SmoCo Sailing

We're Armand, Liya, and our doodle Pinot. In July 2024, we sailed off from Monterey, California aboard our sailboat Cosmo and began the biggest adventure of our lives. Since then, we've been sailing Mexico and beyond, sharing the real highs and lows of full-time cruising. From remote anchorages and incredible wildlife encounters to boat projects, spearfishing, weather, and everything that breaks i…

La Paz, Mexico· 09/2026

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We Fixed One Major Problem On Our Sailboat... And Immediately Found Another | Ep 78Armand and Liya repair a sail drive and leaking windows on *Cosmo* before navigating anchorage chaos in La Paz.4/09/2026 · La Paz, Mexico

Publicado4/09/2026

Duração22:27

Visualizações970

LocalizaçãoLa Paz, Mexico

The Discovery That Ruined Our Winter Cruising Plans & Marine Fridge Install | La Paz, Mexico | Ep 77Armand and Liya manage sail drive oil contamination and a galley fridge installation while hauled out in La Paz.29/08/2026 · La Paz, Mexico

Publicado29/08/2026

Duração20:20

Visualizações2K

LocalizaçãoLa Paz, Mexico

Replacing Our Sailboat Water Tank Flow On/Off Switches | Project Mini-Sode 6Armand and Liya install 15mm Whale push-fit valves to fix leaking water tank selectors on their boat, Cosmo.28/08/2026

Publicado28/08/2026

Duração7:51

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Our Chill Anchorage Turned Into a Recovery Mission: Lost Gear & We Had to Go | Ep 76The crew of SV Cosmo sails 105 miles to La Paz for veterinary care after losing gear.21/08/2026 · Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Publicado21/08/2026

Duração21:30

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LocalizaçãoSea of Cortez, Mexico

We Got Scammed & the Fridge Fiasco Gets More Complicated | Isla Coronado & Isla Danzante | Ep 75The owners of *Cosmo* lose $2,400 to an online refrigerator scam while cruising the Sea of Cortez.16/08/2026 · Isla Coronado, Sea of Cortez

Publicado16/08/2026

Duração16:56

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LocalizaçãoIsla Coronado, Sea of Cortez

Demolition Derby on Our Sailboat & Anchoring in a Billionaire's Backyard | San Juanico | Ep 74Armand and Leah replace a custom galley fridge on *Cosmo* while anchored in San Juanico, Mexico.12/08/2026 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publicado12/08/2026

Duração20:27

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LocalizaçãoMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

[Ep 73] Blue Water, White Sand Beach, & An Abandoned Resort | Exploring Punta ChivatoArmand and Liya service a Faknor 120SD jib furler and practice spinnaker jibes aboard their catamaran *Cosmo*.1/08/2026 · Municipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Publicado1/08/2026

Duração15:38

Visualizações525

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de Mulegé, Mexico

[Ep 72] Santa Rosalía Mechanics Couldn't Solve This | Fridge Fail in MexicoThe crew of Cosmo attempts to repair a leaking fridge compressor and a jammed jib furler in Mexico.25/07/2026 · Santa Rosalía, Mexico

Publicado25/07/2026

Duração18:01

Visualizações536

LocalizaçãoSanta Rosalía, Mexico

[Ep 71] 120-Mile Sail for a Surprise Reunion | Sailing Down Baja Mexico in the Sea of CortezArmand and Liya sail their boat Cosmo 120 miles from Bahia de Los Angeles to Santa Rosalia.18/07/2026 · Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Publicado18/07/2026

Duração19:33

Visualizações845

LocalizaçãoSea of Cortez, Mexico

[Ep 70] Everything Started Going Wrong...Rigging, Fridge, & Charted Mysteries | Refugio, BLAArmand and Liya calibrate standing rigging on Cosmo using Loos gauges to correct mast alignment issues.11/07/2026 · Refugio, Baja California, Mexico

Publicado11/07/2026

Duração21:46

Visualizações833

LocalizaçãoRefugio, Baja California, Mexico

[Ep 69] 26 Miles, Crazy Weather & Our Biggest Catch Yet | Canal de Ballenas & Isla MejiaA 13-pound mutton snapper and a corroded terminal behind a Starlink failure at Isla Mejia.2/07/2026 · Canal de Ballenas, Gulf of California

Publicado2/07/2026

Duração21:14

Visualizações652

LocalizaçãoCanal de Ballenas, Gulf of California

[Ep 68] This Was Supposed to Be an Overnight Stop | Alcatraz Cove in Bahia de los AngelesA shark encounter at Alcatraz Cove changes their spearfishing practice: fish go straight to the dinghy.25/06/2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publicado25/06/2026

Duração15:39

Visualizações618

LocalizaçãoBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 67] Cruising Life Reality: Spend a Passage Day With Us in Baja MexicoA windless Canal de Ballenas forces a diversion to Alcatraz Cove after a jib furling halyard-knot failure.19/06/2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publicado19/06/2026

Duração19:45

Visualizações550

LocalizaçãoBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 66] Spearfishing Success & Baja's Abandoned Resort | Ensenada el PescadorCruisers explore an abandoned resort and spearfish in the clear waters of Ensenada El Pescador, Mexico.13/06/2026 · Ensenada El Pescador, Baja California

Publicado13/06/2026

Duração17:13

Visualizações649

LocalizaçãoEnsenada El Pescador, Baja California

[Ep 65] Fishing Off A Sailboat...Four Fish Hooked In Baja | Bahia de los AngelesTrolling at five knots, Cosmo lands mahi-mahi and skipjack tuna on a single passage in Bahia de Los Angeles.4/06/2026 · Bahia de los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Publicado4/06/2026

Duração18:51

Visualizações762

LocalizaçãoBahia de los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

[Ep 64] Full Moon Floats & Whale Sharks in Bahía de los ÁngelesCruisers in Bahía de los Ángeles experience full moon tidal currents, skipjack fishing, and whale shark encounters.30/05/2026 · La Gringa, Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publicado30/05/2026

Duração14:30

Visualizações570

LocalizaçãoLa Gringa, Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 63] Boat Life Balance In Baja...Hurricanes, Fixing Things, & Fun Along The Way22/05/2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California

Publicado22/05/2026

Duração21:23

Visualizações864

LocalizaçãoBahía de los Ángeles, Baja California

[Ep 62] Fishing, Fuel Runs, and Summer Storms in Baja CaliforniaLaptops go in the oven as a Faraday cage when lightning strikes Bahia de Los Angeles.16/05/2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publicado16/05/2026

Duração16:18

Visualizações511

LocalizaçãoBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 61] From BLA to La Mona — Dolphins, a Storm, and a Missing Boat Summer EssentialA sudden Chubasco at La Mona anchorage destroys a cockpit shade, prompting a failed underwater search attempt.9/05/2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publicado9/05/2026

Duração14:25

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LocalizaçãoBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 60] Connected To Cruisers, Disconnected From The World | Las Rocas on Isla SmithsThe crew troubleshoots a failed 12-volt Starlink conversion after the dish loses power at a remote anchorage.1/05/2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publicado1/05/2026

Duração14:29

Visualizações676

LocalizaçãoBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 59] We Outsmarted the Bees & Had the Island to Ourselves | Isla La Ventana, MexicoA bucket of water placed on the beach successfully lured Africanized honeybees away from the boat.26/04/2026 · Bahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

Publicado26/04/2026

Duração14:06

Visualizações1K

LocalizaçãoBahía de los Ángeles, Mexico

[Ep 58] Stingray Sting, Swarmed by Bees, and Fishing Fails | Cruising Bahia de Los AngelesThe crew of SV Cosmo manages stingray stings, bee swarms, and adverse currents while cruising Baja California.18/04/2026 · Bahia de Los Angeles

Publicado18/04/2026

Duração15:27

Visualizações888

LocalizaçãoBahia de Los Angeles

[Ep 57] Saltwater Leak Inside Our Sailboat | Welcome to Bahia de los Angeles!A persistent V-berth saltwater leak is traced to a poorly drained anchor locker and fixed with fiberglass.12/04/2026 · Bahia de los Angeles

Publicado12/04/2026

Duração19:12

Visualizações828

LocalizaçãoBahia de los Angeles

[Ep 56] No Wind, No Plan… And 18 Days Without A Store | Isla Partida, MexicoThe crew diverted to Isla Partida to avoid a night arrival in poorly charted Midriff Island waters.5/04/2026 · Isla Partida, Mexico

Publicado5/04/2026

Duração18:33

Visualizações929

LocalizaçãoIsla Partida, Mexico

[Ep 55] We Had to Change Plans in the Sea of CortezArmand and Liya diverted to Isla Las Animas after finding the Isla Salsipuedes anchorage dangerously narrow.1/04/2026 · Isla Las Animas, Sea of Cortez

Publicado1/04/2026

Duração13:02

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LocalizaçãoIsla Las Animas, Sea of Cortez

[Ep 54] He Broke It… Then Fixed It and Caught Dinner | San Francisquito in Baja, MexicoInstalling hydrofoil wings on a dinghy transom improves planing efficiency and visibility for the operator.27/03/2026 · Municipio de San Quintín, Mexico

Publicado27/03/2026

Duração15:39

Visualizações851

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de San Quintín, Mexico

[Ep 53] San Francisquito Was Perfect… Until Our Inverter FailedA fried DC circuit breaker caused erratic voltage readings and inverter failure on a Victron power system.18/03/2026 · Municipio de San Quintín, Mexico

Publicado18/03/2026

Duração21:03

Visualizações889

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de San Quintín, Mexico

[Ep 52] We Crossed the Sea of Cortez Overnight | Sailing to San FrancisquitoA couple navigates a shoal during an overnight Sea of Cortez passage before anchoring in Bahia San Francisco.15/03/2026 · Sea of Cortez, near Isla San Pedro

Publicado15/03/2026

Duração17:15

Visualizações593

LocalizaçãoSea of Cortez, near Isla San Pedro

[Ep 51] All Alone & Waiting for a Weather Window | Las Cocinas, MexicoArmand marks Cosmo's engine emergency cutoff red and waits out 30-knot gusts at Las Cocinas before an 80-mile Sea of Cortez crossing.24/02/2026 · Villa de Cos, Mexico

Publicado24/02/2026

Duração12:39

Visualizações644

LocalizaçãoVilla de Cos, Mexico

[Ep 50] When Weather Dictates Your Moves | Sailing To San Carlos & Las CocinasA midnight Sea of Cortez crossing is cancelled after LuckGrib and a Chubasco report reveal 35-mph gusts on the route.17/02/2026 · San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico

Publicado17/02/2026

Duração17:41

Visualizações555

LocalizaçãoSan Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico

[Ep 49] This Anchorage Turned Into a Wind Trap | Bahia San Pedro, MexicoA sailboat weathers three days of gusty conditions in Bahia San Pedro by clearing the deck.7/02/2026 · Bahia San Pedro, Mexico

Publicado7/02/2026

Duração13:55

Visualizações735

LocalizaçãoBahia San Pedro, Mexico

[Ep 48] 3 Months Stuck in the Yard, Cosmo's Finally Free | San Carlos, MexicoA three-month refit in San Carlos concludes with a successful launch and sea trials in Mexico.3/02/2026 · San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico

Publicado3/02/2026

Duração15:07

Visualizações695

LocalizaçãoSan Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico

[Ep 47] Boatyard Era Finale: A Setback, A Surprise & The Final DaysA saildrive bellows replacement required three installs over three months after a mechanic skipped a pressure test.22/01/2026 · Villa de Cos, Mexico

Publicado22/01/2026

Duração13:37

Visualizações820

LocalizaçãoVilla de Cos, Mexico

[Ep 46] Dropping the Rudder is Easier That Putting It Back Up But We've Got a Boatyard Win!A custom-made tool and 3M 5200 sealant successfully secured a replacement rudder bearing housing on *Cosmo*.17/01/2026 · Guaymas, Mexico

Publicado17/01/2026

Duração13:44

Visualizações929

LocalizaçãoGuaymas, Mexico

[Ep 45] Making the Most of Living on the Hard | Boatyard Life in MexicoLiving on the hard in San Carlos requires managing manual gray water drainage and communal facility access.9/01/2026 · San Carlos, Mexico

Publicado9/01/2026

Duração6:50

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[Ep 44] Life on the Hard: Projects, Dumpster Diving, & Making the Most of ItThe crew repairs a gimbaling radar mount and applies Coppercoat while awaiting a replacement rudder bearing.3/01/2026

Publicado3/01/2026

Duração13:29

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[Ep 43] Dropping the Rudder, Uncovering More Projects & Another DelayStripped rudder bearing threads on a French-built boat force a parts search across the US border.29/12/2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publicado29/12/2025

Duração16:55

Visualizações958

LocalizaçãoEl Tomate, Mexico

[Ep 42] Our MOST Intimidating Project Yet & Bussing It Back to the U.S.The crew replaced their sail drive bellows and traveled to Arizona to manage Mexican residency visa paperwork.21/12/2025 · Sea of Cortez

Publicado21/12/2025

Duração15:56

Visualizações538

LocalizaçãoSea of Cortez

Project mini-sode 5 | Coppercoat Antifouling Bottom Paint on Our SailboatApplying Coppercoat requires precise mixing ratios, strict pot-life management, and extensive manual sanding to expose copper.17/12/2025 · San Carlos, Mexico

Publicado17/12/2025

Duração25:40

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LocalizaçãoSan Carlos, Mexico

Project Mini-sode 4 | Installing Underwater LightsInstalling Lumitech underwater lights on SV Cosmo requires hull-penetrating holes, 3M 5200 sealant, and fiberglass reinforcement.13/12/2025

Publicado13/12/2025

Duração19:41

Visualizações470

[Ep 41] First 2 Weeks in the Boatyard & The First Project is Past ScheduleApplying Coppercoat to a bluewater cruiser reveals the barrier-coat timing rules and brutal sanding demands.7/12/2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publicado7/12/2025

Duração16:28

Visualizações851

LocalizaçãoEl Tomate, Mexico

[Ep 40] Made It To The Boatyard & Got Our First Project CurveballA worn rudder bushing discovered mid-haul-out forces a bearing replacement before Coppercoat application.6/12/2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publicado6/12/2025

Duração17:52

Visualizações632

LocalizaçãoEl Tomate, Mexico

[Ep 39] Sailing Across the Sea of Cortez | Baja to Mainland MexicoA 130-mile overnight Sea of Cortez crossing ends at San Carlos ahead of a full Coppercoat haul-out.23/11/2025 · El Tomate, Mexico

Publicado23/11/2025

Duração14:48

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LocalizaçãoEl Tomate, Mexico

[Ep 38] Jib Furler Saga Finale & Farewell to Baja (For Now)Adjusting jib halyard tension and smoothing sharp drum edges resolves recurring furling jams on a Facknor system.20/11/2025 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publicado20/11/2025

Duração10:37

Visualizações398

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

[Ep 37] Climbing the Mast With Power Tools & Hiding From the Northerlies | Sailing to Isla CarmenArmand climbs the mast with a Dremel to cut a sharp furling track shredding jib halyards, then drops the tool into the ocean.19/11/2025 · Municipio de Loreto, Mexico

Publicado19/11/2025

Duração19:22

Visualizações824

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de Loreto, Mexico

[Ep 36] When Sailing Life Isn't So Dreamy | Isla San Francisco to Agua VerdeThe crew of Cosmo repairs a persistent jib halyard wrap issue after a difficult passage to Agua Verde.8/11/2025 · Puerto Agua Verde, Mexico

Publicado8/11/2025

Duração20:23

Visualizações846

LocalizaçãoPuerto Agua Verde, Mexico

[Ep 35] Perfect Sailing to One of Baja’s Best AnchoragesThe crew of *Cosmo* anchors at Isla San Francisco after a successful 20-mile passage in the Sea of Cortez.30/10/2025 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

Publicado30/10/2025

Duração13:48

Visualizações948

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

[Ep 34] Sailing into Turquoise Waters & Exploring Islands in the Sea of CortezThe crew of the sailboat Cosmo uses a 65-pound Mantus anchor to weather northerlies in the Sea of Cortez.28/10/2025 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

Publicado28/10/2025

Duração11:30

Visualizações761

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

[Ep 33] Baja's Top Beach & Prepping For Our Haul-OutThe crew of *Cosmo* struggles with persistent jib furling issues while staging for a haul-out in San Carlos.23/10/2025 · Chametla, Mexico

Publicado23/10/2025

Duração19:59

Visualizações658

LocalizaçãoChametla, Mexico

[Ep 32] Carnaval and Outboard Repair Chaos in La PazA faulty crimp on a power wire extension caused an outboard motor to crank without starting.20/10/2025 · Chametla, Mexico

Publicado20/10/2025

Duração16:25

Visualizações517

LocalizaçãoChametla, Mexico

[Ep 31] 2 Weeks Anchored Off Grid in Baja's Island Paradise | Isla Espiritu SantoThe crew of *Cosmo* manages engine vibration, outboard motor failure, and hull cleaning while anchored in Baja.12/10/2025 · Municipio de La Paz, Mexico

Publicado12/10/2025

Duração22:20

Visualizações923

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de La Paz, Mexico

Project Mini-sode 3 | Dinghy Wheel Installation on Highfield CL290Armand installs Denard Marine inflatable wheels on a Highfield CL290 using a cutting-board spacer to clear the transom lip.5/10/2025 · Villa de Cos, Mexico

Publicado5/10/2025

Duração10:58

Visualizações568

LocalizaçãoVilla de Cos, Mexico

[Ep 30] Our First Taste of La Paz | Groceries, Dentist & Boat WorkThe crew of *Cosmo* installs dinghy wheels and repairs davits while navigating the currents of La Paz.5/10/2025 · La Paz, Mexico

Publicado5/10/2025

Duração23:50

Visualizações677

LocalizaçãoLa Paz, Mexico

[Ep 29] The Calm Bay That Wasn't | Water Tank Discoveries, Dinghy Rescue & New Cruiser FriendsThe crew of *Cosmo* clears a clogged water tank outlet while anchored in Ensenada de los Muertos.27/09/2025 · Municipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Publicado27/09/2025

Duração19:18

Visualizações428

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de Mulegé, Mexico

Project Mini-sode 2 | Why Can't We Pull Water From Our Water Tank??Armand clears sediment from a boat's side water tank to restore consistent pump suction and water flow.27/09/2025

Publicado27/09/2025

Duração8:00

Visualizações201

[Ep 28] Cruising Baja’s Wild Side | Whales, Reefs & Life at Anchor in Los FrailesThe crew of *Cosmo* monitors engine temperatures and navigates wind shifts while anchored at Los Frailes, Mexico.21/09/2025 · Cabo Frailes, Mexico

Publicado21/09/2025

Duração16:51

Visualizações719

LocalizaçãoCabo Frailes, Mexico

[Ep 27] Anchored in Cabo's Tourist Zone For 2 Weeks | Is It A Dream or Absolute Nightmare?Cabo San Lucas offers free anchorage and extensive provisioning access for cruisers despite heavy tourist boat traffic.10/09/2025 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Publicado10/09/2025

Duração19:06

Visualizações476

LocalizaçãoCabo San Lucas, Mexico

[Ep 26] Our Last Long Passage for a While | We Made it to Cabo!Armand and Liya sail Cosmo from Magdalena Bay to Cabo San Lucas, navigating light winds and traffic.2/09/2025 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Publicado2/09/2025

Duração17:10

Visualizações1K

LocalizaçãoCabo San Lucas, Mexico

[Ep 25] Slowing Down in Baja’s Hidden Gem | Anchored in Magdalena BayThe crew of SV Cosmo troubleshoots a DC-to-DC charger alarm while anchored in Magdalena Bay, Baja California.31/08/2025 · Municipio de Comondú, Mexico

Publicado31/08/2025

Duração23:25

Visualizações572

LocalizaçãoMunicipio de Comondú, Mexico

[Ep 24] Exhausted Sailors, Fresh Lobster & Dolphin Magic | Sailing Baja MexicoThe crew of *Cosmo* troubleshoots a freshwater pump failure while anchored in Bahia Santa Maria, Baja Mexico.31/08/2025 · Playa Hermosa, Mexico

Publicado31/08/2025

Duração20:09

Visualizações775

LocalizaçãoPlaya Hermosa, Mexico

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