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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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 Oct 2026

Published11 Oct 2026

Duration33:41

Views2K

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 Oct 2026 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Published4 Oct 2026

Duration27:53

Views14K

LocationCabo 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 Sept 2026 · Loreto, Mexico

Published27 Sept 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.21 Sept 2026 · Puerto Agua Verde, Mexico

Published21 Sept 2026

Duration30:47

Views4K

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.13 Sept 2026 · Gulf of California

Published13 Sept 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.6 Sept 2026 · Chametla, Mexico

Published6 Sept 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.30 Aug 2026 · Chametla, Mexico

Published30 Aug 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.23 Aug 2026 · Chametla, Mexico

Published23 Aug 2026

Duration26:37

Views448

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.5 Aug 2026 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Published5 Aug 2026

Duration21:14

Views538

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.19 Jul 2026 · Puerto Magdalena, Mexico

Published19 Jul 2026

Duration26:31

Views673

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.10 Jul 2026 · San Juanico, Mexico

Published10 Jul 2026

Duration20:34

Views805

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.28 Jun 2026 · Bahía Tortugas, Mexico

Published28 Jun 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.21 Jun 2026 · Isla de Cedros, Mexico

Published21 Jun 2026

Duration23:51

Views718

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.8 Jun 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles

Published8 Jun 2026

Duration26:29

Views4K

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

Views937

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

Views607

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

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.21 Apr 2026 · Ensenada

Published21 Apr 2026

Duration20:10

Views858

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

Views627

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, Mexico

Published20 Feb 2026

Duration34:24

Views466

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.25 Jan 2026 · Municipio de San Felipe, Mexico

Published25 Jan 2026

Duration20:37

Views450

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.20 Jan 2026 · Ejido 27 de Enero, Mexico

Published20 Jan 2026

Duration20:55

Views591

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.11 Jan 2026 · Bahía de San Quintín

Published11 Jan 2026

Duration16:34

Views335

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 · Ejido Papalote, Mexico

Published4 Jan 2026

Duration22:24

Views957

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.30 Dec 2025 · Ejido Papalote, Mexico

Published30 Dec 2025

Duration31:31

Views491

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.21 Dec 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

Published21 Dec 2025

Duration28:37

Views829

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.14 Dec 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

Published14 Dec 2025

Duration26:20

Views873

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.7 Dec 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published7 Dec 2025

Duration17:22

Views795

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.30 Nov 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published30 Nov 2025

Duration20:57

Views442

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.24 Nov 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published24 Nov 2025

Duration21:20

Views289

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.9 Nov 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published9 Nov 2025

Duration20:30

Views303

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.31 Oct 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published31 Oct 2025

Duration15:25

Views183

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.20 Oct 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published20 Oct 2025

Duration29:58

Views622

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.12 Oct 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published12 Oct 2025

Duration29:35

Views293

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.3 Oct 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published3 Oct 2025

Duration20:08

Views369

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.24 Sept 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published24 Sept 2025

Duration29:27

Views243

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*.10 Sept 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published10 Sept 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.31 Aug 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published31 Aug 2025

Duration24:36

Views236

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.24 Aug 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published24 Aug 2025

Duration15:48

Views563

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.17 Aug 2025 · Los Angeles County, United States

Published17 Aug 2025

Duration21:28

Views379

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.11 Aug 2025 · Los Angeles County, United States

Published11 Aug 2025

Duration18:31

Views591

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.3 Aug 2025 · Los Angeles County, United States

Published3 Aug 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.29 Jul 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published29 Jul 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.21 Jul 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published21 Jul 2025

Duration22:57

Views302

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.13 Jul 2025 · The Sea of Cortez

Published13 Jul 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.6 Jul 2025

Published6 Jul 2025

Duration22:08

Views179

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

Published29 Jun 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.22 Jun 2025

Published22 Jun 2025

Duration20:08

Views241

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 Jun 2025

Published16 Jun 2025

Duration18:10

Views156

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

Published13 Jun 2025

Duration1:49

Views556

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.9 Jun 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published9 Jun 2025

Duration14:49

Views298

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.25 May 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published25 May 2025

Duration14:54

Views207

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.11 May 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published11 May 2025

Duration16:20

Views259

LocationSan Diego, United States

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

Published4 May 2025

Duration23:55

Views271

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 Apr 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published27 Apr 2025

Duration22:06

Views512

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.20 Apr 2025 · Municipio de San Felipe, Mexico

Published20 Apr 2025

Duration18:49

Views735

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.13 Apr 2025 · San Diego, United States

Published13 Apr 2025

Duration14:41

Views610

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.6 Apr 2025 · Oceanside, United States

Published6 Apr 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.30 Mar 2025 · Oceanside, United States

Published30 Mar 2025

Duration23:31

Views209

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.23 Mar 2025 · Oceanside, United States

Published23 Mar 2025

Duration22:33

Views213

LocationOceanside, United States

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