Sailing Into the Mystic

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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…

Puerto Magdalena· Jul 2026

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

Published19 Jul 2026

Duration26:31

Views73

LocationPuerto Magdalena

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 Jul 2026 · San Juanico, Baja California Sur

Published10 Jul 2026

Duration20:34

Views513

LocationSan Juanico, Baja California Sur

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 Jun 2026 · Bahía Tortugas

Published28 Jun 2026

Duration29:22

Views2K

LocationBahía Tortugas

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 Jun 2026 · Isla de Cedros

Published21 Jun 2026

Duration23:51

Views582

LocationIsla de Cedros

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 Jun 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles

Published8 Jun 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.24 May 2026 · San Quintín

Published24 May 2026

Duration19:50

Views834

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.19 May 2026 · Ensenada

Published19 May 2026

Duration23:03

Views522

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.7 May 2026 · Ensenada

Published7 May 2026

Duration32:47

Views723

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.21 Apr 2026 · Ensenada

Published21 Apr 2026

Duration20:10

Views773

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

Published16 Apr 2026

Duration1:56

Views439

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.20 Feb 2026 · Ensenada

Published20 Feb 2026

Duration34:24

Views262

LocationEnsenada

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 Jan 2026 · Baja California

Published25 Jan 2026

Duration20:37

Views364

LocationBaja California

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 Jan 2026 · Punta Colonet

Published20 Jan 2026

Duration20:55

Views539

LocationPunta Colonet

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 Jan 2026 · Bahía de San Quintín

Published11 Jan 2026

Duration16:34

Views291

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.4 Jan 2026 · Bahía de San Quintín

Published4 Jan 2026

Duration22:24

Views918

LocationBahía de San Quintín

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 Dec 2025 · Bahía San Quintín

Published30 Dec 2025

Duration31:31

Views440

LocationBahía San Quintín

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 Dec 2025 · Ensenada

Published21 Dec 2025

Duration28:37

Views767

LocationEnsenada

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 Dec 2025 · Ensenada

Published14 Dec 2025

Duration26:20

Views754

LocationEnsenada

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 Dec 2025 · San Diego

Published7 Dec 2025

Duration17:22

Views769

LocationSan Diego

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 Nov 2025 · San Diego

Published30 Nov 2025

Duration20:57

Views324

LocationSan Diego

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 Nov 2025 · San Diego

Published24 Nov 2025

Duration21:20

Views258

LocationSan Diego

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 Nov 2025 · San Diego

Published9 Nov 2025

Duration20:30

Views272

LocationSan Diego

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 Oct 2025 · San Diego

Published31 Oct 2025

Duration15:25

Views163

LocationSan Diego

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 Oct 2025 · San Diego

Published20 Oct 2025

Duration29:58

Views597

LocationSan Diego

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 Oct 2025 · San Diego

Published12 Oct 2025

Duration29:35

Views262

LocationSan Diego

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 Oct 2025 · San Diego

Published3 Oct 2025

Duration20:08

Views345

LocationSan Diego

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 Sept 2025 · San Diego

Published24 Sept 2025

Duration29:27

Views196

LocationSan Diego

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 Sept 2025 · San Diego

Published10 Sept 2025

Duration21:08

Views957

LocationSan Diego

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 Aug 2025 · San Diego, California

Published31 Aug 2025

Duration24:36

Views210

LocationSan Diego, California

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 Aug 2025 · San Diego

Published24 Aug 2025

Duration15:48

Views529

LocationSan Diego

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 Aug 2025 · Santa Catalina Island

Published17 Aug 2025

Duration21:28

Views335

LocationSanta Catalina Island

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

Published11 Aug 2025

Duration18:31

Views544

LocationSanta Catalina Island

S3, Ep32 We Bit Off More Than We Could Chew3 Aug 2025

Published3 Aug 2025

Duration28:39

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S3, Ep31 We Prepare for our Longest Sailing Trip Yet29 Jul 2025

Published29 Jul 2025

Duration15:21

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S3, Ep30 Our Tie Dye Spinnaker21 Jul 2025

Published21 Jul 2025

Duration22:57

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S3, Ep29 Why We Are Definitely Still Sailing to Baja First!13 Jul 2025

Published13 Jul 2025

Duration16:35

Views144

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S3, Ep28 She Rides Alas!6 Jul 2025

Published6 Jul 2025

Duration22:08

Views171

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S3, Ep27 Healing with the Sea29 Jun 2025

Published29 Jun 2025

Duration14:04

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S3, Ep26 Important Projects for Our Next Sailing Adventure22 Jun 2025

Published22 Jun 2025

Duration20:08

Views225

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S3, Ep25 Cooling System Service: The Value of a Sea Strainer16 Jun 2025

Published16 Jun 2025

Duration18:10

Views146

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DONE: Officially Retired!!13 Jun 2025

Published13 Jun 2025

Duration1:49

Views548

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S3, Ep24 Our First Sailing Race!9 Jun 2025

Published9 Jun 2025

Duration14:49

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S2, Ep23 We Pick Up a New Dinghy25 May 2025

Published25 May 2025

Duration14:54

Views176

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S2, Ep22 The Story Behind the Name of our Boat11 May 2025

Published11 May 2025

Duration16:20

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

Published4 May 2025

Duration23:55

Views256

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S2, Ep20 A 2 Hour Project Turns Into 3 Days; Installing Our Radar27 Apr 2025

Published27 Apr 2025

Duration22:06

Views485

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S2, Ep19 How the Sea of Cortez Lures Us20 Apr 2025

Published20 Apr 2025

Duration18:49

Views685

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S2, Ep18 One Step Closer to Retirement Sailing13 Apr 2025

Published13 Apr 2025

Duration14:41

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S2, Ep 17 The Struggle is Real! But Did You See Our Rudder?6 Apr 2025

Published6 Apr 2025

Duration25:33

Views5K

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S2, Ep16 Injuries Can't Slow Down DIY Boat Repairs30 Mar 2025

Published30 Mar 2025

Duration23:31

Views195

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S2, Ep15 Removing and Replacing All Old Through Hulls in Just a Weekend23 Mar 2025

Published23 Mar 2025

Duration22:33

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S2, Ep14 Finally Addressing Overdue Boat Maintenance16 Mar 2025

Published16 Mar 2025

Duration20:11

Views355

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S1, Ep13 Getting Ready for the Haul Out16 Feb 2025

Published16 Feb 2025

Duration18:55

Views130

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S1, Ep12 A Simple Solution to a Scary Problem9 Feb 2025

Published9 Feb 2025

Duration21:16

Views268

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S1, Ep11 San Diego Sailing Adventures1 Feb 2025

Published1 Feb 2025

Duration17:03

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S1, Ep10 Why You Should Inspect Your Chain25 Jan 2025

Published25 Jan 2025

Duration17:16

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S1, Ep9 Time for Boat Projects on the Mystic18 Jan 2025

Published18 Jan 2025

Duration19:23

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S1, Ep8 A long Weekend on the Mystic (at Mariner's Cove)12 Jan 2025

Published12 Jan 2025

Duration20:52

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BOAT TOUR - 1988 43' Irwin MKIII CC4 Jan 2025

Published4 Jan 2025

Duration11:55

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S1, Ep7 We Sail with Family and Friends (San Diego Bay)30 Dec 2024

Published30 Dec 2024

Duration15:47

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S1, Ep6 We Finally Sail Into the Mystic24 Dec 2024

Published24 Dec 2024

Duration27:24

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S1, Ep5 We Buy A New Boat (again)!28 Jul 2024

Published28 Jul 2024

Duration25:15

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S1, Ep4 So Much Work To Do!11 Jul 2024

Published11 Jul 2024

Duration22:33

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S1, Ep3 Bringing her Home!22 Jun 2024

Published22 Jun 2024

Duration29:17

Views6K

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Our Dream to Sail into the Mystic26 May 2024

Published26 May 2024

Duration3:01

Views230

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S1, Ep2 Back to the Beginning25 May 2024

Published25 May 2024

Duration14:00

Views990

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S1, Ep1 Sailing to Oceanside18 May 2024

Published18 May 2024

Duration23:01

Views680

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