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· mai 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. juni 2026

Publisert6. juni 2026

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

Publisert15. juni 2025

Varighet12:15

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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. mai 2025 · La Paz, Mexico

Publisert25. mai 2025

Varighet19:29

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

Publisert11. mai 2025

Varighet20:57

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StedEl 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. apr. 2025

Publisert27. apr. 2025

Varighet8:31

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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. apr. 2025 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

Publisert13. apr. 2025

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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. mars 2025 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publisert30. mars 2025

Varighet18:15

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

Publisert16. mars 2025

Varighet23:21

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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. mars 2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publisert2. mars 2025

Varighet28:02

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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

Publisert16. feb. 2025

Varighet17:48

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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

Publisert2. feb. 2025

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

Publisert19. jan. 2025

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

Publisert5. jan. 2025

Varighet19:14

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

Publisert1. des. 2024

Varighet20:28

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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

Publisert17. nov. 2024

Varighet13:04

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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

Publisert3. nov. 2024

Varighet15:08

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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. okt. 2024

Publisert20. okt. 2024

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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. okt. 2024 · La Paz, Mexico

Publisert6. okt. 2024

Varighet24:02

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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

Publisert22. sep. 2024

Varighet18:15

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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

Publisert8. sep. 2024

Varighet15:03

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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. aug. 2024

Publisert25. aug. 2024

Varighet32:58

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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. aug. 2024

Publisert11. aug. 2024

Varighet17:58

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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. juli 2024 · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Publisert28. juli 2024

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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. juli 2024 · La Paz, Mexico

Publisert14. juli 2024

Varighet26:32

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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. juni 2024 · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Publisert30. juni 2024

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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. juni 2024 · La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Publisert16. juni 2024

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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. juni 2024 · La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

Publisert2. juni 2024

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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. mai 2024 · Mazatlán, Mexico

Publisert19. mai 2024

Varighet16:46

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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. mai 2024 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publisert5. mai 2024

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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. apr. 2024 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publisert21. apr. 2024

Varighet26:40

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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. apr. 2024

Publisert7. apr. 2024

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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. mars 2024 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publisert24. mars 2024

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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. mars 2024 · Toa Baja, United States

Publisert10. mars 2024

Varighet22:10

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StedToa 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

Publisert25. feb. 2024

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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

Publisert11. feb. 2024

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StedRocky 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. jan. 2024 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publisert28. jan. 2024

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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. jan. 2024 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publisert14. jan. 2024

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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. des. 2023 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publisert10. des. 2023

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

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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

Publisert20. nov. 2023

Varighet10:09

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

Publisert12. nov. 2023

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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. okt. 2023 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publisert29. okt. 2023

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

Publisert15. okt. 2023

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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. okt. 2023 · San Felipe, Mexico

Publisert1. okt. 2023

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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

Publisert3. sep. 2023

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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. aug. 2023 · Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Publisert27. aug. 2023

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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. aug. 2023 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publisert20. aug. 2023

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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. aug. 2023 · Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Publisert13. aug. 2023

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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. juli 2023 · Santa Rosalía, Mexico

Publisert30. juli 2023

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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. juli 2023 · Santa Rosalía, Mexico

Publisert23. juli 2023

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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. juli 2023

Publisert16. juli 2023

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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. juli 2023 · La Paz, Mexico

Publisert2. juli 2023

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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. juni 2023 · San Juanico, Mexico

Publisert25. juni 2023

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StedSan 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. juni 2023 · Isla Coronados, Baja California Sur

Publisert18. juni 2023

Varighet16:59

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StedIsla Coronados, Baja California Sur

Ep 47 | A week in the life11. juni 2023

Publisert11. juni 2023

Varighet20:27

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

Publisert4. juni 2023

Varighet18:02

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Ep 45 | And celebrate we did!28. mai 2023

Publisert28. mai 2023

Varighet24:55

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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. mai 2023 · Bahia Candeleros, Sea of Cortez

Publisert21. mai 2023

Varighet24:39

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StedBahia 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. mai 2023 · Puerto Agua Verde, Mexico

Publisert7. mai 2023

Varighet15:58

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StedPuerto 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. apr. 2023 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

Publisert30. apr. 2023

Varighet22:04

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