Sailing Blue Pearl

Ahoy there! We are Chris and Jessica Hanna (along with fur babies Daisy and Max). After traveling the United States in an RV for over two years, we traveled to La Paz, Baja California Sur and bought a 1984, 65 foot sailboat. After her nine and a half week refit on the hard, we’re finally living aboard in and around the Sea of Cortez. There’s still much to do to bring her back to her original glo…

La Paz, Mexico· may 2025

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Our Precious Daisy Mae💔A family shares a lullaby about moonlight, hills, and a hidden rose with a child named Kira.6 jun 2026

Publicado6 jun 2026

Duración11:07

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Ep 100 | The Grand FinaleChris Hanna and Jessica Hanna celebrate reaching a milestone aboard Blue Pearl.15 jun 2025

Publicado15 jun 2025

Duración12:15

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Ep 99 | A great adventure!Blue Pearl's dinghy prop is destroyed hitting a sunken wreck during a Club Cruceros poker run in La Paz.25 may 2025 · La Paz, Mexico

Publicado25 may 2025

Duración19:29

Vistas2K

UbicaciónLa Paz, Mexico

Ep 98 | Our big newsChris and Jessica Hanna are selling their boat, Blue Pearl, after three years of cruising Mexico.11 may 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publicado11 may 2025

Duración20:57

Vistas3K

UbicaciónEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 97 | Irwin 65 | Full Boat TourThe video for the Irwin 65 tour contains no technical or descriptive information about the vessel.27 abr 2025

Publicado27 abr 2025

Duración8:31

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Ep 96 | Incredible sailing | new friends and anchoring dramaBlue Pearl avoids a collision in San Evaristo after a dragging charter boat hooks their anchor chain.13 abr 2025 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

Publicado13 abr 2025

Duración16:27

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UbicaciónMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

Ep 95 | Gnarly swells "better than a roller coaster!"Blue Pearl seeks shelter in the waiting room outside Puerto Escondido to avoid forecasted 35-knot wind gusts.30 mar 2025 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publicado30 mar 2025

Duración18:15

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UbicaciónMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

Ep 94 | The amazing Sea of CortezBlue Pearl cruises from Bahía de Concepción to Isla Coronados to meet family arriving in Loreto.16 mar 2025 · Municipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Publicado16 mar 2025

Duración23:21

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UbicaciónMunicipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Ep 93 | And we're off! | Mainland Mexico to Baja in record timeBlue Pearl completes a 75-mile Sea of Cortez crossing before suffering a broken transmission reverse cable.2 mar 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publicado2 mar 2025

Duración28:02

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UbicaciónEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 92 | Installing ALL NEW electronics and NMEA 2000 systemBlue Pearl upgrades to a full B&G NMEA 2000 electronics suite, including Triton 2 displays and Zeus 3S.16 feb 2025 · Villa de Cos, Mexico

Publicado16 feb 2025

Duración17:48

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UbicaciónVilla de Cos, Mexico

Ep 91 | The best laid plans...A marina power surge forces a full NEMA 2000 backbone replacement aboard Blue Pearl in San Carlos.2 feb 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publicado2 feb 2025

Duración6:01

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UbicaciónEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 90 | San Carlos mooring troubleThe crew of Blue Pearl abandons a San Carlos mooring after repeated collisions with a neighboring vessel.19 ene 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publicado19 ene 2025

Duración18:11

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UbicaciónEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 89 | Cortez Crossing!Blue Pearl crosses the Sea of Cortez to San Carlos and secures a mooring with local assistance.5 ene 2025 · Municipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Publicado5 ene 2025

Duración19:14

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UbicaciónMunicipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Ep 88 | Adventures of sailing Blue PearlBlue Pearl anchored at San Juanico North and Punta Pulpito while transiting north toward San Carlos, Mexico.1 dic 2024 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publicado1 dic 2024

Duración20:28

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UbicaciónMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

Ep 87 | The ocean is full of surprises | Above and belowBlue Pearl encounters 25-knot winds and agitated seas while sailing a beam reach toward Loreto, Mexico.17 nov 2024 · Loreto, Mexico

Publicado17 nov 2024

Duración13:04

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UbicaciónLoreto, Mexico

Ep 86 | Living life to it's fullest!Blue Pearl crew uses a stern anchor to stabilize the vessel against rollers in the Sea of Cortez.3 nov 2024 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publicado3 nov 2024

Duración15:08

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UbicaciónMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

EP 85 | Just when we think it's all coming together...Blue Pearl crew replaces failed marine refrigeration with a household unit after a steering cable failure.20 oct 2024

Publicado20 oct 2024

Duración21:08

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Ep 84 | Pure bliss! Until it wasn't...Blue Pearl crew seeks professional repair in La Paz for a generator failing to power onboard systems.6 oct 2024 · La Paz, Mexico

Publicado6 oct 2024

Duración24:02

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UbicaciónLa Paz, Mexico

Ep 83 | Crossing the Sea of Cortez | One adventure after another!Blue Pearl crew restores dinghy functionality in Loreto, Mexico, after a local mechanic repairs damaged ignition wiring.22 sep 2024 · Loreto, Mexico

Publicado22 sep 2024

Duración18:15

Vistas2K

UbicaciónLoreto, Mexico

Ep 82 | B.O.A.T. Break Out Another THOUSAND!The crew of Blue Pearl repaired fried electronics and rudder slop before departing La Cruz for Mazatlán.8 sep 2024 · La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Publicado8 sep 2024

Duración15:03

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UbicaciónLa Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Ep 81 | A HUGE upgrade for Blue Pearl!The owners of Blue Pearl replaced a failing 20 kW Westerbeke with an 11 kW Kohler diesel generator.25 ago 2024

Publicado25 ago 2024

Duración32:58

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Ep 80 | DIY at the docs!The crew of Blue Pearl performs extensive maintenance, including plumbing, refrigeration, and sail hardware upgrades while docked.11 ago 2024

Publicado11 ago 2024

Duración17:58

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Ep 79 | Banderas Bay SAIL | and ADIOS to the OLD GENNY!!The crew of Blue Pearl troubleshoots a trailing anchor and multiple electrical failures during a Banderas Bay sail.28 jul 2024 · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Publicado28 jul 2024

Duración15:38

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UbicaciónPuerto Vallarta, Mexico

Ep 78 | FUN in the SUN and BOAT LOADS of work!Blue Pearl undergoes electrical upgrades including a Victron MultiPlus 12-volt 3000 inverter installation in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.14 jul 2024 · La Paz, Mexico

Publicado14 jul 2024

Duración26:32

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UbicaciónLa Paz, Mexico

Ep 77 | A reality of living on a boatThe owners of a 65-foot boat share the realities of managing complex systems and maintenance while cruising.30 jun 2024 · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Publicado30 jun 2024

Duración19:27

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UbicaciónPuerto Vallarta, Mexico

Ep 76 | Is it worth all this?Blue Pearl's Westerbeke 20kW generator reaches 7,654 hours and fails beyond repair in La Cruz.16 jun 2024 · La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Publicado16 jun 2024

Duración30:57

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UbicaciónLa Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Ep 75 | Total Solar Eclipse underway PLUS we cruise to La Cruz!Blue Pearl crew repairs a refrigerator compressor and VHF antenna while transiting from Mazatlán to La Cruz.2 jun 2024 · La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Publicado2 jun 2024

Duración18:04

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UbicaciónLa Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Ep 74 | We've arrived! Time to explore MazatlanChris Hanna installs a 600-amp battery switch and troubleshoots refrigeration and AC issues on Blue Pearl.19 may 2024 · Mazatlán, Mexico

Publicado19 may 2024

Duración16:46

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UbicaciónMazatlán, Mexico

Ep 73 | Epic sailing and near disasters | Mazatlan bound!The crew of Blue Pearl manages steering failure and a propeller strike during a 200-mile offshore passage.5 may 2024 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publicado5 may 2024

Duración24:29

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UbicaciónMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

Ep 72 | Rolling seas, high winds and our first overnight passage!Blue Pearl utilizes cockpit clears and a buddy boat system to navigate overnight passages in Mexican waters.21 abr 2024 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publicado21 abr 2024

Duración26:40

Vistas4K

UbicaciónBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Ep 71 | Blue Pearl SPLASHES this week!The crew of Blue Pearl completes a six-week DIY refit at Cabrilla's Boat Yard before splashing.7 abr 2024

Publicado7 abr 2024

Duración26:14

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Ep 70 | Life raft raft-up and boat loads of work!The crew of Blue Pearl replaces five through-hull valves and fabricates custom cockpit enclosures while hauled out.24 mar 2024 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publicado24 mar 2024

Duración25:47

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UbicaciónEl Tomate, Mexico

Ep 69 | Life on the hardThe crew of Blue Pearl replaces seized through-hull valves and upgrades to an 800-amp-hour lithium battery bank.10 mar 2024 · Toa Baja, United States

Publicado10 mar 2024

Duración22:10

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UbicaciónToa Baja, United States

Ep 68 | Getting dirty!The crew of *Blue Pearl* upgrades dinghy winches and installs lithium batteries while hauled out in Mexico.25 feb 2024 · Mazatlán, Mexico

Publicado25 feb 2024

Duración15:42

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UbicaciónMazatlán, Mexico

Ep 67 | Hauling out in Peñasco!The crew of the Blue Pearl hauls out in Puerto Peñasco to perform hull maintenance and bottom painting.11 feb 2024 · Rocky Point, Mexico

Publicado11 feb 2024

Duración16:16

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UbicaciónRocky Point, Mexico

Ep 66 | Sailing to Peñasco with two dogs, a cat and a ratBlue Pearl sails 70 miles from San Felipe to Puerto Peñasco with a rat still aboard and no marina slip reserved.28 ene 2024 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publicado28 ene 2024

Duración17:58

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UbicaciónSan Felipe, Mexico

Ep 65 | Our first week back and it’s a doozy!Chris and Jessica Hanna repair rodent-damaged wiring and refrigeration systems aboard Blue Pearl in San Felipe Marina.14 ene 2024 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publicado14 ene 2024

Duración14:52

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UbicaciónSan Felipe, Mexico

Ep 64 | With a little help from the Navy...The crew repairs a Perkins engine heat exchanger and fixes a long-standing refrigeration leak on Blue Pearl.10 dic 2023 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publicado10 dic 2023

Duración12:53

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UbicaciónSan Felipe, Mexico

Ep 63 | Upgrades to The Pearl!Chris Hanna upgrades the solar array on Blue Pearl to 500 watts and repairs a damaged stanchion.3 dic 2023

Publicado3 dic 2023

Duración8:51

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Ep 62 | We've had better days...Blue Pearl sustains starboard hull damage after three days pinned against San Felipe's Fonotour dock in 35-knot gusts.20 nov 2023 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publicado20 nov 2023

Duración10:09

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UbicaciónSan Felipe, Mexico

Ep 61 | One project after anotherChris Hanna repairs the steering quadrant on Blue Pearl after mismatched thread sizes cause cable failure.12 nov 2023

Publicado12 nov 2023

Duración16:59

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Ep 60 | Our first comedy!Blue Pearl returns to San Felipe for refit work, including a bathroom sink swap that forces a door trim.29 oct 2023 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publicado29 oct 2023

Duración8:42

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UbicaciónSan Felipe, Mexico

Ep 59 | One adventure after another!A mechanic identifies the Blue Pearl windlass as a modified Jaguar XKE starter motor requiring internal repairs.15 oct 2023 · Newport Beach, United States

Publicado15 oct 2023

Duración10:05

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UbicaciónNewport Beach, United States

Ep 58 | Boat issues and land adventures!The crew of Blue Pearl restores air conditioning after troubleshooting high shore power voltage in La Paz.1 oct 2023 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publicado1 oct 2023

Duración13:09

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UbicaciónSan Felipe, Mexico

Ep 57 | Hurricane Hilary | "lines are breaking, we're doing the best we can"Blue Pearl sustains severe hull abrasion and loses all dock lines during 60 mph winds from Hurricane Hilary.3 sep 2023 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publicado3 sep 2023

Duración12:17

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UbicaciónSan Felipe, Mexico

Ep 56 | One last adventure before we dock the boat!The Blue Pearl secures a marina slip in San Felipe for long-term repairs after navigating shifting shoals.27 ago 2023 · Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Publicado27 ago 2023

Duración20:16

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UbicaciónSea of Cortez, Mexico

Ep 55 | Bay of LA with a surprise visit!The crew of *Blue Pearl* navigates 11-foot tidal ranges and rocky shorelines while visiting Bahia de Los Angeles.20 ago 2023 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publicado20 ago 2023

Duración17:42

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UbicaciónBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Ep 54 | A very rough week of bee swarms, sea swells and zero feet below the keel - but dolphins!🙌Blue Pearl crew navigates bee swarms, grounding, and heavy swells while sailing north in the Sea of Cortez.13 ago 2023 · Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Publicado13 ago 2023

Duración18:47

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UbicaciónSea of Cortez, Mexico

Ep 53 | From Santa Rosalia to Sweet Pea CoveBlue Pearl crew members struggle with poor holding and submerged hazards while anchoring in Santa Rosalia, Mexico.30 jul 2023 · Santa Rosalía, Mexico

Publicado30 jul 2023

Duración13:38

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UbicaciónSanta Rosalía, Mexico

Ep 52 | All work and a little play!The owner of *Blue Pearl* repairs rudder quadrant slop in Santa Rosalia by filing mating surfaces flat.23 jul 2023 · Santa Rosalía, Mexico

Publicado23 jul 2023

Duración19:39

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UbicaciónSanta Rosalía, Mexico

Ep 51 | Boat maintenance, weird sea creatures, fantastic sailing and making new friends!The crew of Blue Pearl repairs steering quadrant slop and replaces a damaged dinghy propeller in Mulegé.16 jul 2023

Publicado16 jul 2023

Duración23:45

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Ep 50 | One year with Blue Pearl | Cost to purchase and refit our 1984 Irwin 65The owners of Blue Pearl spent $72,000 on refits and repairs during their first year of ownership.2 jul 2023 · La Paz, Mexico

Publicado2 jul 2023

Duración19:26

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UbicaciónLa Paz, Mexico

Ep 49 | Wind in our sails, deserted beaches and unbelievable marine lifeThe *Blue Pearl* crew restores a refrigerator cooling pump and catches a bonito while sailing north.25 jun 2023 · San Juanico, Mexico

Publicado25 jun 2023

Duración21:44

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UbicaciónSan Juanico, Mexico

Ep 48 | From beach bonfires to a volcano hike | Making life an adventure!Blue Pearl crew hikes the Coronados volcano and manages a bee infestation caused by rinsing snorkeling gear.18 jun 2023 · Isla Coronados, Baja California Sur

Publicado18 jun 2023

Duración16:59

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UbicaciónIsla Coronados, Baja California Sur

Ep 47 | A week in the lifeThe crew of Blue Pearl navigates light winds and manages bilge pump maintenance while cruising near Loreto.11 jun 2023 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publicado11 jun 2023

Duración20:27

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UbicaciónMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

Ep 46 | A major repair we've been putting off4 jun 2023

Publicado4 jun 2023

Duración18:02

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Ep 45 | And celebrate we did!28 may 2023

Publicado28 may 2023

Duración24:55

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Ep 44 | Kicked off Candeleros beach!?The owner repairs a non-functional radar on Blue Pearl by bypassing a faulty Wi-Fi interface box.21 may 2023 · Bahia Candeleros, Sea of Cortez

Publicado21 may 2023

Duración24:39

Vistas3K

UbicaciónBahia Candeleros, Sea of Cortez

Ep 43 | What a life we liveChris and Jessica Hanna sail Blue Pearl from Puerto Los Gatos to the anchorage at Agua Verde.7 may 2023 · Puerto Agua Verde, Mexico

Publicado7 may 2023

Duración15:58

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UbicaciónPuerto Agua Verde, Mexico

Ep 42 | We're outta here! 🙌Blue Pearl departs La Paz for a northward passage through the Sea of Cortez toward Puerto Penasco.30 abr 2023 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

Publicado30 abr 2023

Duración22:04

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UbicaciónMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

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