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- [Tips For Boat Show Season](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/09/16/tips-for-boat-show-season/) - As the temperatures start to drop and summer fades into fall, a unique buzz fills the air for sailing enthusiasts—it's sailboat show season! From the East Coast to the West, and even beyond U.S. shores, these events draw boaters, dreamers, and adventurers from all walks of life to marvel at the finest vessels on the
- [Building a Bowsprit](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/04/09/building-a-bowsprit/) - So... I’m not perfect. Shocking, I know. I thought I had a solid system for keeping track of blog posts, published articles, and pitches — but this one? It slipped through the cracks. And that’s a shame, because it’s a damn good write-up that could’ve brought a ton of traffic to our site.nBut hey, it’s
- [Judging a Boat by Its Books: 10 Must-Have Reads for Your Ship’s Library](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/08/25/must-have-sailing-books/) - (and a few more for good measure) I don’t consider myself a judgmental person per se… but when I step aboard another vessel, I can’t help but glance at the ship’s library. Books tell you a lot about a sailor—whether they lean toward self-improvement, practical manuals, humor, or (after my own heart) the thrill of
- [The Last Sail Of The Season](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/08/09/last-sail-of-2024/) - Our final month of cruising for the season seemed to fly by in a blur of activity and adventure. After an unforgettable 11-day road trip with our friends Max and Karen, we found ourselves back in La Cruz, hurriedly repacking our bags and filling a big duffle with items to take back to the States.
- [Solo Sailing Between Solitude and Community](https://www.svavocet.com/2026/04/13/solo-sailing/) - Navigating the uneasy distance between isolation and connection and facing the unfamiliar familiarities of the seasons pasts By Christopher Neely The first light in the Sea of Cortez doesn’t arrive all at once, but rather spills in slowly, like carefully pouring my coffee into my mug while the stove continues to gimbal and my cat
- [Just Say Yes](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/07/25/just-say-yes/) - Big Sierra Takes Mexico Taxi! Taxi! Taxi! Amiga, Taxi?! I grabbed my friend's hand as we navigated through the crowd of taxi drivers and advertisers looking to extort those who just landed for top dollar, regardless of the distance. It was hot, and although I urged him to change into shorts before leaving the airport,
- [A Little More Mazatlan](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/06/26/hiking-in-mazatlan/) - In my opinion, there’s nothing quite like waking up slow with the sunrise, easing into the day with a warm cup of coffee, and enjoying Cleocat snuggles. However, there are a few exceptional activities that can entice me to start my day before dawn. One of these is the thrill of a renowned hike with
- [ApocEclipse in Mazatlán](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/06/12/eclipse-in-mazatlan/) - We sailed 200 miles for an event that lasted 4 minutes, but the memories we made will last a lifetime.
- [The Banderas Bay Regatta](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/04/30/the-banderas-bay-regatta/) - After a few weeks anchored in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Chris felt the itch to do something new and exciting, prompting him to sign Avocet up for the 31st annual Banderas Bay Regatta. From its inception, the three-day Banderas Bay Regatta was created by cruisers, for cruisers attracting sailors of all kinds to the enchanting
- [Back to Lusty Land](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/04/23/back-to-lusty-land/) - AKA La Cruz de Huanacaxtle The wind was the first thing to greet us as we sailed into Banderas Bay, putting the swell on our stern and propelling us towards La Cruz. Anticipating the afternoon winds, we had reefed or sails prior to rounding Punta de Mita, and were pleased to see that our predictions
- [We Gotta Get Out of Here - Crossing the Sea](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/04/10/sailing-with-depression/) - In just six days, I found myself at a breaking point. It might sound absurd to feel "stranded" in paradise, with endless options to socialize, hike, or explore, yet instead feeling like I was slowly deteriorating inside Avocet. At the time, I didn’t fully grasp the gravity of the situation. The repetitive cycle of days
- [Why We Aren’t at the Annapolis Boat Show This Year](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/10/09/no-boat-show/) - When the sea gives way to silence, what remains? So… we aren’t at the Annapolis Boat Show this year. Trust me—we wanted to be. Well, I wanted to be. Annapolis has always been a highlight for us: a yearly reunion with friends from around the globe, where the laughter flows like dark rum and we
- [Our Mission to San Javier Mission, BCS](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/04/03/our-mission-to-san-javier-mission-bcs/) - It's My Birthday! When it comes to birthdays, mine tends to either be blended into Christophers or get overlooked entirely since it falls on Valentines day. At this point I have become numb to it, but when I mentioned to Peter it would be nice to be solely celebrated he took it upon himself to
- [Bahia Ballandra ](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/03/29/bahia-ballandra/) - After being blown out of Isla Coronados, we laid anchor in Bahia Ballandra, a new-to-us anchorage on Isla Carmen. Kessel had already been anchored for a few hours, but was hidden perfectly behind the 100+ foot yacht Expedition Infinity who had also followed us from the previous location. After setting our hook, I pulled out
- [Isla Coronados and Loreto](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/03/24/isla-coronados-and-loreto/) - When I think of my 2023 cruising season the main memories that come to mind are our engine woes, finding a family in La Cruz, and wakeboarding in Isla Coronados - which is why it was SO cool to be back! After a lovely day's sail from Pulpito, Chris and I were the first boat
- [Punta Pulpito](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/03/16/punta-pulpito/) - After a lovely sail from Chivato, we arrived at Punta Pulpito and set our hook alongside crew-less Kessel. Her tender, Jabba, was gone which could only mean one thing: Peter probably hit the water as soon as his hook did, likely with a speargun in hand. Right after we set our hook, my suspicions were
- [Punta Chivato](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/02/27/punta-chivato/) - There should be no surprise when I tell you that cruising fosters a special community. We cross paths with so many like minded individuals, spending anywhere from hours to months together if our plans align. When we inevitably sail our separate ways, we are grateful that we are able to stay connected through social media
- [Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/02/20/santa-rosalia/) - After an exhilarating 150-nautical-mile sail from Refugio, the sight of Santa Rosalia's breakwater felt like a beacon of hope amidst the tumultuous seas. With the wind howling in the 30s, we rode the 5 foot waves into the tiny harbor, maneuvering cautiously before finally securing our vessel to the dock in a side-tie configuration. Initially,
- [Puerto Refugio, Isla Angel de le Guarda](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/02/10/refugio-anchorage/) - Our first sail of the season felt like a personal “welcome back” from Poseidon and Zephyrus themselves as the sea was calm and wind was fine. After a wonderful 105 nm jaunt south, we set our hook in Refugio anchorage on Isla Angel de le Guarda around 8:00 am, a truly epic place to spend
- [The Garnet Fire](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/09/08/the-garnet-fire/) - Here We Go Again Maybe I make chaos poetic because I’m a writer. Or maybe it’s just the irony I can’t unsee. Five years ago, the Creek Fire chewed through 379,000 acres of the Sierra National Forest—the place I call home. I wrote about it; that piece ended up in a book and the local
- [The Haul Out: Take 2](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/01/25/the-haul-out-take-2/) - The connection between vessel and crew is a tale as old as time, and for those of us who live aboard their vessels the bond goes only deeper. With that in mind, I am sure you can imagine how good it felt to return to Avocet after a six month stint on terra firma -
- [All About Avocet](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/08/29/cheoy-lee-41/) - People recognize that Avocet is a Cheoy Lee, but often fail to identify her model. She looks strikingly similar to the Offshore 41 but has key differences - so why the confusion?
- [The Annapolis Boat Show 2023](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/12/01/the-annapolis-boat-show-2023/) - The Road to Annapolis After a few solid days of hanging with the fam' in Massachusetts, we tossed our backpacks in the rental car, punched Annapolis into the GPS, and geared up for a week of pure shenanigans. "Well, this is gonna be somethin'," Chris declared, biting into one of the apples we had picked
- [Boys Trip to Peñasco](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/12/20/boys-trip-to-penasco/) - If you've ever embarked on a road trip, you're probably familiar with the unique blend of excitement and stress that comes with preparing for the journey ahead. Well, amplify that tenfold and add a border crossing to the mix and you might reach the stress level Chris was at in late October of 2023. Over
- [The Regatta We Won’t Forget](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/07/24/victory-21-regatta/) - The only thing better than the sound of new sails is the sound of your friends cheering from the shoreline… or at least, that’s what I wanted this year’s High Sierra Regatta to be about. But like most good sailing stories, things didn’t quite go according to plan. It was a beautiful morning—the kind where
- [High Sierra Regatta 2023](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/10/25/high-sierra-regatta-2023/) - Almost as soon as we stepped foot on California soil we didn’t hesitate racing back to the water. However, we did trade in the salty sea for the freshwater lake we call “home”. Long before Avocet, there was Geronimo, the Victory 21’ that Chris taught me how to sail aboard when we were teenagers (although
- [Stories Under Sail: The Fiction-Fueled Voyage of Liz Shipton](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/07/01/stories-under-sail/) - It was another day in the office—filing new boater applications, counting rent checks, and talking shop with whoever wandered through. As a marina manager, I heard a lot of stories. Some tall, some tired, most told over a counter sticky with salt. Meanwhile, I was daydreaming about taking our own boat, Avocet, to far-off places.
- [One Full Year Away](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/06/16/one-full-year-away/) - June 16th, Journal Entry (aka the "land" version of a Captains Log) One full year away from our sweet Avocet.We never meant to be gone this long.But life had other plans—less salt, more soil. In that time, I’ve come to understand just how rare and remarkable our floating home truly is. Avocet isn’t just a boat—she’s
- [Adios Avocet - The Haul Out](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/10/15/adios-avocet-the-haul-out/) - Peñasco Party - Part One Hauling out was different this time. Our life was even more-so weaved into the boat, and we were in an entirely different country. Haul Time The last time Avocet was on dry land was in 2020, when we hauled out just days before the world shut down leaving just the
- [The Last 100 Miles to Peñasco](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/09/30/the-last-100-miles-to-penasco/) - Here’s Where Things Get Interesting Although Chris and I are accustomed to being on the go, constantly, our 3 month “break” in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle truly felt like we had started to settle down. We knew all the places to eat, the bartenders knew our names (for better or worse) and we had made
- [Making Mediterranean Memories with Family](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/05/26/mediterranean-memories/) - How We Spent 15 Days in Italy and Greece It all felt strangely familiar—like déjà vu wrapped in jet lag and excitement. Just a few years ago, we boarded a plane to Italy for our very first international family trip together, a whirlwind of gelato, grappa, and group texts with too many emojis. Although it
- [Isla Coronados, Baja California Sur](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/09/20/isla-coronado/) - If there's one thing that sailing adventures thus far have taught us, it's that some places are simply destined to leave a mark on your heart. Isla Coronado, a hidden gem in the vast expanse of Mexico's coastal beauty, is one such place that made not only our fifth wedding anniversary but also our 2023
- [V-Cove, Our Own Slice of Paradise](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/09/10/v-cove-our-own-slice-of-paradise/) - Escondido - V Cove Well, Honeymoon cove on Isla Danzante sounded great in theory, but we were immediately swarmed by bees and I received my very first jellyfish stings when I jumped in the water to snorkel - baptized by sting. Kessel was the first to pull the hook and leave, but once dried off we were
- [Agua? Verde. ](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/08/30/agua-verde/) - Nestled along the shores of the enchanting Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur, Mexico, lies Agua Verde. Far away from the bustling tourist hotspots, this charming coastal village welcomes intrepid travelers seeking an authentic Mexican experience in a serene and unspoiled setting. It’s a place where time seems to slow down, and worries dissipate with every gentle sea breeze… at least that's what the guidebook said.
- [Isla San Francisco](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/08/20/isla-san-francisco/) - Located off the eastern coast of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico, Isla San Francisco is known for its untouched wilderness.
- [What’s in My Backpack? Essential Gear for Travel & Adventure](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/03/10/whats-in-my-backpack/) - Every seasoned traveler has that one bag—the one that’s been slung over their shoulder on countless journeys, filled with both essentials and memories. For me, that backpack was a market find in La Cruz, Mexico. It wasn’t anything fancy, but it carried me through some of the best (and most chaotic) moments of my travels.
- [Lusty Nights & Sun-Kissed Days: Birthday Adventures in Mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/02/25/lusty-nights-sun-kissed-days/) - The Eagles won. No surprise there—though I’m sure some Swifties were less than thrilled. Truth be told, we didn’t watch the big game, but I kept tabs on the score as we drove south. That morning, we’d said goodbye to Runaground Ranch, parting ways with our friend Peter, who had all but moved in with
- [San Blas, Nayarit](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/08/01/perkins-crocodiles-and-massages/) - Chris’s legs were dangling above the pit that once held our Perkins engine, debating his next move while painted in oil, diesel, sweat and dirt. His phone was in his right hand on speaker-phone while his left hand collected various dirty towels and tools around him. His brother, Jon, was on the phone weighing in
- [27 Year Old Woman Seeking Friendships Beyond the Sea](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/01/25/friendships/) - “It’s just different… you know?” A cackle from the wood stove intercepted my conversation. Cleo curled up at my feet as we absorbed the warmth from the flames while chatting with Ruth from SV Rediviva over the phone. It had been seven months since we last saw Avocet, which meant it had been about eight
- [Leaving La Cruz (for REAL This Time)](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/08/09/leaving-la-cruz/) - Leaving La Cruz was tough but with a working engine and hurricane season on our heels we were at peace with our decision.
- [The Boat Will Not Tip Over](https://www.svavocet.com/2025/01/11/the-boat-will-not-tip-over/) - And Here is Why By: Marissa Neely “The boat will not tip over, the boat will not tip over, the boat will not tip over even if you try” The silly and whimsical song by Emily of S/V Temptress played on repeat in my head as my mantra while our boat, Avocet, bashed north in
- [Happy New Year! Plans for 2025 and More...](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/12/31/happy-new-year-plans-for-2025-and-more/) - Stick around until the end for an important announcement... Winter '24 Ahoy readers! As 2024 comes to a close, I am feeling extra nostalgic lately as we reflect on our year and make plans for the next. We kicked off 2024 in Puerto Peñasco finishing up boat projects before splashing Avocet back into the water
- [Cruising Tools](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/11/10/cruising-tools/) - Inside Chris's Tool Bag Hello, readers! Chris here. It’s a rare occasion for me to write (rest assured, Marissa did edit this), but she urged me to sit down and share some of my favorite tools we have aboard Avocet. I’ve taken the liberty of sorting them for you: I have a lot of specialty
- [Practical Gifts for Salty Sailors and Minimalists (Third Edition)](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/11/14/gifts-for-sailors/) - ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with gifts perfect for the salty sailors and minimalists in your life? After nearly six years aboard Avocet, we've learned that the most cherished gifts are often those that make life easier, spark joy, or offer an unforgettable experience. In
- [Practical Gifts for Salty Sailors and Minimalists ( Second Edition)](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/11/08/practical-gifts-for-salty-sailors-and-minimalists-second-edition/) - 'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread the holiday cheer than by choosing the perfect gift for the salty sailors in your life? Going on 5 years of living aboard Avocet, some of the best gifts we have ever received are those of necessity and convenience, or experiences all together,
- [Haul Out in Ventura Harbor Boatyard](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/05/11/boatel-california/) - The cool sea breeze playfully wraps around my sunkissed skin as I basque in the warm afternoon light. Gently swaying from the comfort of our foredeck hammock... then reality hit
- [DIY Lithium Batteries for our Sailboat](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/02/22/sailboat-lithium-batteries/) - S/V Avocet’s Lithium Conversion Battleborn, Victron, Relion… These are only some of the most common drop-in lithium battery brands available today. While many boats are converting to lithium batteries, they are not always financially feasible for the cost conscious sailors such as Chris and myself. When we were first looking to replace our soon-to-be-expiring AGM
- [Morro Bay, California](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/03/06/morro-bay-california/) - The Morro Bay anchorage is very narrow, sandwiched between the Sandspit Beach shoal and 3 mooring balls with the approximate depth of 15 feet.
- [Monterey Bay, California](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/02/19/monterey-bay-california/) - The Monterey Anchorage is not well protected from any northern wind chop or swell, and is reported to be a very rolly place to lay your anchor.
- [Richardson Bay, San Francisco](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/11/07/richardson-bay-san-francisco/) - Living on a boat was one low income housing option that used to exist in California, but once gentrification came, options disappeared and increased pressure on homelessness.
- [Sailboat Mast Rebuild](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/12/17/mast-rebuild/) - Pulling the Stick Since 2018 Chris and I have worked hard to reinforce the structural integrity of our boat while also adding our own personal flair. Through every refit we have become more familiar with Avocet’s design and layup, touching nearly every inch of the boat in the process. While the major projects have ultimately
- [Toe Rail to Bulwark Conversion](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/11/17/toerail-to-bulwark-conversion/) - Addressing the Stereotype When we bought Avocet in 2018 we knew right away there were a number of issues that needed to be addressed. Although well-loved by her previous owners she had been sitting for a time and it showed primarily in her moldy lockers and tired varnish. Before moving aboard, Chris, his mom, and
- [Sailboat Head Refit](https://www.svavocet.com/2019/05/09/sailboat-head/) - Chris and I had discussed refitting our head since day 1 of becoming Avocet's new crew, and one night while drinking wine and talking about our future plans we decided to stop holding back and get our hands dirty with phase 1 of the refit process. Let me explain one thing first before I jump into the part of the blog you came here to read.....
- [The Annapolis Boat Show 2024](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/10/22/annapolis-boat-show-2024/) - It can’t be this tough…I thought as I fiddled with the tray. Well, what would be a tray if I could figure out how to get it out of the arm rest. It was my first time in first class, and it was showing. We had spent the past week pregaming for this trip with
- [Back in La Cruz (and the rebuild of our Perkins 4.108)](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/07/15/rebuilding-a-perkins-4-108/) - Here We Go Again For us, it was like being back in the trenches; Chris head down into our bilge, covered in oil and diesel while swearing like a sailor… which I suppose was appropriate. It was our first day back in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle after limping our way from Isla Isabel where our
- [Surprise! Family Reunion](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/10/07/surprise-family-reunion/) - “Marissa, please” Chris pleaded from the “arrivals” sidewalk. He had just flown home from a shoot where he filmed a TV show with Richard Branson in New York City. Despite his week-long absence, I was less than eager to leave our car unattended at the airport to help him schlep camera gear from baggage claim
- [Sailing San Francisco Bay](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/09/10/sailing-san-francisco-bay/) - I’ll never forget the feeling of sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, into San Francisco Bay. The sun was shining, and the famous fog stretched its fingers into our horizon that was a mix of city scape and islands. This was our first destination after casting off for cruising, a three day passage north from
- [Meet Our Boat Cat, Cleo](https://www.svavocet.com/2019/01/29/travel-cat/) - You all asked for more info on our deck paw Cleo so here it is! The blog you have so desperately requested. Hopefully this answers all of your que...
- [Isla Isabel, Mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/07/01/isla-isabel-mexico/) - We sailed to Isla Isabel, a small volcanic island off the west coast of Mexico, 70 miles north of Banderas Bay. It is known as the Galapagos of Mexico.
- [5 Boat Projects We Did Before Going Cruising](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/09/02/boat-projects/) - We bought our boat in 2018 and spent four years preparing her for the adventures that awaited us beyond the horizon. Now, with many miles behind us, we are deeply grateful for the work we put into her before setting sail. While we undertook numerous cosmetic projects, like painting and varnishing, it’s the five key
- [Hasta Luego, La Cruz](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/06/30/hasta-luego-la-cruz/) - Our days in La Cruz were numbered (or, so we thought) so we did our best to fill our time left with memories made alongside our new favorite people
- [6 YouTube Lessons I Have Learned in 6 Years](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/08/23/6-youtube-lessons/) - From a Sailing YouTuber and Digital Marketing Firm Owner A banner flashed across my YouTube home screen: "It’s your channel's birthday!" Had it really been six years on YouTube? Six years of living on our sailboat and documenting everything—from projects to adventures south of the border. Beneath the celebratory message were our stats for the
- [Boats, Planes and Automobiles](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/08/18/boatyard-2024/) - “It’s time,” Chris said, his voice heavy with emotion. We embraced, both drenched in sweat, and pulled away with tears in our eyes. “We can never sell this boat,” I whispered, glancing around at Avocet’s now-empty spice rack and fruitless basket. Our collection of mugs peaked through the shelf behind our sparkling clean stove. “I
- [Quarter Berth Refit (With 4 Year Update)](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/12/20/quarter-berth-refit/) - Our boat had a double bunk quarter berth which made it hard for crew to sleep comfortably, especially if they were taller that 6 feet, so we grabbed a saw and got to work refitting our quarter berth
- [A New Chapter for Sea Castle](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/07/29/a-new-chapter-for-sea-castle/) - The San Francisco Bay is well-known in the sailing community for its sporty conditions and salty atmosphere which helps mold successful and skillful sailors. Chris grew up sailing in the Bay aboard his family's boat, Sea Castle, a 1979 Mason 43. This beautiful high displacement cruiser has been in the family for 30 years, being
- [DIY Sail Stack Pack](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/01/25/diy-sailboat-stack-pack/) - Although you can buy a stack pack, making one is probably easier (and way cheaper) than you think.
- [Building a Dodger for our Sailboat](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/07/02/building-a-dodger-for-our-sailboat/) - Another DIY Project, Brought to You by the Avocet Crew After all of the projects we have done aboard our sailboat, Avocet, I am pretty positive that Chris’s biological makeup mostly consists of fiberglass- just think about all the reconstruction, sanding, and fairing we have done… It is hard to believe he would be anything
- [Exploring Mexico: Our 11-Day Road Trip from Banderas Bay to the Heart of the Country](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/07/31/exploring-mexico/) - Day 1 - Tequila (The Place, Not the Drink… But Plenty of That Too) "Road trips with friends are the perfect recipe for adventure, laughter, and unforgettable memories; it's not just about the destination, but the journey you take together." - Unknown "You have to be kidding me," Chris said as they popped the hood.
- [Yelapa, Mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/06/19/yelapa-mexico/) - Yelapa is a small beach town in Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico that we got to experience by sailboat with our friends.
- [It's the Circle of Life... or Maybe It's Just Marissa Hula Hooping](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/07/15/hula-hooping/) - The sun bled through our portlight window similarly to Max’s toe on the dance floor the night prior. I still couldn’t believe how he managed to bust it up so badly on the very first night of the town party. But while he and Karen were surely assessing the damage with sober eyes, we were
- [Birthday Celebrations, Galore!](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/06/30/maxs-birthday/) - Welcome Home Oh, thank you Jack Daniel's Old Number Seven… Garrett's voice floated throughout the bar as he sang his signature song. His wife, Ruth, stared at her soulmate with the biggest doe-eyes, singing along with the rest of us. Tennessee whiskey got me drinkin' in heaven… Alma brought me another cider, my favorite, before
- [Our Temazcal Experience](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/05/30/our-temazcal-experience/) - A Temazcal is a traditional sweat lodge that some call a Mayan sauna, but that is an oversimplification of an intensely spiritual ceremony. 
- [La Cruz de Huanacaxtle](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/05/18/la-cruz-de-huanacaxtle/) - What was supposed to be a week-long stay in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle turned into a month, then months, but all for good reason. The vortex is REAL.
- [The Long Haul (Part 1)](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/04/14/the-long-haul-part-1/) - It was Tuesday, February 7th 2023 at 13:00 with our course set for Bahia Magdelena, or as the cruisers call it “Mag Bay”, with Turtle Bay as a plan B.
- [Our Escape from Morro Bay](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/03/13/escape-morro-bay/) - Avocet spent nearly two months in Morro Bay & was subject to storms, a gash, a grounding that had us praying for an end to the madness but it wasn’t all bad.
- [Fire and Farewells](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/05/05/fire-and-farewells/) - At the time of writing this, many of our friends are already halfway across the pacific ocean, while we are sitting right where they left us, but I’m not complaining. When I think back on our final weeks together it is hard to create a cohesive timeline since all of the days of dancing, singing,
- [Crossing the Sea of Cortez](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/05/01/crossing-the-sea-of-cortez/) - We were crossing the Sea of Cortez from Cabo San Lucas with our course set for Chacala, completely disobeying the cardinal rule of cruising: you can choose a time or a place, but you can’t choose both. 
- [Mainland Magic - Chacala](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/04/14/mainland-magic-chacala/) - Finally “I have been looking forward to this for an entire year” I said as the plate of benedictinos y cafe de olla was sat in front of me. We had a perfect view of Avocet in the anchorage; the only boat in this little slice of paradise. Lalaxtli restaurant is just a few steps
- [Intermission](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/04/06/intermission/) - Hello, Homeport It was cold and damp, with the familiar sound of waves crashing on the beach echoing throughout the harbor. Darkness painted our home port in an eerie glow, which wasn’t the warmest welcome home, but after a whole day of air travel and navigating LAX, I was ready to get comfy aboard Sea
- [The Long Haul (Part 2)](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/04/21/the-long-haul-part-2/) - It was a new chapter for the Avocet crew that would have an entirely new set of misadventures to write about and we started off strong thanks to our pal Peter. 
- [First Sail of the Season](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/02/01/first-sail-of-the-season/) - Peñasco - Isla Ángel de le Guarda Jan 23, 2024 As our friends bid us farewell from the hauling way, tears welled up in our eyes and their cheers echoed in the air. Soon all that could be heard was the rumble of our Perkins diesel and the promise of wind whispering through our rigging.
- [Dear Avocet, We're Coming For You!](https://www.svavocet.com/2024/01/18/dear-avocet-were-coming-for-you/) - I sat on the living room floor, surrounded by green bins that contained my entire life. It felt strange, considering that just days earlier, we had hosted a housewarming party that doubled as a bon voyage party - a party that brought our family together to celebrate the strange but exciting dichotomy. We had only
- [Catalina to Ensenada, Mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/04/10/catalina-to-ensenada-mexico/) - We made it to Mexico! And then were almost kicked out.
- [Another Catalina Rendezvous](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/04/03/another-catalina-rendezvous/) - Although unplanned, I was excited to spend our last days in the U.S. at Catalina Island, even if it was all while waiting for parts to arrive by mail. 
- [New England](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/11/15/new-england/) - Every time I have tried to write about our trips to the Annapolis Boat Show I get so overwhelmed that I close my laptop and never look back - this year was no different. However, since the trip was so intertwined with family, friends and fun (the 3 F’s of life) I felt compelled to do the
- [Welcome Home (Port)](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/03/19/welcome-home-port/) - Our Short and Sweet Visit Back in Ventura I cried when we saw the breakwater; not just because I was so excited to be out of Morro Bay, but because we were returning to our homeport with a story to tell. It had been nearly six months since we cast off, leaving our dock family
- [Summer 2023 Update](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/11/01/summer-2023-update/) - The recollection of summer 2023 has become nebulous. Not only was it physically taxing (particularly on Chris) but it was mentally straining on the two of us as well, which has made us crave the days where our biggest problem was deciding if we should go to shore and hike or snorkel around Avocet. You
- [Our Love Story](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/09/15/our-love-story/) - The Early Years I was recently writing an upcoming blog post about our time in Isla Coronados For those of you that don’t know our story, this is a good time to tell it - well, the sparknotes version anyways. Chris and I officially met back in 2009 at a mutual friend's wedding. My dad
- [Banderas Bay](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/06/10/banderas-bay/) - We were getting comfy, and soon realized this was the La Cruz vortex people warned us about.
- [Santa Cruz - Home Sweet Home](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/02/07/santa-cruz-home-sweet-home/) - The Harbor itself was built primarily for small crafts, making navigation tight, but we were thrilled to have an end tie located on the east side.
- [Chacala, Mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/05/10/chacala-mexico/) - Chacala is a quiet fishing village, north of Puerto Vallarta with a great free anchorage.
- [How to Deal With a Copycat](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/04/30/how-to-deal-with-a-copycat/) - When “Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery” Doesn’t Ring True.
- [What Goes Up, Must Come Down](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/01/23/what-goes-up-must-come-down/) - Sailing south to Half Moon Bay, and Santa Cruz Anchorage
- [Fleet Week in Berkeley, SF Bay](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/12/15/fleet-week-in-berkeley-sf-bay/) - After three weeks of anchoring we decided visit the Neely family’s old sailing grounds in Berkeley and pick up some day crew for Fleet Week
- [Stop Sending Us Travel Ban News](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/03/13/stop-sending-us-travel-ban-news/) - We are so happy to have friends & family in the States thinking about us, but feel the need to put their minds at ease in regards to the travel restrictions.
- [Happy Hull-idays](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/03/10/happy-hull-idays/) - Since we bought Avocet in 2018, Chris and I have carried on our little tradition of “Decking the Hull,” every December, our salty version of decorating for the holidays. Although we had every intention of continuing the cheerful tradition of digging out our minimal decorations, filming a little skit, and spreading holiday cheer through the
- [Aquatic Park Cove](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/12/02/aquatic-park-cove/) - Aquatic Park Cove is a vibrantly sheltered human-made urban harbor that mimics a natural anchorage - and it's for sailboats ONLY!
- [25 Lessons in 25 Years - Chris's Version](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/02/28/25-lessons-in-25-years-chriss-version/) - Last year Chris and I celebrated our birthdays by skiing at China Peak with our friends Mitch and Quincey, but this year we were on a five day passage from Ensenada to Bahia Santa Maria, Mexico buddy boating alongside our friends Peter and Olivia - what a contrast! As always, Chris's birthday came first on
- [Interviewed by a Legend](https://www.svavocet.com/2023/01/11/interviewed-by-a-legend/) - I'm sure you can imagine my shock when sailing legend Lin Pardey called me asking if I would participate in her latest business venture.
- [Angel Island](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/10/29/angel-island/) - Angel Island is the second largest island in San Francisco Bay that offers amazing vistas of the entire Bay Area and a lot of history and adventure
- [Sailing the Wrong Way for the Right Reasons](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/09/27/sailing-the-wrong-way-for-the-right-reasons/) - We know Mexico is south that northern California is cold but trust us when we say that we are sailing the “wrong way” for the right reasons.
- [Geronimo Makes a Splash - High Sierra Regatta 2022](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/07/22/geronimo-makes-a-splash-high-sierra-regatta-2022/) - After an Unplanned Project, of Course. It can never be as easy as splashing the boat and sailing I thought as Chris displayed what was left of our rudder post. Fortunately, this atrocity was not on Avocet’s rudder, but rather our Victory 21, Geronimo, that we were getting ready for the 69th annual High Sierra
- [Up In Flames](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/09/15/up-in-flames/) - Facebook Twitter Blogger Tumblr [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]And So It Begins “We haven’t eaten anything since lunch yesterday” a shocking truth that had gone unnoticed for hours until Chris and I were sitting side by side in his truck, northbound. Stress,
- [Sickness, Scorpions and Sailing](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/07/12/sickness-scorpions-and-sailing/) - Poseidon poisoned me as punishment for being away. The curvature of our cockpit seats cradled me as I curled up in the fetal position, hugging my sides and praying for forgiveness. Despite my many pleas, sea sickness washed over me like waves crashing on the beach pushing me to rush to the stern where I
- [Italy or Bust](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/06/08/italy-or-bust/) - How We Spent Twenty Days Exploring Italy With Our Family
- [The Annapolis Boat Show](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/11/12/the-annapolis-boat-show/) - I clutched my carry on bag as I scooted into my window seat, not quite big enough to call comfortable, but not small enough to deem unfit for safe transport. Chris settled next to me after tossing our bag overhead, his camera placed gently beneath the seat in front of him as instructed. He was
- [Resources to Help Ukraine](https://www.svavocet.com/2022/02/28/resources-to-help-ukraine/) - Hey friends. How are you? We have been dealing with a lot of emotions regarding the current state of the world and have been trying to stay positive - but it’s hard, you know? Our hearts are with our dear friends in Ukraine, Russia, and the surrounding areas as the atrocities of war rage through
- [Catalina Rendezvous](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/10/21/catalina-rendezvous/) - I ran down the dock under the cover of the warm afternoon light, eager to trade my work attire for bare feet and shorts. Avocet sat in her slip with the engine purring, disrupting the calm water beneath her while Chris was at the helm, looking as ready as ever to kiss the dock goodbye
- [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/11/25/happy-thanksgiving/) - Happy Thanksgiving, Friends! Chris and I have a lot to be thankful for this year and wanted to take the time to reflect and give you all a real-time update. Work 2021 has been a wild year, not necessarily as wild as it’s predecessor but still plenty of notable moments, nonetheless. Since Hollywood and
- [Christopher's Geronimo](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/07/26/christophers-geronimo/) - The 8-Day Transformation of our Victory 21’ Sailboat My heart pounded as adrenaline rushed through my veins, the wind kissing my cheeks as we thread through the oncoming vessels fighting for our position. It was the 68th annual High Sierra Regatta, marking half a decade of crewing together aboard Chris’s (now our) Victory 21’ sailboat.
- [68th Annual High Sierra Regatta](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/07/30/68th-annual-high-sierra-regatta/) - “Victory 21’s you are now in sequence” Chris and I short-tacked back and forth along the start line, attempting to hold the best position. Nervous energy ran through me faster than the Nalgene of water I drank that morning- Why do I always have to pee before a race? My heart felt like it would
- [Just Get in the Water!](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/09/23/just-get-in-the-water/) - Even though there are 8 Channel Islands, Chris and I have spent all of our time exploring Santa Cruz Island, the largest one of the 8. Before reaching the southern tip of Santa Cruz Island (where our favorite anchorage Little Scorpion is located) you will first pass by Anacapa Island, most notable for its rigid
- [The Summer SAILstice](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/06/29/the-summer-sailstice/) - Sometimes you watch the show, and sometimes you are the show. I can’t tell you how many times Chris and I have been sitting comfortably in an anchorage watching newcomers attempt to set their hook only to reset again, and again....
- [24 Hours in Alberts Anchorage](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/06/02/24-hours-in-alberts-anchorage/) - Flecks of dust danced in the sunlight that cascaded through our stateroom's portlight as I swiped an old sock, damp with Murphy’s Wood Oil, across every surface. Cleo cat jumped onto our bed and stretched before curling into a small ball, basking in the golden rays undoubtedly making herself comfortable in the laundry that was
- [5 Underrated Sailing Channels](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/04/02/5-underrated-sailing-channels/) - 5 Underrated Sailing Channels (In Our Humble Opinion) The constant motion of the rat race can be exhausting; wake up, go to work, come home, sleep, and repeat. Obviously, there are commercial-like disruptions to this otherwise monotonous pattern but what if you could change it all, forever? With the advancement of technology and changing social
- [Gold Memories in Fools Anchorage](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/03/30/gold-memories-in-fools-anchorage/) - “Deep breaths and eyes on the horizon,” I said to my aunt Alana who was slowly sinking into the cockpit seat, mummifying herself in the Mexican blanket she buried herself in. My uncle John was at the helm beside Chris, both adorned in heavy jackets bracing the crisp wind and water that occasionally splashed up
- [Another Lap Around the Sun](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/03/06/revolutions-around-the-sun/) - The rumble of our trusty Perkins 4.108 purred under the cabin sole as we finished our pre-sailing checklist. It had been months since Chris and I left the breakwater, growing anxious with every second we got closer to casting off. It was our birthweek and we were ready to celebrate with wind in our sails,
- [Lithium Battery Resources](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/01/30/lithium-battery-resources/) - Here is a list of digital resources that we came across in our research. We will be writing a formal lithium battery blog soon, but until then we hope these websites will be beneficial! As always, please do your own due diligence and research prior to any major refit or renovation- don't just take our
- [Sailing into the New Year](https://www.svavocet.com/2021/01/03/sailing-into-the-new-year/) - I'm sure I don’t have to be the first to tell anyone that 2020 was an absolute dumpster fire of a year. Like… a Taco Bell at midnight, on the wrong side of town dumpster fire. Hot and smelly, full of various things to fuel the filames. Although it was definitely a trying year, Chris
- [New Kids on the Dock](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/12/24/new-kids-on-the-dock/) - “Marissa I swear to god if you don't let me down” before Chris could finish that sentence, I released the line that held him dangling above me just enough to drop him one foot. “You will what?” I asked with the main and safety line held tightly in my hand, as I threatened another amusement-park-like-drop.
- [Fear and Loathing of California](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/12/03/fear-and-loathing-of-california/) - “We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold” - Hunter S. Thompson We were about to Barstow when the coffee kicked in. It was 10:00 am on Friday the 13th, and in true Neely fashion we were a few hours behind schedule purely because our
- [Practical Gifts for Salty Sailors and Minimalists](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/11/27/practical-gifts-for-salty-sailors-and-minimalists/) - As we quickly approach gift-giving season Chris and I are often asked by loved ones what is on our “wish list”. Living on a boat, I'm sure you can imagine our wish list is not necessarily the most extravagant as space aboard comes at a premium. Some of the best gifts we have ever received
- [Charlie the Stoweaway](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/10/30/charlie-the-stoweaway/) - “Isn’t it great?” Chris asked while looking at me with sparkles in his eyes, hoping I shared the same enthusiasm for the object he extended towards me for my approval. “It’s... great...” my fake enthusiasm was less than believable, making Chris replace his smile with a questioning glare. Trying to repair the damage my words had
- [2020: Level 9](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/10/28/2020-level-9/) - If you are no stranger to this blog, you probably have noticed things don’t always seem to go our way. Despite the bright outlook sailing at the beginning of this month brought, it was only in line with the traditional chaos of 2020 that we would be forced to roll the dice and progress to
- [We've Never Worked So Hard To Relax In Our Lives](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/10/10/weve-never-worked-so-hard-to-relax-in-our-lives/) - Facebook Twitter Blogger Tumblr [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Our Great Escape Did these leecloths shrink? I could have sworn they were thicker… It had been one year and 4 days since Avocet had left the harbor, and as we went through the
- [No Sail September](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/09/23/no-sail-september/) - At 6:31 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on September 22, 2020, the sun will cross the equator as it moves from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere. This is the autumnal equinox, the point in time when the sun is right over the equator. It signals the nominal end of summer and the beginning of
- [Fire in the Mountains](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/09/06/fire-in-the-mountains/) - Can we tap out yet? I mean seriously; this whole year has been a swift kick in the a$$ and I would gladly fast forward to New Year's Eve where we can see this godforsaken year off if we could! A couple of blog posts ago I wrote about how my childhood home in Santa
- [A Death in the Family](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/08/29/a-death-in-the-family/) - It was a beautiful Saturday; the sun was shining and we had just crossed some boat chores from our list. Chris was fresh out of the water after scrubbing the hull, my galley was sparkling after a deep clean and we were sitting in the cockpit enjoying some lunch while talking about how excited we
- [Fire Threats in California](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/08/21/fire-threats-in-california/) - The image of my childhood home consumed by flames haunts my conscious thoughts. I think about walking the hallways where I took my first steps, my feet crunching on the embers that replace our belongings, leaving nothing but...
- [“Do You Even Sail?”](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/06/19/do-you-even-sail/) - If you have recently followed our blog or YouTube channel during the mass influx of new subscribers, you are probably thinking all we ever do is boat projects, and I totally get it! It definitely seems and feels like that is the case here, however...
- [Sierra Sue Hushaw, Asleep in Our Hearts](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/03/25/asleep-in-our-hearts/) - I wonder if it will be raining... should I pack a dress? Does this outfit go together? is black too cliche? As I attempted to piece together outfits to shove into my duffle bag I asked myself what I wanted to be wearing when I said goodbye to my best friend....
- [Operation: Haul Out](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/03/04/operation-haul-out/) - I feel like after our New Years' kiss I blinked and when I opened my eyes it was already March 1st- where has the time gone? January was spent settling into our new slip and getting ready for our latest project(s) while February was a huge project in itself...
- [Hello,​ Roaring 20s!](https://www.svavocet.com/2020/01/05/hello​-roaring-20s/) - As I sit here attempting to encapsulate everything that happened over the span of 12 months, I feel like time passed by in a blink. I have spent the last weeks of 2019 and the beginning of 2020 trying to write this very blog. Usually, I am inspired by recent events and can not wait to pour my thoughts out onto the screen, but for some reason....
- [Destination: Staycation](https://www.svavocet.com/2019/11/24/destination-staycation/) - Every once in a while it is nice to have a change of scenery, which is one of the many alluring things of sailboat life.
- ["Is There a Button for That?"](https://www.svavocet.com/2019/10/06/is-there-a-button-for-that/) - Although we have already technically entered into the fall season, here in Southern California we are guaranteed a few extra weeks of the warm summer sun. We decided to make the most of our fleeting opportunities to sail to the islands by inviting my family on a weekend trip to Santa Cruz Island - which would also
- [​Bad Days in Paradise](https://www.svavocet.com/2019/07/26/​bad-days-in-paradise/) - Mercury must have been in retrograde because NOTHING was going our way and we just had to roll with the punches, even despite almost losing a finger...
- [Potatoes, Scorpions and Sailing Oh My!](https://www.svavocet.com/2019/06/16/potatoes-scorpions-and-sailing-oh-my/) - The air was wet, and heavy wrapping around us like a hug while we set our course for our first voyage of the summer to Santa Cruz Island. At 2:30 am the fog was thick and our visibility coming through the harbor channel was about 100 yards, yet I had a gut feeling it would disappear when we cleared the breakwater; lucky for us I was right.....
- [The Catalina Wine Mixer](https://www.svavocet.com/2019/02/17/the-catalina-wine-mixer/) - It's the effing Catalina Wine Mixer! Just kidding. We celebrated Chris's birthday on Catalina Island with friends and family, it definitely got a little ...
- [2018 in Review](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/12/30/2018-in-review/) - I feel like 2018 lasted more than a year... but I suppose that is because we packed 3 years worth of "things" into one single year... and I wouldn't have done it any other way. While reflecting and reminiscing, Chris and I were blown away with our adventures and accomplishments so we decided to sit
- [Little Wing](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/11/26/little-wing/) - We have always wanted a Fatty Knees dinghy, but our wallet never matched our dreams so when our neighbor gifted us a...
- [Escape to Santa Barbara](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/11/14/escape-to-santa-barbara/) - With all the fires going on, we decided we needed a change of scenery and some fresh air, so we...
- [V-Berth Restoration](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/11/09/v-berth-restoration/) - Our V-Berth was the very first project we did on Avocet. We basically gave the whole V-Berth a face lift and it was no easy job but...
- [How to Service Your Pedestal](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/08/18/how-to-service-your-pedestal/) - To kick this thing off, I thought I would write about my latest feat: servicing our pedestal. The pedestal is the home to your steering wheel, which translates your steering wheel motions to the rudder; this is comparable to the power steering box in a car. Now, what you may or may not know is...
- [Head Maintenance](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/08/14/head-maintenance/) - Ah, the head. Also known as the toilet. How do we keep it so clean aboard Avocet? Well let me tell you...
- [Avocet SAILS!](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/08/02/avocet-sails/) - What a weekend! After 5 months, 140 days, one marriage and a whole lot of work later Avocet finally left her slip and got wind in her sails. I can not tell you how amazing it felt to pass through the breakers because right then is when Avocet became sea worthy. We spent the better
- [Cooking Aboard](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/07/28/cooking-aboard/) - A question I get asked a lot is "how do you cook in such a tiny kitchen? My first response is...
- [Here we go...](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/07/10/the-journey-begins/) - Let us introduce ourselves...
- [Boat Hatch Resoration](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/07/10/boat-hatch-resoration/) - We recently restored our hatches which was a small project that made a huge difference...
- [Organization Tip!](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/07/27/organization-tip/) - Living in a small space is great but...
- [How to Add Grip to Flip Flops](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/08/18/how-to-add-grip-to-flip-flops/) - I know I am not the only one that has had this problem: your favorite pair of flip flops (or thongs if you prefer) get worn down to the point where there is no grip, and nearly every surface becomes a slip and slide. Guess what? I can fix that.
- [Cruisin' to Santa Cruz Island](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/09/20/cruisin-to-santa-cruz-island/) - After months of projects, we finally sailed to Santa Cruz Island, the largest of the Channel Islands. It was an amazing adventure, we had a great time doing...
- [Q & A with SV Avocet](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/10/14/q-a-with-sv-avocet/) - Have you ever wondered why we do what we do? Why we chose water over land? All (I hope) of your questions will be answered...
- [Avocet Eats: Fall Favorites](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/10/27/avocet-eats-fall-favorites/) - Ah, Fall. The greatest culinary season. Why? Check it out!
- [Deck the Hulls](https://www.svavocet.com/2018/12/01/deck-the-hulls/) - We love decorating for the holidays, but how do we do this on a boat? Well I will admit...

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## Grid Gallery

- [V-Berth Restoration 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/1795/)
- [V-Berth Restoration 2](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/1797/)
- [V-Berth Restoration 3](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/1798/)
- [V-Berth Restoration 4](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/v-berth-restoration-4/)
- [Escape to Santa Barbara 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/escape-to-santa-barbara-1/)
- [Little Wing 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/little-wing-1/)
- [Quarter Berth Refit 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/quarter-berth-refit/)
- [Quarter Berth Refit 2](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/quarter-berth-refit-2/)
- [Quarter Berth Refit 3](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/quarter-berth-refit-3/)
- [2018 In Review 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/2018-in-review-1/)
- [2018 In Review 2](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/2018-in-review-2/)
- [2018 In Review 3](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/2018-in-review-3/)
- [2018 In Review 4](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/2018-in-review-4/)
- [2018 In Review 5](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/2018-in-review-5/)
- [2018 In Review 6](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/2018-in-review-6/)
- [2018 In Review 7](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/2018-in-review-7/)
- [Boat Cat Cleo 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/boat-cat-cleo-1/)
- [Boat Cat Cleo 2](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/boat-cat-cleo-2/)
- [The Catalina Wine Mixer 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/the-catalina-wine-mixer-1/)
- [The Catalina Wine Mixer 2](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/the-catalina-wine-mixer-2/)
- [The Catalina Wine Mixer 3](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/the-catalina-wine-mixer-3/)
- [The Catalina Wine Mixer 4](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/the-catalina-wine-mixer-4/)
- [Head Refit 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/head-refit-1/)
- [Head Refit 2](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/head-refit-2/)
- [Head Refit 3](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/head-refit-3/)
- [Potatoes, Scorpions and Sailing Oh My 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/potatoes-scorpions-and-sailing-oh-my-1/)
- [Is There a Button for That 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/is-there-a-button-for-that-1/)
- [Hello,​ Roaring 20s 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/hello​-roaring-20s-1/)
- [Hello,​ Roaring 20s 2](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/hello​-roaring-20s-2/)
- [Hello,​ Roaring 20s 3](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/hello​-roaring-20s-3/)
- [Hello,​ Roaring 20s 4](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/hello​-roaring-20s-4/)
- [Hello,​ Roaring 20s 5](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/hello​-roaring-20s-5/)
- [Operation: Haul Out 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/operation-haul-out-1/)
- [Sierra Sue Hushaw, Asleep in Our Hearts 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/sierra-sue-hushaw-asleep-in-our-hearts-1/)
- [Sierra Sue Hushaw, Asleep in Our Hearts 2](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/sierra-sue-hushaw-asleep-in-our-hearts-2/)
- [Sierra Sue Hushaw, Asleep in Our Hearts 3](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/sierra-sue-hushaw-asleep-in-our-hearts-3/)
- [Sierra Sue Hushaw, Asleep in Our Hearts 4](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/sierra-sue-hushaw-asleep-in-our-hearts-4/)
- [Boatel California 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/boatel-california-1/)
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- [Boatel California 4](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/boatel-california-4/)
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- [Boatel California 7](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/boatel-california-7/)
- [Do You Even Sail 1](https://www.svavocet.com/grid_gallery/do-you-even-sail-1/)
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- [nav station](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/nav-station/)
- [scorpion anchorage](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/scorpion-anchorage/)
- [little scorpion](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/little-scorpion/)
- [scorpion](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/scorpion/)
- [sea sickness](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sea-sickness/)
- [sickness](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sickness/)
- [sailing couple](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sailing-couple/)
- [anchoring](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/anchoring/)
- [bald eagle](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/bald-eagle/)
- [wild life](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/wild-life/)
- [island fox](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/island-fox/)
- [paddle boarding](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/paddle-boarding/)
- [zen monkey paddle board](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/zen-monkey-paddle-board/)
- [victory](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/victory/)
- [racing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/racing/)
- [jon and shannon](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/jon-and-shannon/)
- [rudder post](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/rudder-post/)
- [rudder shaft](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/rudder-shaft/)
- [Peter and olivia](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/peter-and-olivia/)
- [schematic](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/schematic/)
- [offshore 41](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/offshore-41/)
- [cl41](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cl41/)
- [Cheoy Lee 41](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cheoy-lee-41/)
- [Neely family](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/neely-family/)
- [previous owner](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/previous-owner/)
- [ray richards](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/ray-richards/)
- [deck core](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/deck-core/)
- [mahogany core](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mahogany-core/)
- [lead keel](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/lead-keel/)
- [bulwarks](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/bulwarks/)
- [deck stepped](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/deck-stepped/)
- [Perkins 4.108](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/perkins-4-108/)
- [varnishing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/varnishing/)
- [hong kong](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/hong-kong/)
- [sf bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sf-bay/)
- [san francisco](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/san-francisco/)
- [lin pardey](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/lin-pardey/)
- [precision sails](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/precision-sails/)
- [golden gate](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/golden-gate/)
- [coastal cruising](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/coastal-cruising/)
- [night passage](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/night-passage/)
- [sailing at night](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sailing-at-night/)
- [point conception](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/point-conception/)
- [San Francisco bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/san-francisco-bay/)
- [bay area](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/bay-area/)
- [anchorage](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/anchorage/)
- [clipper cove](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/clipper-cove/)
- [clipper cove anchorage](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/clipper-cove-anchorage/)
- [treasure island](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/treasure-island/)
- [yerba buena island](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/yerba-buena-island/)
- [california](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/california/)
- [boat chicken](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/boat-chicken/)
- [chalet mer](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/chalet-mer/)
- [washed up yacht club](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/washed-up-yacht-club/)
- [yacht club](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/yacht-club/)
- [angel island](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/angel-island/)
- [mountain biking](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mountain-biking/)
- [biking](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/biking/)
- [boat friends](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/boat-friends/)
- [mooring](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mooring/)
- [ayala cove](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/ayala-cove/)
- [ghost hunting](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/ghost-hunting/)
- [haunted](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/haunted/)
- [island](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/island/)
- [marin](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/marin/)
- [richardson bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/richardson-bay/)
- [anchor outs](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/anchor-outs/)
- [liveaboard](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/liveaboard/)
- [homelessness](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/homelessness/)
- [homeless](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/homeless/)
- [city](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/city/)
- [city sailing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/city-sailing/)
- [flying](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/flying/)
- [giants baseball](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/giants-baseball/)
- [aviation](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/aviation/)
- [de Havilland beaver](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/de-havilland-beaver/)
- [beaver](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/beaver/)
- [alcatraz](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/alcatraz/)
- [sailing sf bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sailing-sf-bay/)
- [city front](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/city-front/)
- [city anchorage](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/city-anchorage/)
- [ghiradelli](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/ghiradelli/)
- [prison](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/prison/)
- [sailboats only](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sailboats-only/)
- [beach landing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/beach-landing/)
- [tall ship](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/tall-ship/)
- [golden gate bridge](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/golden-gate-bridge/)
- [berkeley](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/berkeley/)
- [berkeley california](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/berkeley-california/)
- [Berkeley yacht club](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/berkeley-yacht-club/)
- [Brian cline](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/brian-cline/)
- [sailor skills](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sailor-skills/)
- [dock](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/dock/)
- [docklife](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/docklife/)
- [plot twist](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/plot-twist/)
- [sails](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sails/)
- [dog](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/dog/)
- [pocket dog](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/pocket-dog/)
- [Berkeley boat yard](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/berkeley-boat-yard/)
- [desperado](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/desperado/)
- [fleet week](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/fleet-week/)
- [airshow](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/airshow/)
- [air planes](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/air-planes/)
- [nicki bennett](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/nicki-bennett/)
- [aniety](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/aniety/)
- [anxiety](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/anxiety/)
- [adhd](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/adhd/)
- [bikig](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/bikig/)
- [boat chores](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/boat-chores/)
- [horseshoe bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/horseshoe-bay/)
- [horseshoe cove](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/horseshoe-cove/)
- [out the gate](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/out-the-gate/)
- [podcast](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/podcast/)
- [fig](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/fig/)
- [leaving san francisco](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/leaving-san-francisco/)
- [sailing south](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sailing-south/)
- [cove](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cove/)
- [San Francisco Bay area](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/san-francisco-bay-area/)
- [presidio yacht club](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/presidio-yacht-club/)
- [hallberg rassy](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/hallberg-rassy/)
- [travis marina](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/travis-marina/)
- [cavello point](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cavello-point/)
- [danger dogs](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/danger-dogs/)
- [out the gate podcast](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/out-the-gate-podcast/)
- [departure day](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/departure-day/)
- [gg bridge](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/gg-bridge/)
- [fair winds media](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/fair-winds-media/)
- [social media](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/social-media/)
- [marketing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/marketing/)
- [blogging tips](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/blogging-tips/)
- [blogging](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/blogging/)
- [writing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/writing/)
- [income](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/income/)
- [digital nomad](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/digital-nomad/)
- [half moon bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/half-moon-bay/)
- [santa cruz](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/santa-cruz/)
- [monterey bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/monterey-bay/)
- [Marissa's dad](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/marissas-dad/)
- [santa cruz anchorage](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/santa-cruz-anchorage/)
- [anchorage details](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/anchorage-details/)
- [Santa Cruz wharf](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/santa-cruz-wharf/)
- [Santa Cruz dinghy access](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/santa-cruz-dinghy-access/)
- [surfing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/surfing/)
- [oneill](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/oneill/)
- [cold water classic](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cold-water-classic/)
- [hushaw](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/hushaw/)
- [oil](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/oil/)
- [santa cruz harbor](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/santa-cruz-harbor/)
- [Wednesday night races](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/wednesday-night-races/)
- [beer can racing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/beer-can-racing/)
- [wedding](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/wedding/)
- [flow trail](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/flow-trail/)
- [farr 53](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/farr-53/)
- [monterey](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/monterey/)
- [aquarium](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/aquarium/)
- [Monterey Bay aquarium](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/monterey-bay-aquarium/)
- [Atalanta](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/atalanta/)
- [pacific nettle](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/pacific-nettle/)
- [jellyfish](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/jellyfish/)
- [runaway diesel](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/runaway-diesel/)
- [diesel issues](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/diesel-issues/)
- [perkins](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/perkins/)
- [ann perkins](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/ann-perkins/)
- [diesel failure](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/diesel-failure/)
- [hull speed](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/hull-speed/)
- [lotus](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/lotus/)
- [sports car](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sports-car/)
- [pebble beach](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/pebble-beach/)
- [fin whale](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/fin-whale/)
- [whale](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/whale/)
- [Monterey peninsula yacht club](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/monterey-peninsula-yacht-club/)
- [morro bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/morro-bay/)
- [California coastal cruising](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/california-coastal-cruising/)
- [engine problems](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/engine-problems/)
- [Perkins diesel](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/perkins-diesel/)
- [reid](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/reid/)
- [reid and ellie](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/reid-and-ellie/)
- [I mua](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/i-mua/)
- [food](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/food/)
- [kessel](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/kessel/)
- [morro rock](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/morro-rock/)
- [25 lessons](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/25-lessons/)
- [25 lessons in 25 years](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/25-lessons-in-25-years/)
- [25th birthday](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/25th-birthday/)
- [birthday aboard](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/birthday-aboard/)
- [Chris's birthday](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/chriss-birthday/)
- [birthday boy](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/birthday-boy/)
- [life lessons](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/life-lessons/)
- [boat work](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/boat-work/)
- [Neely Armada](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/neely-armada/)
- [laser 14](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/laser-14/)
- [laser international 14](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/laser-international-14/)
- [shaver lake](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/shaver-lake/)
- [deck the hull](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/deck-the-hull/)
- [deck the hulls](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/deck-the-hulls/)
- [foul weather](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/foul-weather/)
- [storm tactics](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/storm-tactics/)
- [diesel engine](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/diesel-engine/)
- [run aground](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/run-aground/)
- [ran aground](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/ran-aground/)
- [storms](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/storms/)
- [new years eve](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/new-years-eve/)
- [mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mexico/)
- [safety](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/safety/)
- [sailing mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sailing-mexico/)
- [new sail](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/new-sail/)
- [mainsail](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mainsail/)
- [dock life](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/dock-life/)
- [mail](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mail/)
- [places to eat](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/places-to-eat/)
- [Catalina](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/catalina/)
- [catalina rendezvous](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/catalina-rendezvous/)
- [starlink](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/starlink/)
- [wifi](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/wifi/)
- [working](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/working/)
- [sv kessel](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sv-kessel/)
- [cat harbor](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cat-harbor/)
- [catalina harbor](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/catalina-harbor/)
- [ensenada](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/ensenada/)
- [checking into mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/checking-into-mexico/)
- [awlgrip](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/awlgrip/)
- [paint](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/paint/)
- [TIP](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/tip/)
- [temporary import permit](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/temporary-import-permit/)
- [passage](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/passage/)
- [overnight passage](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/overnight-passage/)
- [marina coral](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/marina-coral/)
- [crossing the border](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/crossing-the-border/)
- [night watch](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/night-watch/)
- [buddy boating](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/buddy-boating/)
- [buddy boat](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/buddy-boat/)
- [baja](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/baja/)
- [day at sea](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/day-at-sea/)
- [birthdays](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/birthdays/)
- [Marissa's birthday](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/marissas-birthday/)
- [baja mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/baja-mexico/)
- [pacific baja](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/pacific-baja/)
- [Bahia santa maria](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/bahia-santa-maria/)
- [santa maria](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/santa-maria/)
- [dinghy rescue](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/dinghy-rescue/)
- [dinghy](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/dinghy/)
- [winglet](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/winglet/)
- [cabo](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cabo/)
- [cabo san lucas](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cabo-san-lucas/)
- [baja california](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/baja-california/)
- [anchor dragging](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/anchor-dragging/)
- [drug anchor](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/drug-anchor/)
- [anchor](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/anchor/)
- [flipped dinghy](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/flipped-dinghy/)
- [mag bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mag-bay/)
- [mainland mexico](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mainland-mexico/)
- [sea of cortez](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sea-of-cortez/)
- [crossings](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/crossings/)
- [crossing the sea](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/crossing-the-sea/)
- [chacala](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/chacala/)
- [broken furler](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/broken-furler/)
- [furler line](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/furler-line/)
- [tips](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/tips/)
- [genoa](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/genoa/)
- [Erdman family](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/erdman-family/)
- [sailing dinghy](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sailing-dinghy/)
- [villa](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/villa/)
- [where to eat](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/where-to-eat/)
- [food recommendatinos](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/food-recommendatinos/)
- [anchorage specs](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/anchorage-specs/)
- [flop stopper](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/flop-stopper/)
- [SUP](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sup/)
- [sups](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sups/)
- [stand up paddle boards](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/stand-up-paddle-boards/)
- [copycat](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/copycat/)
- [stolen content](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/stolen-content/)
- [Puerto vallarta](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/puerto-vallarta/)
- [la cruz de huanacaxtle](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/la-cruz-de-huanacaxtle/)
- [la cruz](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/la-cruz/)
- [banderas bay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/banderas-bay/)
- [Bahia banderas](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/bahia-banderas/)
- [sv lusty](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sv-lusty/)
- [max and karen](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/max-and-karen/)
- [jay and kenna](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/jay-and-kenna/)
- [sv sitka](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sv-sitka/)
- [cheoy lee offshore](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cheoy-lee-offshore/)
- [young cruisers](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/young-cruisers/)
- [green tomato](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/green-tomato/)
- [bucerias](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/bucerias/)
- [temazcal](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/temazcal/)
- [inland adventures](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/inland-adventures/)
- [sweat lodge](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sweat-lodge/)
- [mayan](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mayan/)
- [mainland](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/mainland/)
- [sitka](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sitka/)
- [dakota](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/dakota/)
- [culture](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/culture/)
- [spiritual](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/spiritual/)
- [sailing sitka](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sailing-sitka/)
- [sv avocet](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sv-avocet/)
- [pasta night](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/pasta-night/)
- [making pasta](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/making-pasta/)
- [pasta maker](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/pasta-maker/)
- [marina](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/marina/)
- [baby carlos](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/baby-carlos/)
- [saint patricks day](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/saint-patricks-day/)
- [sv maya](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sv-maya/)
- [cruising maya](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/cruising-maya/)
- [sv lola](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/sv-lola/)
- [goth babe](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/goth-babe/)
- [punta mita](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/punta-mita/)
- [punta de mita](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/punta-de-mita/)
- [spinnaker swing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/spinnaker-swing/)
- [breaking waves](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/breaking-waves/)
- [breaking waves sailing](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/breaking-waves-sailing/)
- [yelapa](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/yelapa/)
- [Kenna and jay](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/kenna-and-jay/)
- [women who sail](https://www.svavocet.com/tag/women-who-sail/)
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