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…

Chametla, Mexico· aug. 2026

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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

Publisert30. aug. 2026

Varighet20:11

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StedChametla, 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

Publisert23. aug. 2026

Varighet26:37

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StedChametla, 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

Publisert5. aug. 2026

Varighet21:14

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StedCabo 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. juli 2026 · Puerto Magdalena, Mexico

Publisert19. juli 2026

Varighet26:31

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StedPuerto 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. juli 2026 · San Juanico, Mexico

Publisert10. juli 2026

Varighet20:34

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StedSan 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. juni 2026 · Bahía Tortugas, Mexico

Publisert28. juni 2026

Varighet29:22

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StedBahía 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. juni 2026 · Isla de Cedros, Mexico

Publisert21. juni 2026

Varighet23:51

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StedIsla 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. juni 2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles

Publisert8. juni 2026

Varighet26:29

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Ep58 Racing a Storm to San QuintinA coastal transit from Ensenada to San Quintin demonstrates that wave size dictates comfort more than wind.24. mai 2026 · San Quintín

Publisert24. mai 2026

Varighet19:50

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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. mai 2026 · Ensenada

Publisert19. mai 2026

Varighet23:03

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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. mai 2026 · Ensenada

Publisert7. mai 2026

Varighet32:47

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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

Publisert21. apr. 2026

Varighet20:10

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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

Publisert16. apr. 2026

Varighet1:56

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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

Publisert20. feb. 2026

Varighet34:24

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StedEnsenada, 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

Publisert25. jan. 2026

Varighet20:37

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StedMunicipio 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

Publisert20. jan. 2026

Varighet20:55

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StedEjido 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

Publisert11. jan. 2026

Varighet16:34

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StedBahía 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

Publisert4. jan. 2026

Varighet22:24

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StedEjido 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. des. 2025 · Ejido Papalote, Mexico

Publisert30. des. 2025

Varighet31:31

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StedEjido 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. des. 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

Publisert21. des. 2025

Varighet28:37

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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. des. 2025 · Ensenada, Mexico

Publisert14. des. 2025

Varighet26:20

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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. des. 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert7. des. 2025

Varighet17:22

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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

Publisert30. nov. 2025

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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

Publisert24. nov. 2025

Varighet21:20

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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

Publisert9. nov. 2025

Varighet20:30

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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. okt. 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert31. okt. 2025

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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. okt. 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert20. okt. 2025

Varighet29:58

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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. okt. 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert12. okt. 2025

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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. okt. 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert3. okt. 2025

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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. sep. 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert24. sep. 2025

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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. sep. 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert10. sep. 2025

Varighet21:08

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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

Publisert31. aug. 2025

Varighet24:36

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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

Publisert24. aug. 2025

Varighet15:48

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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

Publisert17. aug. 2025

Varighet21:28

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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

Publisert11. aug. 2025

Varighet18:31

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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

Publisert3. aug. 2025

Varighet28:39

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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. juli 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert29. juli 2025

Varighet15:21

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S3, Ep30 Our Tie Dye SpinnakerThe crew of *Into the Mystic* installs temporary solar panels and tests a used spinnaker before Catalina.21. juli 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert21. juli 2025

Varighet22:57

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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. juli 2025 · The Sea of Cortez

Publisert13. juli 2025

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S3, Ep28 She Rides Alas!The crew restores an Atomic 4 engine on *El Reposado* by redesigning the exhaust to prevent reversion.6. juli 2025

Publisert6. juli 2025

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

Publisert29. juni 2025

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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. juni 2025

Publisert22. juni 2025

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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. juni 2025

Publisert16. juni 2025

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

Publisert13. juni 2025

Varighet1:49

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S3, Ep24 Our First Sailing Race!The crew of Into the Mystic navigated light winds and a fouled headsail during their first regatta.9. juni 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert9. juni 2025

Varighet14:49

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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. mai 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert25. mai 2025

Varighet14:54

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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. mai 2025 · San Diego, United States

Publisert11. mai 2025

Varighet16:20

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S2, Ep21 A Setback with our Retirement Sailing Plans4. mai 2025

Publisert4. mai 2025

Varighet23:55

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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

Publisert27. apr. 2025

Varighet22:06

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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

Publisert20. apr. 2025

Varighet18:49

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StedMunicipio 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

Publisert13. apr. 2025

Varighet14:41

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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

Publisert6. apr. 2025

Varighet25:33

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StedOceanside, 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. mars 2025 · Oceanside, United States

Publisert30. mars 2025

Varighet23:31

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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. mars 2025 · Oceanside, United States

Publisert23. mars 2025

Varighet22:33

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S2, Ep14 Finally Addressing Overdue Boat MaintenanceThe crew of Into the Mystic replaces seven corroded through-hull fittings and ball valves in Oceanside, California.16. mars 2025 · Oceanside, United States

Publisert16. mars 2025

Varighet20:11

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S1, Ep13 Getting Ready for the Haul Out16. feb. 2025

Publisert16. feb. 2025

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S1, Ep12 A Simple Solution to a Scary Problem9. feb. 2025

Publisert9. feb. 2025

Varighet21:16

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S1, Ep11 San Diego Sailing Adventures1. feb. 2025

Publisert1. feb. 2025

Varighet17:03

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S1, Ep10 Why You Should Inspect Your Chain25. jan. 2025

Publisert25. jan. 2025

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S1, Ep9 Time for Boat Projects on the Mystic18. jan. 2025

Publisert18. jan. 2025

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Bahía de los Ángeles1Bahía de San Quintín1Bahía Tortugas, Mexico1Cabo San Lucas, Mexico1Chametla, Mexico2Ejido 27 de Enero, Mexico1Ejido Papalote, Mexico2Ensenada3Ensenada, Mexico3Isla de Cedros, Mexico1Los Angeles County, United States3Municipio de San Felipe, Mexico2Oceanside, United States4Puerto Magdalena, Mexico1sailing down the Baja Peninsula and into the Sea of Cortez1San Diego, United States21San Juanico, Mexico1San Quintín1The Sea of Cortez1