Videos
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Puerto Penasco & Adios Mexico!
Itty Bitty Video of San Felipe
It's a short one. There just wasn't much to film around the marina. And the one day, we were with our new friend, Bob, I didn't want to be rude & film while we were with him. So, to really sum up San Felipe, it's more of a place to drive or fly to. The town is like an hour walk from the marina. It's just not the place for cruisers. However, as in almost everywhere we've been to in Mexico, the people were lovely!
4 Quick Anchorages
We go through these 4 different anchorages pretty quickly. Don't worry though. The plan is to re-visit at least 2 of them on our way back down in the autumn. What else can I say about this video?...There's fishing. There's Zephyr. There's whales. They are small, but if you focus you can spot them. There are puppies! What more could you want?! Thanks for the love & support!
Zephyr, Puerto Don Juan & Bahia de Los Angeles
In this episode of svMerSea, you'll get to see a lot more of Zephyr. We know he's way cuter than either of us. So enjoy that! There's also dolphins, (up close), an ant army, a rusty engine & general boat life goings on. So sit back, relax & enjoy. If you want more information on Puerto Don Juan or Bahia de Los Angeles, you can read our blog about our experiences in both places at: https://www.svmersea.com/blog/nh5hy66bo042qxnvyqtf98r39p7fcy
We Get Invaded!
Just another one of the crazy & scary things you might have to deal with when cruising. But we make it through. Unscathed. There are some things that you just can't prepare for & that you're going to have to deal with them as they come. Join us in the bays of San Francisquito, Animas Slot & Ensenada Alacran! I promise there is also some fun!
Fun Times in Santa Rosalia!
Just another one of the crazy & scary things you might have to deal with when cruising. But we make it through. Unscathed. There are some things that you just can't prepare for & that you're going to have to deal with them as they come. Join us in the bays of San Francisquito, Animas Slot & Ensenada Alacran! I promise there is also some fun!
Finding Treasures
In this episode of svMerSea we go exploring & find lots of treasures in the 2 anchorages we stay at! We're still in awe of just how unique each anchorage is here in the Sea of Cortez! We haven't gotten bored yet. If you want to know more about our experiences in the places we've gone, head on over to our blog at: https://www.svmersea.com/blog As always, we thank you for watching!
The Comfort of Marina Life
First of all I want to apologize about the shakiness of some shots. This damn Sony ZV E10 doesn't seem to do well with stabilization even with the highest setting on. Let me know if you have any tips! Aside from that, this episode contains snippets of our time in Puerto Escondido. We spent a while there. -Yes, of course it was more than we planned! That's what marina's do. They seduce you with the conveniences & comforts of land life. We haven't succumbed yet but it always remains a fear. Come with us as we get lured into this harbor.
Highs & Lows
Marco! Nopolo!
We leave San Evaristo & make our way up to the anchorage of Nopolo! -Where we spend our time exploring. Actually, we may have found the perfect real estate investment! We do realize that we need a microphone that is further reaching; as far as sound goes. Hopefully, we will have this fully remedied by next season. As always, we thank you for taking the time to watch!
A Hop, Skip & A Sail: To Different Anchorages
In this episode we take MerSea to a variety of anchorages in the Sea of Cortez. This is the kind of sailing/cruising we had dreamed of before heading onto this adventure! Fun with friends, sailing, spearfishing, Zephyr shenanigans... it's all in here! If you're considering sailing the Sea of Cortez, don't hesitate to comment below to ask us any questions. Or go to our website at svMerSea.com to read our blog or get in touch with us through there. Other than that, we wish for all of you to start your own adventure! xxo! -Kendall, Matt & Zephyr
La Paz! La Paz! La Paz!
In this video, we show you snippets of our time in La Paz. I wish I captured more but we must have been enjoying ourselves so much that we were in the present most of the time. However, there is some that we can manage to share with all of you. We're going back in later this year. So I promise to capture some more. One other thing, is that I've used my Sony ZV-E10 camera for most of this footage & it still seems to be shaky even with the "stabilization" mode on. If anyone has any tips or advice. -Or even a better camera, for when our budget allows it, let me know. Thanks in advance!
Sea of Cortez Candy
In this video, we show you snippets of our time in La Paz. I wish I captured more but we must have been enjoying ourselves so much that we were in the present most of the time. However, there is some that we can manage to share with all of you. We're going back in later this year. So I promise to capture some more. One other thing, is that I've used my Sony ZV-E10 camera for most of this footage & it still seems to be shaky even with the "stabilization" mode on. If anyone has any tips or advice. -Or even a better camera, for when our budget allows it, let me know. Thanks in advance!
Ooh La La!
In this episode we spend time in San Jose del Cabo. It's the fanciest place we've encountered yet. Getting out our wallets for some more indulgent things was fun! We stayed there longer than planned but it was worth it. Kind of a nice break before we delved more into the Sea of Cortez.
We Made It To Cabo!
Yes! Hooray! We got to the end of Baja! You may have been wondering if we would be able to pull it off. Well, here's the proof! Actually, I was starting to wonder if we were in west coast Baja purgatory or something. It feels like quite an accomplishment & we are stoked! Thanks so much for being there on this journey. Now all we have to do is go up the other side of Baja. You haven't seen the last of us yet!
No Rest For The Weary
Amidst chaos, it's hard to film sometimes. Okay, a lot of the time. So even though we don't have a lot of crazy footage, we sit down to tell the tale of our "adventures" in Bahia Magdalena. -Kind of like a fireside chat or Ted Talk. -Probably more like a fireside chat. -Maybe even a bedtime story that puts you to sleep. Although, hopefully this won't put you to sleep. Hopefully you can learn something from us in case you're ever in the same situation. Like & subscribe if you are interested in supporting our endeavours. Thanks!
Rock & Roll!
(Not the good kind.)
Pretend you're a bean inside a maraca. Now pretend some kid is playing with that maraca for 2 days straight. Good! Now you can imagine what is was like during our anchorage stay in Punta Abreojos. I usually try to have a lightheartedness about me when experiencing discomfort. But this really tested me. I didn't pass the test very well. Matt & Zephyr actually did a little better. Anyway, we can laugh, & still partially cry, about it now. -And isn't that the main thing? That it's not happening at this moment?
The Glamorous Life!
This week on svMerSea we show you just how fabulous our cruising lifestyle is! -Yeah.... Watch all the fun that ensues while we get our dinghy to shore & change out the oil on the outboard. One thing I ask you to be forgiving on is our head-cam video footage. We are still trying to figure that out. Other than that, I hope you enjoy or endure what we have to share this time! Thanks for watching!
It Started Out So Well…
Hola Everyone! In this video we leave Ensenada & make our way down the Baja Coast. It began in such a lovely way & then the scary reality of what can happen when sailing set in. Although, I am typing this, so we are alive. Check out our adventure.
Crossing the Border!
Well, we did it! -No, not the whole trip but we are now in Mexico! It took blood, sweat & tears to get here but we couldn't be more stoked! Join us for our latest happenings & one very life-changing lesson we learned! Okay, maybe it wasn't life-changing but it was a huge problem that we overcame that has to do with operating a boat! Press play to find out.
Marina Del Rey To Dana Point
Finally! I got this video out! Join us on the most fun golf cart ride ever in Avalon! Still making our way down the coast!
Morro Bay To Marina Del Rey
We are making some more progress! After leaving Morro Bay, we took the chance to stop at a few places along the way upon entering SoCal. It's been fun, it's been some work, but it's always interesting!
And Here We Go!
We have FINALLY left for our 6 month voyage! It feels like it's taken forever to get here. But here we are! -On our 1st real sailing adventure!
Snippets
We are coming even closer to heading out onto the ocean & sailing down south. Our health has had some highs & lows these past few weeks. So videos we came by were somewhat slim pickings. But if you watch to the end you'll see what's to come in 2 weeks!
Getting Closer
Another short sized video. We are getting ready to start boat life again. Sadly, Matt is out of the video this week again. What can I say? He's a hard worker. But he will be back next time. I can almost guarantee that the next video will be more interesting or entertaining or crazy. -Actually, maybe all 3.
The Teeny Tiny Video
This week's video is super short. We've been doing a lot of stuff at the house. Matt's had a ton of work projects, in additon to house projects. So unfortunately he didn't make an appearance. However, Zephyr was available to fill in. He was paid generously with treats.
Projects Before Fun
In this episode you'll experience: cockpit panel testing, anchoring with Kendall's sis & family -only to end up working on a rigging project, finding sea-water inside the boat & a medical kit inspection. So, we relearn, don't wait for the fun. -Have fun during the projects!
A Week In The Life
Making The Most Of The Mundane
Sun’s Out! Let’s Work On The Boat!
Anchoring Out
Bits & Pieces
Ensendada Race 2023
Stanchion Replacement
Cleaning The Mildew & Saltwater Inside Our Boat
Summer Day 2022
Matt’s Oil Filter Change
Before October 2022
Doggie Hotel
Sailing To Catalina & Back 2022
Zephyr Montage
Autumn 2022 Coastal Voyage
What Was Simple Yesterday…
Whales!
Beach Run in Monterey
We Bought A Boat!
The video process starts!