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…

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico· Οκτ 2026

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We Find a Hand Built Steel Expedition Sailboat: Interview + Boat Tour [Ep 70]The 50-foot steel expedition sailboat Tiama features a truck differential steering system and an automatic isolation transformer.11 Οκτ 2026

Δημοσιεύτηκε11 Οκτ 2026

Διάρκεια33:41

Προβολές2K

San Diego to Cabo by Sailboat: Every Dollar We SpentCruising from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas requires a Mexican fishing license, TIP, and FMM visa.4 Οκτ 2026 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε4 Οκτ 2026

Διάρκεια27:53

Προβολές14K

ΤοποθεσίαCabo San Lucas, Mexico

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.27 Σεπ 2026 · Loreto, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε27 Σεπ 2026

Διάρκεια26:39

Προβολές8K

ΤοποθεσίαLoreto, 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.21 Σεπ 2026 · Puerto Agua Verde, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε21 Σεπ 2026

Διάρκεια30:47

Προβολές4K

ΤοποθεσίαPuerto 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.13 Σεπ 2026 · Gulf of California

Δημοσιεύτηκε13 Σεπ 2026

Διάρκεια21:41

Προβολές6K

ΤοποθεσίαGulf 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.6 Σεπ 2026 · Chametla, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε6 Σεπ 2026

Διάρκεια18:35

Προβολές1K

ΤοποθεσίαChametla, 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.30 Αυγ 2026 · Chametla, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε30 Αυγ 2026

Διάρκεια20:11

Προβολές20K

ΤοποθεσίαChametla, 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.23 Αυγ 2026 · Chametla, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε23 Αυγ 2026

Διάρκεια26:37

Προβολές448

ΤοποθεσίαChametla, 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.5 Αυγ 2026 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε5 Αυγ 2026

Διάρκεια21:14

Προβολές538

ΤοποθεσίαCabo 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.19 Ιουλ 2026 · Puerto Magdalena, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε19 Ιουλ 2026

Διάρκεια26:31

Προβολές673

ΤοποθεσίαPuerto 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.10 Ιουλ 2026 · San Juanico, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε10 Ιουλ 2026

Διάρκεια20:34

Προβολές805

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.28 Ιουν 2026 · Bahía Tortugas, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε28 Ιουν 2026

Διάρκεια29:22

Προβολές2K

ΤοποθεσίαBahía 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.21 Ιουν 2026 · Isla de Cedros, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε21 Ιουν 2026

Διάρκεια23:51

Προβολές718

ΤοποθεσίαIsla 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.8 Ιουν 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles

Δημοσιεύτηκε8 Ιουν 2026

Διάρκεια26:29

Προβολές4K

ΤοποθεσίαBahía 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.24 Μαΐ 2026 · San Quintín

Δημοσιεύτηκε24 Μαΐ 2026

Διάρκεια19:50

Προβολές937

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.19 Μαΐ 2026 · Ensenada

Δημοσιεύτηκε19 Μαΐ 2026

Διάρκεια23:03

Προβολές607

ΤοποθεσίαEnsenada

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.7 Μαΐ 2026 · Ensenada

Δημοσιεύτηκε7 Μαΐ 2026

Διάρκεια32:47

Προβολές1K

ΤοποθεσίαEnsenada

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.21 Απρ 2026 · Ensenada

Δημοσιεύτηκε21 Απρ 2026

Διάρκεια20:10

Προβολές858

ΤοποθεσίαEnsenada

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.16 Απρ 2026 · sailing down the Baja Peninsula and into the Sea of Cortez

Δημοσιεύτηκε16 Απρ 2026

Διάρκεια1:56

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Τοποθεσίαsailing 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.20 Φεβ 2026 · Ensenada, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε20 Φεβ 2026

Διάρκεια34:24

Προβολές466

ΤοποθεσίαEnsenada, 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.25 Ιαν 2026 · Municipio de San Felipe, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε25 Ιαν 2026

Διάρκεια20:37

Προβολές450

ΤοποθεσίαMunicipio 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.20 Ιαν 2026 · Ejido 27 de Enero, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε20 Ιαν 2026

Διάρκεια20:55

Προβολές591

ΤοποθεσίαEjido 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.11 Ιαν 2026 · Bahía de San Quintín

Δημοσιεύτηκε11 Ιαν 2026

Διάρκεια16:34

Προβολές335

ΤοποθεσίαBahía 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.4 Ιαν 2026 · Ejido Papalote, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε4 Ιαν 2026

Διάρκεια22:24

Προβολές957

ΤοποθεσίαEjido 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.30 Δεκ 2025 · Ejido Papalote, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε30 Δεκ 2025

Διάρκεια31:31

Προβολές491

ΤοποθεσίαEjido 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.21 Δεκ 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε21 Δεκ 2025

Διάρκεια28:37

Προβολές829

ΤοποθεσίαEnsenada, 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.14 Δεκ 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε14 Δεκ 2025

Διάρκεια26:20

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ΤοποθεσίαEnsenada, 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.7 Δεκ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε7 Δεκ 2025

Διάρκεια17:22

Προβολές795

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.30 Νοε 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε30 Νοε 2025

Διάρκεια20:57

Προβολές442

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.24 Νοε 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε24 Νοε 2025

Διάρκεια21:20

Προβολές289

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.9 Νοε 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε9 Νοε 2025

Διάρκεια20:30

Προβολές303

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.31 Οκτ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε31 Οκτ 2025

Διάρκεια15:25

Προβολές183

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.20 Οκτ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε20 Οκτ 2025

Διάρκεια29:58

Προβολές622

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.12 Οκτ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε12 Οκτ 2025

Διάρκεια29:35

Προβολές293

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.3 Οκτ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε3 Οκτ 2025

Διάρκεια20:08

Προβολές369

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.24 Σεπ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε24 Σεπ 2025

Διάρκεια29:27

Προβολές243

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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*.10 Σεπ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε10 Σεπ 2025

Διάρκεια21:08

Προβολές1K

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.31 Αυγ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε31 Αυγ 2025

Διάρκεια24:36

Προβολές236

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.24 Αυγ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε24 Αυγ 2025

Διάρκεια15:48

Προβολές563

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.17 Αυγ 2025 · Los Angeles County, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε17 Αυγ 2025

Διάρκεια21:28

Προβολές379

ΤοποθεσίαLos 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.11 Αυγ 2025 · Los Angeles County, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε11 Αυγ 2025

Διάρκεια18:31

Προβολές591

ΤοποθεσίαLos 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.3 Αυγ 2025 · Los Angeles County, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε3 Αυγ 2025

Διάρκεια28:39

Προβολές935

ΤοποθεσίαLos 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.29 Ιουλ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε29 Ιουλ 2025

Διάρκεια15:21

Προβολές368

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.21 Ιουλ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε21 Ιουλ 2025

Διάρκεια22:57

Προβολές302

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.13 Ιουλ 2025 · The Sea of Cortez

Δημοσιεύτηκε13 Ιουλ 2025

Διάρκεια16:35

Προβολές160

ΤοποθεσίαThe 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.6 Ιουλ 2025

Δημοσιεύτηκε6 Ιουλ 2025

Διάρκεια22:08

Προβολές179

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

Δημοσιεύτηκε29 Ιουν 2025

Διάρκεια14:04

Προβολές231

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.22 Ιουν 2025

Δημοσιεύτηκε22 Ιουν 2025

Διάρκεια20:08

Προβολές241

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.16 Ιουν 2025

Δημοσιεύτηκε16 Ιουν 2025

Διάρκεια18:10

Προβολές156

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

Δημοσιεύτηκε13 Ιουν 2025

Διάρκεια1:49

Προβολές556

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.9 Ιουν 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε9 Ιουν 2025

Διάρκεια14:49

Προβολές298

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.25 Μαΐ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε25 Μαΐ 2025

Διάρκεια14:54

Προβολές207

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.11 Μαΐ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε11 Μαΐ 2025

Διάρκεια16:20

Προβολές259

ΤοποθεσίαSan Diego, United States

S2, Ep21 A Setback with our Retirement Sailing Plans4 Μαΐ 2025

Δημοσιεύτηκε4 Μαΐ 2025

Διάρκεια23:55

Προβολές271

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.27 Απρ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε27 Απρ 2025

Διάρκεια22:06

Προβολές512

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.20 Απρ 2025 · Municipio de San Felipe, Mexico

Δημοσιεύτηκε20 Απρ 2025

Διάρκεια18:49

Προβολές735

ΤοποθεσίαMunicipio 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.13 Απρ 2025 · San Diego, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε13 Απρ 2025

Διάρκεια14:41

Προβολές610

ΤοποθεσίαSan 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.6 Απρ 2025 · Oceanside, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε6 Απρ 2025

Διάρκεια25:33

Προβολές5K

ΤοποθεσίαOceanside, 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.30 Μαρ 2025 · Oceanside, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε30 Μαρ 2025

Διάρκεια23:31

Προβολές209

ΤοποθεσίαOceanside, 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.23 Μαρ 2025 · Oceanside, United States

Δημοσιεύτηκε23 Μαρ 2025

Διάρκεια22:33

Προβολές213

ΤοποθεσίαOceanside, United States

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Bahía de los Ángeles1Bahía de San Quintín1Bahía Tortugas, Mexico1Cabo San Lucas, Mexico2Chametla, Mexico3Ejido 27 de Enero, Mexico1Ejido Papalote, Mexico2Ensenada3Ensenada, Mexico3Gulf of California1Isla de Cedros, Mexico1Loreto, Mexico1Los Angeles County, United States3Municipio de San Felipe, Mexico2Oceanside, United States4Puerto Agua Verde, Mexico1Puerto Magdalena, Mexico1sailing down the Baja Peninsula and into the Sea of Cortez1San Diego, United States35San Juanico, Mexico1San Quintín1The Sea of Cortez1