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Living La Vida Loca~ Last Friday, we left Espiritu Santos and set sail on an epic 28-hour journey to Topolobompo, a small village on the other side of Mexico. These 28 hours turned into an adventure that made us so happy when we arrived. As we approached the marina, the 11 nautical mile channel seemed … Continue reading Living La Vida Loca~

Life’s a Beach~ It’s day three in remote Bahia Cardonal, Isla Partida, population of 380. and I’m convinced the wind here has a vendetta against our swimming plans! Dodging those gusts is like playing an extreme version of beach volleyball. On the bright side, our furry friend Cooper got to stretch his legs and play … Continue reading Life’s a Beach~

They Warned Us! Time to pull anchor and go! The winds are about to make their grand entrance. Rumor has it that La Paz will be shutting down its port due to the impending 30 knot winds. They say that once the port is closed, no boat can leave, and if you dare to defy … Continue reading They Warned Us!

Adrenaline Junkies and Holiday Cheer! This year, we traded the cozy comforts of home for an adventure on the high seas. Sure, it’s a bit unconventional, and we may end up with seawater in our stockings, but making memories that will last a lifetime. Jay Rosen, our honorary elf of the high seas, retrieved a … Continue reading Adrenaline Junkies and Holiday Cheer!

Workout on the Catamaran! Couple of days ago Jay suggested we work out in the morning and then go for a swim followed by a fabulous breakfast. Well, after hearing him out, I had the most intense workout … or should I say, lifting my coffee cup and watching Jay workout! Who needs a gym … Continue reading Workout on the Catamaran!

Paw Pedi’s, Waltzing Winds and Provisioning Translation! Good Wednesday morning to all. We have had fun in La Paz this past week, but, it’s been an adventure! Today, our rigging lines are getting fixed and preparing to set sail again. It’s like sending our boat to the spa for some pampering. Hopefully, Mother Nature decides … Continue reading Paw Pedi’s, Waltzing Winds and Provisioning Translation!

The Devastation is Real! Wednesday afternoon we arrived and dropped anchor in La Paz after a peaceful journey from Los Muertos. The ocean was tranquil, and the winds were gentle, making our trip a breeze! A week before our adventure was to begin, La Paz was hit hard by the devastating hurricane, Norma. We were … Continue reading The Devastation is Real!

More Adrenaline Filled Days! Sunday morning we left Cabo with stops planned in Los Frailes and Los Muertos, and then on to La Paz this morning. With 4am departures these last two days, we’re just six hours away from La Paz—and we can’t wait to arrive and get off the hamster wheel of go, go, … Continue reading More Adrenaline Filled Days!

Many have asked how we spend our time during those long passages between islands? So below we have given a fun perspective to the difference of being crew on our modest Catamaran versus a pampered guest on a luxury cruise ship On our Cat you can say goodbye to chair hogs/squatters, dining divas, and boorish … Continue reading No Chair Hogs/Squatters, Dining Divas or Boorish Boozers—

We Made it to Cabo! Hypnautic just sailed into Cabo San Lucas after surviving an epic 28-hour journey from Bahia Santa Maria. That’s right, we made it! The heat here is no joke, hot, hot weather, had to turn the A/C on but hey, we’re willing to sacrifice a few buckets of sweat for this … Continue reading We Made it to Cabo San Lucas

Setting sail with the 2023 Baja Ha-Ha has been quite the adventure! A lot of fun, thrill seeking moments, and NEW experiences. Yesterday we were supposed to leave Bahia Santa Maria at 7am for Cabo San Lucas, our third leg of the Ha Ha. But alas, the wind had other plans! It unleashed its fury … Continue reading From Easy Bayside Sailors to Adrenaline Junkies!

November 5, 2023 Sunday night, our adventure to Bahia Santa Maria took an unexpected twist. 25 miles out from our destination, Mother Nature decided to put on a spectacular light show and rattle the heck out of us. Lightning bolts crackled and danced upon the water, giving us all a dazzling display of nature’s power. … Continue reading Lightening Strikes, Cookies and Serenity~