Flight Level Zero

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…

Los Angeles County, United States· aug. 2026

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Why we’re leaving it all behind for the oceanThe crew of a Beneteau First 57 manages single-handed sailing by manually tailing the electric headsail furler.31. aug. 2026 · Los Angeles County, United States

Publisert31. aug. 2026

Varighet21:39

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StedLos Angeles County, United States

Back to our roots at AirVenture 2026!Chris and Karmen revisit AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, eight years after surviving the Blue Bonnet Bell crash.14. aug. 2026 · Oshkosh, United States

Publisert14. aug. 2026

Varighet16:39

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StedOshkosh, United States

Climbing the Mast and Diving a Ship Wreck!!A coolant leak from Vanity Point's diesel cooling pump develops on the return run from Two Harbors to San Pedro.1. aug. 2026

Publisert1. aug. 2026

Varighet19:38

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We're finally back on the water after boat repairs!*Vanishing Point* undergoes rudder and drivetrain repairs at a Marina Del Rey boatyard to resolve vibration issues.26. juli 2026 · Los Angeles County, United States

Publisert26. juli 2026

Varighet21:32

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StedLos Angeles County, United States

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. juli 2026 · Rancho Palos Verdes, United States

Publisert16. juli 2026

Varighet21:05

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StedRancho Palos Verdes, United States

This is What Sailing Actually Looks LikeA loaded headsail stalls an electric furler mid-passage; unloading the sail restores it.6. juli 2026 · Los Angeles County, United States

Publisert6. juli 2026

Varighet13:58

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StedLos Angeles County, United States

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. juli 2026 · Ketchikan, United States

Publisert2. juli 2026

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StedKetchikan, United States

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

Publisert12. juni 2026

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StedUnderway 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. juni 2026 · Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island

Publisert5. juni 2026

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StedAvalon 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. mai 2026 · Los Angeles, California

Publisert27. mai 2026

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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. mai 2026 · Avalon, Catalina Island

Publisert18. mai 2026

Varighet16:17

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StedAvalon, 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. mai 2026

Publisert18. mai 2026

Varighet0:55

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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. mai 2026

Publisert1. mai 2026

Varighet11:39

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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

Publisert19. apr. 2026

Varighet14:39

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StedAvalon, 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

Publisert12. apr. 2026

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StedL.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. mars 2026 · San Pedro, California

Publisert24. mars 2026

Varighet16:32

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StedSan 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

Publisert28. feb. 2026

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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

Publisert1. feb. 2026

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StedTwo 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

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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

Publisert16. jan. 2026

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StedAvalon, 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

Publisert8. jan. 2026

Varighet12:58

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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

Publisert1. jan. 2026

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StedCat 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. des. 2025 · Los Angeles, California

Publisert25. des. 2025

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Day Sail to Stretch Her LegsBeneteau 57 Vanishing Point hits 8 knots on 14 apparent for its first sail out of LA Harbor.5. des. 2025 · off the coast of Los Angeles, California

Publisert5. des. 2025

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Stedoff 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

Publisert21. nov. 2025

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StedNewport 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. okt. 2025 · off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California

Publisert31. okt. 2025

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Stedoff 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. okt. 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Publisert24. okt. 2025

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StedBaja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Annapolis Boat Show 2025A halyard-hung deck lounge net supports 1,600 pounds and installs tool-free in minutes.16. okt. 2025 · Annapolis, Maryland

Publisert16. okt. 2025

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StedAnnapolis, 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. okt. 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

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Baja Naval Refit and PaintVanishing Point's Baja Naval hull repaint — sanded to gel coat, faired, and dust-free spray finished.30. sep. 2025 · Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico

Publisert30. sep. 2025

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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. sep. 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

Publisert12. sep. 2025

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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

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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

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Unload Vanishing PointChris and Karmen offload their boat *Vanishing Point* from a transport ship in Ensenada for a shipyard refit.2. aug. 2025

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Transport UpdateVanishing Point crosses the Pacific on MV Donogrok, bound for Ensenada with Marshall Islands registration pending.20. juli 2025

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The LiftThe owners of a Beneteau 57 ship their vessel to Mexico to avoid U.S. import tariffs.30. juni 2025

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Full-Time Sailing—Are We Crazy?Chris and Karmen visit the Australia Zoo to see the wildlife exhibits and meet Bob Irwin.23. juni 2025

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Getting her ready to shipThe crew of the Beneteau 57 *Vanishing Point* prepares for shipping by manually securing deck gear and maintenance.16. juni 2025

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Discussing a Legend!Vanishing Point's Beneteau Far 57 raced Sydney to Hobart twice, finishing ninth in class both years.11. juni 2025

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Pre-purchase SurveyChris prepares *Aeronautical* for a pre-purchase survey at Cabrillo Boat Shop while awaiting transport for *Vanishing Point*.17. mai 2025

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First Week on Vanishing PointThe owners refit *Vanishing Point* in Brisbane, replacing Yanmar engine mounts and upgrading the Victron electrical system.27. apr. 2025

Publisert27. apr. 2025

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First Look at Vanishing Point – Are We Making a Mistake?The buyer of Vanishing Point plans to ship the vessel from Brisbane to Ensenada for cosmetic upgrades.31. mars 2025

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SailGP21. mars 2025

Publisert21. mars 2025

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Vanishing Point11. mars 2025

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Tragic loss of a Beloved Crewmember!25. feb. 2025

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Island White and touring a Beneteau Farr 572. feb. 2025

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Mexico Dreams and Touring an Oyster 5626. jan. 2025

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Sailing to dinner and touring a Tayana 58DS9. jan. 2025

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Nothing but Sailing and Sun!26. des. 2024

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Day Sail before an Oyster 53 tour16. des. 2024

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Installing a Lofrans Tigres Windlass6. des. 2024

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BoostSurf28. nov. 2024

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Dive trip to Bonaire22. nov. 2024

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Taking a break4. nov. 2024

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Singlehand Sailing to Cat Harbor27. okt. 2024

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Annapolis 202420. okt. 2024

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Coastal fog and the best review ever!11. okt. 2024

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Help us name our Dinghy!4. okt. 2024

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Full Tour of Our 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 42cc28. sep. 2024

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Casino Point Exploration10. sep. 2024

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Annapolis, Maryland1Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island1Avalon, Catalina Island2Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California1Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico3Cat Harbor, Catalina Island1Ensenada, Mexico1Ketchikan, United States1L.A. Harbor, California1Los Angeles County, United States3Los Angeles, California2Newport Beach, California1off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California1off the coast of Los Angeles, California1Oshkosh, United States1Rancho Palos Verdes, United States1San Pedro, California1the US1Two Harbors, Catalina Island1Underway from the mainland to Avalon, Catalina Island1