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View from Valle Escondido Ecolodge in Monteverde, Costa Rica We’ve heard two tones when people report on visits to Costa Rica. Those who...

We recently calculated that we have spent 388 nights at anchor, so we thought it would be interesting to reflect on what makes a good...

Our great friend and crew member Andy Hoobing made this great video of our trip from Zihuatanejo, Mexico to Papagayo, Costa Rica: ...

Although we loved Banderas Bay, we were anxious to make our way further south, after reading about crystal clear warm waters and miles...

Sunrise over Banderas Bay Champagne sailing was how the Grand Poobah of the Baja HaHa described Banderas Bay, a place where cruisers get...

As we cruised into the warm temperatures of Mexico, the rhythm of the season was noticeably different.  It was well into November—a time...

Back in late August when Brett and Kay were in Idaho taking a break from sailing, I met up with Brett for a beer. We talked about their...

Southern California held lots of opportunity to visit with relatives and take a nice trip down memory lane for me.  I was born in...

After our big passage to San Francisco, we were ready to take a break and enjoy some time in Idaho.  We had a great 2 weeks in Boise and...

It’s not every day someone asks if you want to sail a boat from Vancouver Island, Canada, to San Francisco. And it's certainly not...

Guest Author: Chris Miller “Our AWA has swung around to 175 degrees.  I think we should jibe the jib” says our captain, Brett. (Note:...

Highlights on the West Coast of Vancouver Island By Brett Hunt   As we planned our trip over to the west side of Vancouver Island, most...

We have now had 5 hops along the Pacific Coast, and we have made our way about halfway down the west coast of Vancouver Island.  The...

By Kay Hunt Tomorrow will be a big day!  Beagle Spirit will carry us to the west coast of Vancouver Island! Up until now, we have been...

By Guest Author Ryan Baumbusch Just last week, I had the opportunity to join my family on a sailing adventure aboard the Beagle Spirit,...

Corollary: It’s supposed to sound like that, right? When we originally conceived of the idea of cruising the oceans, I envisioned myself...

We have spent the past 3 weeks adventuring around the beautiful San Juan Islands.  We sat out two big 24 hour blows in the sheltered...

Am I afraid of heights?  I’d say I’m more “appropriately respectful.” But, in recent years as we’ve done things like the Treetop...

March 18, 2024 By Kay Hunt Season Two on Beagle Spirit has begun! We were excited and a little nervous to return to the boat in Roche...

As we head into Roche Harbor marina for the winter, we thought it would be a fun exercise to each independently list our favorite...