Flight Level Zero

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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…

off the Palos Verdes Peninsula, California· Jul 2026

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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.16 Jul 2026 · off the Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Published16 Jul 2026

Duration21:05

Views510

Locationoff the Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

This is What Sailing Actually Looks LikeA loaded headsail stalls an electric furler mid-passage; unloading the sail restores it.6 Jul 2026 · Two Harbors, Santa Catalina Island

Published6 Jul 2026

Duration13:58

Views2K

LocationTwo Harbors, Santa Catalina Island

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

Published2 Jul 2026

Duration13:13

Views242

LocationKetchikan, Alaska

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.12 Jun 2026 · Underway from the mainland to Avalon, Catalina Island

Published12 Jun 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.5 Jun 2026 · Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island

Published5 Jun 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.27 May 2026 · Los Angeles, California

Published27 May 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.18 May 2026 · Avalon, Catalina Island

Published18 May 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.18 May 2026

Published18 May 2026

Duration0:55

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Liveaboard problems | Broken fridge, busy schedule, tight spacesReplacing a refrigerator control box and installing a digital thermostat restores cooling on a Beneteau 57.1 May 2026

Published1 May 2026

Duration11:39

Views5K

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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.19 Apr 2026 · Avalon, Catalina Island

Published19 Apr 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.12 Apr 2026 · L.A. Harbor, California

Published12 Apr 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.24 Mar 2026 · San Pedro, California

Published24 Mar 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.28 Feb 2026

Published28 Feb 2026

Duration17:19

Views9K

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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.1 Feb 2026 · Two Harbors, Catalina Island

Published1 Feb 2026

Duration23:12

Views7K

LocationTwo Harbors, Catalina Island

DIY install of a Dometic A/C, a Microair Flex and installing a dry bilge pump.Installing a soft starter and a multi-pickup dry bilge pump improves air conditioning efficiency and bilge maintenance.23 Jan 2026

Published23 Jan 2026

Duration29:48

Views17K

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

Published16 Jan 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 57.8 Jan 2026 · the US

Published8 Jan 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.1 Jan 2026 · Cat Harbor, Catalina Island

Published1 Jan 2026

Duration10:48

Views3K

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.25 Dec 2025 · Los Angeles, California

Published25 Dec 2025

Duration6:50

Views2K

LocationLos Angeles, California

Day Sail to Stretch Her LegsA Beneteau 57 completes a day sail from LA Harbor to Catalina Island in 14-knot winds.5 Dec 2025 · off the coast of Los Angeles, California

Published5 Dec 2025

Duration11:17

Views32K

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.21 Nov 2025 · Newport Beach, California

Published21 Nov 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.31 Oct 2025 · off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California

Published31 Oct 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.24 Oct 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Published24 Oct 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.16 Oct 2025 · Annapolis, Maryland

Published16 Oct 2025

Duration16:40

Views52K

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.8 Oct 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Published8 Oct 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.30 Sept 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Published30 Sept 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.12 Sept 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Published12 Sept 2025

Duration13:43

Views3K

LocationBaja Naval, Ensenada, 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.30 Aug 2025

Published30 Aug 2025

Duration21:24

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

Published20 Aug 2025

Duration8:33

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Unload Vanishing Point2 Aug 2025

Published2 Aug 2025

Duration32:59

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Transport Update20 Jul 2025

Published20 Jul 2025

Duration3:02

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The Lift30 Jun 2025

Published30 Jun 2025

Duration36:06

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Full-Time Sailing—Are We Crazy?23 Jun 2025

Published23 Jun 2025

Duration13:35

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Getting her ready to ship16 Jun 2025

Published16 Jun 2025

Duration26:01

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Discussing a Legend!11 Jun 2025

Published11 Jun 2025

Duration20:22

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Pre-purchase Survey17 May 2025

Published17 May 2025

Duration16:30

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First Week on Vanishing Point27 Apr 2025

Published27 Apr 2025

Duration29:58

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First Look at Vanishing Point – Are We Making a Mistake?31 Mar 2025

Published31 Mar 2025

Duration30:32

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SailGP21 Mar 2025

Published21 Mar 2025

Duration6:58

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Vanishing Point11 Mar 2025

Published11 Mar 2025

Duration20:35

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Tragic loss of a Beloved Crewmember!25 Feb 2025

Published25 Feb 2025

Duration19:37

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Island White and touring a Beneteau Farr 572 Feb 2025

Published2 Feb 2025

Duration34:00

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Mexico Dreams and Touring an Oyster 5626 Jan 2025

Published26 Jan 2025

Duration44:50

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Sailing to dinner and touring a Tayana 58DS9 Jan 2025

Published9 Jan 2025

Duration28:18

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Nothing but Sailing and Sun!26 Dec 2024

Published26 Dec 2024

Duration10:03

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Day Sail before an Oyster 53 tour16 Dec 2024

Published16 Dec 2024

Duration26:28

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Installing a Lofrans Tigres Windlass6 Dec 2024

Published6 Dec 2024

Duration32:28

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BoostSurf28 Nov 2024

Published28 Nov 2024

Duration8:30

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Dive trip to Bonaire22 Nov 2024

Published22 Nov 2024

Duration30:23

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Taking a break4 Nov 2024

Published4 Nov 2024

Duration4:56

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Singlehand Sailing to Cat Harbor27 Oct 2024

Published27 Oct 2024

Duration24:44

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Annapolis 202420 Oct 2024

Published20 Oct 2024

Duration17:44

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Coastal fog and the best review ever!11 Oct 2024

Published11 Oct 2024

Duration20:06

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Help us name our Dinghy!4 Oct 2024

Published4 Oct 2024

Duration19:10

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Full Tour of Our 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 42cc28 Sept 2024

Published28 Sept 2024

Duration50:26

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Casino Point Exploration10 Sept 2024

Published10 Sept 2024

Duration27:44

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PSA about PFD's22 Aug 2024

Published22 Aug 2024

Duration40:06

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Happy Birthday, Cali!24 Jul 2024

Published24 Jul 2024

Duration10:32

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4th of July FUN!10 Jul 2024

Published10 Jul 2024

Duration17:34

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Serious weather sailing back from San Clemente Island!2 Jul 2024

Published2 Jul 2024

Duration26:19

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Sailing to Cat Harbor12 Jun 2024

Published12 Jun 2024

Duration33:44

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Memorial Day trip to the Isthmus30 May 2024

Published30 May 2024

Duration52:52

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Where did AeroNautical come from?18 May 2024

Published18 May 2024

Duration7:29

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LONG overdue projects completed!!12 May 2024

Published12 May 2024

Duration18:20

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Sailing from Two Harbors on a perfect day6 May 2024

Published6 May 2024

Duration23:54

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WHALES!!23 Apr 2024

Published23 Apr 2024

Duration28:52

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Finally resolved our fridge issues!6 Apr 2024

Published6 Apr 2024

Duration20:24

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Installing a remote monitor on AeroNautical1 Apr 2024

Published1 Apr 2024

Duration9:04

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Gale warning!23 Mar 2024

Published23 Mar 2024

Duration0:36

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Come along on another trip to Avalon19 Mar 2024

Published19 Mar 2024

Duration27:07

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Our complete solar system install.2 Mar 2024

Published2 Mar 2024

Duration24:47

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Ensenada bound!26 Feb 2024

Published26 Feb 2024

Duration17:50

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You might be surprised at what you see!12 Feb 2024

Published12 Feb 2024

Duration17:54

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Let's go to Avalon and see some friends along the way!30 Jan 2024

Published30 Jan 2024

Duration25:25

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Battery Bank Manager Install10 Jan 2024

Published10 Jan 2024

Duration29:33

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Annapolis, Maryland1Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island1Avalon, Catalina Island2Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California1Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico4Cat Harbor, Catalina Island1Ketchikan, Alaska1L.A. Harbor, California1Los Angeles, California2Newport Beach, California1off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California1off the coast of Los Angeles, California1off the Palos Verdes Peninsula, California1San Pedro, California1the US1Two Harbors, Catalina Island1Two Harbors, Santa Catalina Island1Underway from the mainland to Avalon, Catalina Island1