A persistent V-berth saltwater leak is traced to a poorly drained anchor locker and fixed with fiberglass.Apr 12, 2026 · Bahia de los Angeles

PublishedApr 12, 2026

Duration19:12

Views818

LocationBahia de los Angeles

[Ep 56] No Wind, No Plan… And 18 Days Without A Store | Isla Partida, MexicoThe crew diverted to Isla Partida to avoid a night arrival in poorly charted Midriff Island waters.Apr 5, 2026 · Isla Partida, Mexico

PublishedApr 5, 2026

Duration18:33

Views916

LocationIsla Partida, Mexico

[Ep 55] We Had to Change Plans in the Sea of CortezArmand and Liya diverted to Isla Las Animas after finding the Isla Salsipuedes anchorage dangerously narrow.Apr 1, 2026 · Isla Las Animas, Sea of Cortez

PublishedApr 1, 2026

Duration13:02

Views1K

LocationIsla Las Animas, Sea of Cortez

[Ep 54] He Broke It… Then Fixed It and Caught Dinner | San Francisquito in Baja, MexicoInstalling hydrofoil wings on a dinghy transom improves planing efficiency and visibility for the operator.Mar 27, 2026 · Municipio de San Quintín, Mexico

PublishedMar 27, 2026

Duration15:39

Views841

LocationMunicipio de San Quintín, Mexico

[Ep 53] San Francisquito Was Perfect… Until Our Inverter FailedA fried DC circuit breaker caused erratic voltage readings and inverter failure on a Victron power system.Mar 18, 2026 · Municipio de San Quintín, Mexico

PublishedMar 18, 2026

Duration21:03

Views873

LocationMunicipio de San Quintín, Mexico

[Ep 52] We Crossed the Sea of Cortez Overnight | Sailing to San FrancisquitoA couple navigates a shoal during an overnight Sea of Cortez passage before anchoring in Bahia San Francisco.Mar 15, 2026 · Sea of Cortez, near Isla San Pedro

PublishedMar 15, 2026

Duration17:15

Views568

LocationSea of Cortez, near Isla San Pedro

[Ep 51] All Alone & Waiting for a Weather Window | Las Cocinas, MexicoArmand marks Cosmo's engine emergency cutoff red and waits out 30-knot gusts at Las Cocinas before an 80-mile Sea of Cortez crossing.Feb 24, 2026 · Villa de Cos, Mexico

PublishedFeb 24, 2026

Duration12:39

Views635

LocationVilla de Cos, Mexico

[Ep 50] When Weather Dictates Your Moves | Sailing To San Carlos & Las CocinasA midnight Sea of Cortez crossing is cancelled after LuckGrib and a Chubasco report reveal 35-mph gusts on the route.Feb 17, 2026 · San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico

PublishedFeb 17, 2026

Duration17:41

Views544

LocationSan Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico

[Ep 49] This Anchorage Turned Into a Wind Trap | Bahia San Pedro, MexicoA sailboat weathers three days of gusty conditions in Bahia San Pedro by clearing the deck.Feb 7, 2026 · Bahia San Pedro, Mexico

PublishedFeb 7, 2026

Duration13:55

Views720

LocationBahia San Pedro, Mexico

[Ep 48] 3 Months Stuck in the Yard, Cosmo's Finally Free | San Carlos, MexicoA three-month refit in San Carlos concludes with a successful launch and sea trials in Mexico.Feb 3, 2026 · San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico

PublishedFeb 3, 2026

Duration15:07

Views674

LocationSan Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico

[Ep 47] Boatyard Era Finale: A Setback, A Surprise & The Final DaysA saildrive bellows replacement required three installs over three months after a mechanic skipped a pressure test.Jan 22, 2026 · Villa de Cos, Mexico

PublishedJan 22, 2026

Duration13:37

Views809

LocationVilla de Cos, Mexico

[Ep 46] Dropping the Rudder is Easier That Putting It Back Up But We've Got a Boatyard Win!A custom-made tool and 3M 5200 sealant successfully secured a replacement rudder bearing housing on *Cosmo*.Jan 17, 2026 · Guaymas, Mexico

PublishedJan 17, 2026

Duration13:44

Views923

LocationGuaymas, Mexico

[Ep 45] Making the Most of Living on the Hard | Boatyard Life in MexicoLiving on the hard in San Carlos requires managing manual gray water drainage and communal facility access.Jan 9, 2026 · San Carlos, Mexico

PublishedJan 9, 2026

Duration6:50

Views2K

LocationSan Carlos, Mexico

[Ep 44] Life on the Hard: Projects, Dumpster Diving, & Making the Most of ItThe crew repairs a gimbaling radar mount and applies Coppercoat while awaiting a replacement rudder bearing.Jan 3, 2026

PublishedJan 3, 2026

Duration13:29

Views1K

[Ep 43] Dropping the Rudder, Uncovering More Projects & Another DelayStripped rudder bearing threads on a French-built boat force a parts search across the US border.Dec 29, 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

PublishedDec 29, 2025

Duration16:55

Views947

LocationEl Tomate, Mexico

[Ep 42] Our MOST Intimidating Project Yet & Bussing It Back to the U.S.The crew replaced their sail drive bellows and traveled to Arizona to manage Mexican residency visa paperwork.Dec 21, 2025 · Sea of Cortez

PublishedDec 21, 2025

Duration15:56

Views530

LocationSea of Cortez

Project mini-sode 5 | Coppercoat Antifouling Bottom Paint on Our SailboatApplying Coppercoat requires precise mixing ratios, strict pot-life management, and extensive manual sanding to expose copper.Dec 17, 2025 · San Carlos, Mexico

PublishedDec 17, 2025

Duration25:40

Views1K

LocationSan Carlos, Mexico

Project Mini-sode 4 | Installing Underwater LightsInstalling Lumitech underwater lights on SV Cosmo requires hull-penetrating holes, 3M 5200 sealant, and fiberglass reinforcement.Dec 13, 2025

PublishedDec 13, 2025

Duration19:41

Views454

[Ep 41] First 2 Weeks in the Boatyard & The First Project is Past ScheduleApplying Coppercoat to a bluewater cruiser reveals the barrier-coat timing rules and brutal sanding demands.Dec 7, 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

PublishedDec 7, 2025

Duration16:28

Views837

LocationEl Tomate, Mexico

[Ep 40] Made It To The Boatyard & Got Our First Project CurveballA worn rudder bushing discovered mid-haul-out forces a bearing replacement before Coppercoat application.Dec 6, 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

PublishedDec 6, 2025

Duration17:52

Views620

LocationEl Tomate, Mexico

[Ep 39] Sailing Across the Sea of Cortez | Baja to Mainland MexicoA 130-mile overnight Sea of Cortez crossing ends at San Carlos ahead of a full Coppercoat haul-out.Nov 23, 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

PublishedNov 23, 2025

Duration14:48

Views1K

LocationEl Tomate, Mexico

[Ep 38] Jib Furler Saga Finale & Farewell to Baja (For Now)Adjusting jib halyard tension and smoothing sharp drum edges resolves recurring furling jams on a Facknor system.Nov 20, 2025 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

PublishedNov 20, 2025

Duration10:37

Views390

LocationMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

[Ep 37] Climbing the Mast With Power Tools & Hiding From the Northerlies | Sailing to Isla CarmenArmand climbs the mast with a Dremel to cut a sharp furling track shredding jib halyards, then drops the tool into the ocean.Nov 19, 2025 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

PublishedNov 19, 2025

Duration19:22

Views817

LocationMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

[Ep 36] When Sailing Life Isn't So Dreamy | Isla San Francisco to Agua VerdeThe crew of Cosmo repairs a persistent jib halyard wrap issue after a difficult passage to Agua Verde.Nov 8, 2025 · Puerto Agua Verde, Mexico

PublishedNov 8, 2025

Duration20:23

Views834

LocationPuerto Agua Verde, Mexico

[Ep 35] Perfect Sailing to One of Baja’s Best AnchoragesThe crew of *Cosmo* anchors at Isla San Francisco after a successful 20-mile passage in the Sea of Cortez.Oct 30, 2025 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

PublishedOct 30, 2025

Duration13:48

Views923

LocationMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

[Ep 34] Sailing into Turquoise Waters & Exploring Islands in the Sea of CortezThe crew of the sailboat Cosmo uses a 65-pound Mantus anchor to weather northerlies in the Sea of Cortez.Oct 28, 2025 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

PublishedOct 28, 2025

Duration11:30

Views725

LocationMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

[Ep 33] Baja's Top Beach & Prepping For Our Haul-OutThe crew of *Cosmo* struggles with persistent jib furling issues while staging for a haul-out in San Carlos.Oct 23, 2025 · Chametla, Mexico

PublishedOct 23, 2025

Duration19:59

Views647

LocationChametla, Mexico

[Ep 32] Carnaval and Outboard Repair Chaos in La PazA faulty crimp on a power wire extension caused an outboard motor to crank without starting.Oct 20, 2025 · Chametla, Mexico

PublishedOct 20, 2025

Duration16:25

Views510

LocationChametla, Mexico

[Ep 31] 2 Weeks Anchored Off Grid in Baja's Island Paradise | Isla Espiritu SantoThe crew of *Cosmo* manages engine vibration, outboard motor failure, and hull cleaning while anchored in Baja.Oct 12, 2025 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

PublishedOct 12, 2025

Duration22:20

Views913

LocationMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

Project Mini-sode 3 | Dinghy Wheel Installation on Highfield CL290Armand installs Denard Marine inflatable wheels on a Highfield CL290 using a cutting-board spacer to clear the transom lip.Oct 5, 2025 · Villa de Cos, Mexico

PublishedOct 5, 2025

Duration10:58

Views550

LocationVilla de Cos, Mexico

[Ep 30] Our First Taste of La Paz | Groceries, Dentist & Boat WorkThe crew of *Cosmo* installs dinghy wheels and repairs davits while navigating the currents of La Paz.Oct 5, 2025 · La Paz, Mexico

PublishedOct 5, 2025

Duration23:50

Views665

LocationLa Paz, Mexico

[Ep 29] The Calm Bay That Wasn't | Water Tank Discoveries, Dinghy Rescue & New Cruiser FriendsThe crew of *Cosmo* clears a clogged water tank outlet while anchored in Ensenada de los Muertos.Sep 27, 2025 · Municipio de Mulegé, Mexico

PublishedSep 27, 2025

Duration19:18

Views417

LocationMunicipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Project Mini-sode 2 | Why Can't We Pull Water From Our Water Tank??Armand clears sediment from a boat's side water tank to restore consistent pump suction and water flow.Sep 27, 2025

PublishedSep 27, 2025

Duration8:00

Views197

[Ep 28] Cruising Baja’s Wild Side | Whales, Reefs & Life at Anchor in Los FrailesThe crew of *Cosmo* monitors engine temperatures and navigates wind shifts while anchored at Los Frailes, Mexico.Sep 21, 2025 · Cabo Frailes, Mexico

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration16:51

Views705

LocationCabo Frailes, Mexico

[Ep 27] Anchored in Cabo's Tourist Zone For 2 Weeks | Is It A Dream or Absolute Nightmare?Cabo San Lucas offers free anchorage and extensive provisioning access for cruisers despite heavy tourist boat traffic.Sep 10, 2025 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

PublishedSep 10, 2025

Duration19:06

Views465

LocationCabo San Lucas, Mexico

[Ep 26] Our Last Long Passage for a While | We Made it to Cabo!Armand and Liya sail Cosmo from Magdalena Bay to Cabo San Lucas, navigating light winds and traffic.Sep 2, 2025 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

PublishedSep 2, 2025

Duration17:10

Views999

LocationCabo San Lucas, Mexico

[Ep 25] Slowing Down in Baja’s Hidden Gem | Anchored in Magdalena BayThe crew of SV Cosmo troubleshoots a DC-to-DC charger alarm while anchored in Magdalena Bay, Baja California.Aug 31, 2025 · Municipio de Comondú, Mexico

PublishedAug 31, 2025

Duration23:25

Views559

LocationMunicipio de Comondú, Mexico

[Ep 24] Exhausted Sailors, Fresh Lobster & Dolphin Magic | Sailing Baja MexicoThe crew of *Cosmo* troubleshoots a freshwater pump failure while anchored in Bahia Santa Maria, Baja Mexico.Aug 31, 2025 · Playa Hermosa, Mexico

PublishedAug 31, 2025

Duration20:09

Views763

LocationPlaya Hermosa, Mexico

[Ep 23] 2.5 Days at Sea: A Great Passage, The Fishing is a Different StoryThe crew of the sailboat Cosmo completes a 262-nautical-mile passage from Bahia Tortuga to Bahia Santa Maria.Aug 22, 2025 · Pacific Ocean

PublishedAug 22, 2025

Duration16:13

Views579

LocationPacific Ocean

[Ep 22] What Our $20K Rigging Replacement Missed | Fixing Our Furler & Prepping to Head SouthArmand repairs a recurring jib halyard wrap on *Cosmo* by rerouting lines and installing a temporary masthead collar.Aug 17, 2025 · Bahía Tortugas, Mexico

PublishedAug 17, 2025

Duration12:37

Views614

LocationBahía Tortugas, Mexico

[Ep 21] 205 Miles, 3 Days at Sea All With One Sail | The Thanksgiving We'll Never ForgetThe crew of the sailboat Cosmo completes a 180-mile passage under mainsail only after two halyard failures.Aug 12, 2025 · Bahía Tortugas, Mexico

PublishedAug 12, 2025

Duration20:24

Views819

LocationBahía Tortugas, Mexico

[Ep 20] The Sailing Passage Where Everything Went Wrong | Ensenada to San QuintinThe crew of *Cosmo* repairs a snapped jib halyard and a cracked vinyl window in San Quintin.Aug 4, 2025 · San Quintín, Mexico

PublishedAug 4, 2025

Duration26:30

Views927

LocationSan Quintín, Mexico

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