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SV Juliet
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Registrace 4. 04. 2019
Hi! We're LeeAnne & Charlie, a California couple who embarked on the adventure of a lifetime.
We recently retired, chucked it all and moved aboard our 44-ft Mason sailboat, Juliet, along with our little dog Bubba. In October, 2019 we set sail to cruise around the Pacific Ocean for five years. Yes, you read that right...FIVE YEARS! Or maybe even longer. After decades of talking about this crazy idea, we're actually doing it.
This is not an easy lifestyle, but we are ready to face the hardships in order to experience a completely different way of life, and see places we normally would never get to see. We hope to inspire people to follow their dreams, wherever they may take them, however challenging they are.
The Coronavirus pandemic has added a whole new level of challenge to our adventure, but we're doing our best to pursue our adventure safely, and learn to live in this "new normal".
Join us as we chronicle our journey!
We recently retired, chucked it all and moved aboard our 44-ft Mason sailboat, Juliet, along with our little dog Bubba. In October, 2019 we set sail to cruise around the Pacific Ocean for five years. Yes, you read that right...FIVE YEARS! Or maybe even longer. After decades of talking about this crazy idea, we're actually doing it.
This is not an easy lifestyle, but we are ready to face the hardships in order to experience a completely different way of life, and see places we normally would never get to see. We hope to inspire people to follow their dreams, wherever they may take them, however challenging they are.
The Coronavirus pandemic has added a whole new level of challenge to our adventure, but we're doing our best to pursue our adventure safely, and learn to live in this "new normal".
Join us as we chronicle our journey!
Sensational San Luis Potosi – SV Juliet Sailing ep #50
In Part 2 of our hurricane season tour through Mexico’s central highlands, we visit San Luis Potosi, famous for its beautiful old churches, colonial architecture, and Mexican traditions. We explore its parks and museums, dine on local delicacies, and enjoy the incredible vibe of this magical city.
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Touring Guadalajara & Drinking Tequila - SV Juliet Sailing #49
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With our fourth season of cruising behind us, it’s time to put Juliet in a marina for the summer and head inland to escape hurricane season. First stop: Guadalajara, where we explore this beautiful city. We also take a tour to the town of Tequila, where drinking from the barrel is not only accepted - it’s encouraged!
WHALES and BOOBIES at Isla Isabel! - SV Juliet Sailing #48
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Juliet says goodbye to the Mexican Pacific Coast and sails over to Isla Isabel, known as the Galapagos of Mexico. On the way we encounter perfect sailing conditions and breeching whales! After negotiating the tricky anchorage, we go ashore and see hundreds of Blue-footed Boobies nesting all over the island. Come along with us for a sailing and wildlife extravaganza!
MASSIVE fish & CRASHING boats in Barra de Navidad! - SV Juliet Sailing #47
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As we continue our cruising journey up the Mexican Gold Coast, LeeAnne catches a MASSIVE Mahi Mahi that she barely lift over the rail! We hike, we sail, we party…really, pretty much a perfect week of cruising. It doesn’t get much better than this!
Escaping Hurricane Season -- to San Miguel de Allende & Oaxaca! SV Juliet Sailing #46
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After putting Juliet in a boatyard for the summer, the crew heads to the central mountains of Mexico, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage cities of San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca. Join us as we explore these charming old Spanish Colonial cities, visit their beautiful gothic churches and important archeological ruins, and enjoy the best markets and foods Mexico has to offer. Link to “Discover O...
Peaceful Coves and Stunning Snorkeling - SV Juliet Sailing episode 45
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After the drama and terror of our last passage, and the hustle-bustle of the busy Manzanillo port, we resume our cruising life with a fantastic and peaceful stay in Ensenada Carrizal, a tiny picture-perfect cove with the best snorkeling we've seen yet on the Mexican mainland. Join us for our passage to this cove, and experience the brilliant underwater world of Mexico's Gold Coast.
Our most TERRIFYING moments at sea! SV Juliet Episode 44
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While sailing to Manzanillo on Mexico's Pacific coast, our engine died at sea...right in the path of mega container ships! AT NIGHT! These were our most terrifying moments in our cruising journey yet. Join us for the excitement...and terror! (Spoiler alert: we survived!)
Women Who Sail Presentation at La Cruz, Mexico - SV Juliet Sailing
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LeeAnne was asked to speak at the Women Who Sail meeting at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico, in March 2022. She shared her cruising origin story, fun tips for liveaboards, and wild stories of her fishing successes in the warm Mexican waters. She also spoke of how the Women Who Sail group has helped her all along the way, especially after her assault in Zihuatanejo last December.
Perfect sailing, Excellent fishing, & Creepy jellyfish in Chamela! SV Juliet Ep 42
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As we continue our journey back up Mexico’s beautiful Gold Coast, we visit the seaside village of Chamela. We enjoy a perfect day of sailing, catch a big fish, and see some very creepy jelly fish! Join us as we share what Chamela has to offer cruisers along this popular route. Image credits: pngtree.com
ASSAULTED in Zihuatanejo! - SV Juliet Sailing Ep 41
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After enjoying the holidays in the magical cruiser's paradise of Zihuatanejo on Mexico's Gold Coast, our time here is marred by a violent assault. LeeAnne shares the terrifying experience. We also share the pros and cons of this popular cruising destination. (TRIGGER WARNING: details of a sexual assault are discussed)
Eels Galore! Shipwreck diving in the Sea of Cortez - SV Juliet Sailing Ep 40
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For our 40th episode, we have something very special for you: an episode shot completely underwater! Last week LeeAnne had the opportunity do some diving out in the channel near Isla Cerralvo, at century-old shipwreck. And this wreck has become home to more eels than we could count! Help support our channel - join us as a Patron! Click here: www.patreon.com/svjuliet Image credit: pngtree.com/so...
Taking INSANE risks in Tenacatita! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 39
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After leaving Barra de Navidad on the Mexican Gold Coast, we sail north to the place we've been told is the ultimate cruiser's destination: Tenacatita, a picture perfect anchorage that is legendary among cruisers for its miles of white-sand beach, and tight cruising community. But it turns out to be VERY different than what we were expecting. And then…we do something REALLY CRAZY! Help support ...
Hot Air Ballooning in San Miguel de Allende! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 38
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Want to know what cruisers do during hurricane season? They do CRAZY things like this! While Juliet is secured in a marina in La Paz, Charlie & LeeAnne are spending the summer in San Miguel de Allende, in the Mexican highlands. While here we took a ride on a hot air balloon that satisfied our ongoing need for WILD ADVENTURES! Join us in the sky as we fly over this beautiful city. Help support o...
Bluewater Sailing Mexico: the Best of Barra de Navidad! SV Juliet Ep 37
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As we continue our cruising journey on the Mexican Pacific mainland, we head to our southernmost destination: Barra de Navidad. Along the way, Charlie gives a brief lesson in boom preventer systems. In Barra we discover a charming, quintessentially Mexican beach town, and a marina offering a level of luxury beyond our expectations! We finally meet the famous Floating French Baker, and reconnect...
Leaving Mexican PARADISE to Sail into the Night! - SV Juliet Ep 36
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Leaving Mexican PARADISE to Sail into the Night! - SV Juliet Ep 36
Beaches! Burritos! Bugs! And the Banderas Bay Regatta! - SV Juliet Sailing Ep 35
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Beaches! Burritos! Bugs! And the Banderas Bay Regatta! - SV Juliet Sailing Ep 35
Breaching Whales! Leaping Rays! Jaw-dropping moments sailing SV Juliet - Ep 34
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Breaching Whales! Leaping Rays! Jaw-dropping moments sailing SV Juliet - Ep 34
Fishing SUCCESS! Plus, our favorite Mexican anchorage yet! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 33
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Fishing SUCCESS! Plus, our favorite Mexican anchorage yet! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 33
NIGHTMARE passage, RECKLESS fishermen, and…CROCODILES! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 32
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NIGHTMARE passage, RECKLESS fishermen, and…CROCODILES! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 32
Sailing on the Mexican Mainland, and LOVING it! SV Juliet Ep 31
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Sailing on the Mexican Mainland, and LOVING it! SV Juliet Ep 31
Sailboat Racing in the Banderas Bay Regatta! SV Juliet Ep 30
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Sailboat Racing in the Banderas Bay Regatta! SV Juliet Ep 30
Sailing across the Sea of Cortez -- Tropics here we come! SV Juliet Ep 29
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Sailing across the Sea of Cortez Tropics here we come! SV Juliet Ep 29
DESPERATE to Escape La Paz! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 28
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DESPERATE to Escape La Paz! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 28
SAILBOAT TOUR of a Morgan 38! PLUS: Cruising excursions for women sailors! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 27
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SAILBOAT TOUR of a Morgan 38! PLUS: Cruising excursions for women sailors! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 27
Live Aboard Sailing - Frustrations at anchor! Plus...BLOOPERS! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 26
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Live Aboard Sailing - Frustrations at anchor! Plus...BLOOPERS! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 26
Bluewater Sailing - Kicked out of Anchorage! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 25
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Bluewater Sailing - Kicked out of Anchorage! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 25
Bluewater Sailing - Almost ran our sailboat aground! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 24
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Bluewater Sailing - Almost ran our sailboat aground! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 24
Part 2 - LiFePO4 battery upgrade! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 23
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Part 2 - LiFePO4 battery upgrade! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 23
Part 1 - LiFePO4 battery upgrade! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 22
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Part 1 - LiFePO4 battery upgrade! SV Juliet Sailing Ep 22
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what happened to you guys? where are you now?
Wow great video. I'm grateful you kept things from from progressing. The entire video was well done. Thank you
Going out alone was your mistake. It's OK in a gated community in Florida, but doing it in Mexico is a mistake. American women do not understand that being out alone sends a message to bad actors that think you are looking for sex.
That’s BS. You’re blaming the victim. I was not walking around looking for sex. I was on a run. I see women running by themselves here in Mexico all the time, especially in areas frequented by tourists. My only mistake was running under that bridge where I couldn’t be seen, giving a predator a chance to attack. Stop blaming women for their assaults. Blame the men who assaulted them!
Dear lady, sorry you had such a horrible experience. Thankfully you managed to escape.
Such a fascinating city! Thanks for showing us some of the highlights you enjoyed. As always, a great video!
Glad you enjoyed it Brian! I'm having fun putting together videos of our summer travels.
Stunning city! And really beautiful filming. Nicely done.
Very professional travelogue!
Thanks Brian! I'm working on a video from our stay in San Luis Potosí now...I hope it helps people to know what that city is really like. It was one of our favorites. But wait until I get to the video of Morelia, which is where we are now...it tops them ALL!
Lovely video. My sympathies on the loss of your mom and Charlie’s dad.
Thank you! That’s very kind of you.
So sorry about your Mom. Take care❤
Excellent video!
Excellent video! Mexico is beautiful!
Thank you! And we agree about Mexico! ❤️
And sorry to hear about your mom. 😢
Thank you kindly!
Hey guys! Glad to see your new video. Very nice update on what you are doing this summer! We're in Charleston, SC getting our engines checked out this week and then up to the Chesapeake Bay. We sold No Regrets and are now on a 2008 Manta 42 Mk IV catamaran. Much more comfortable, but still lots of boat projects. Stay safe and well. ❤
Wow, that’s a big change! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the extra space. But yeah, boat work is never done. Nice to hear from you!
LeAnne, many sympathies for the passing of your mom🙏🙏
Thank you kindly!
Thank you guys for showing my city to the world! ❤
As a retired nomad traveler and fellow runner I was horrified to hear about your assault in Zihuat. We were just there last month and stayed in some wonderful condos overlooking Playa Madera. We used the fisherman’s boardwalk as our running path each morning for a 3-4 miler. It was HOT! I know exactly the area you were attacked and definitively wouldn’t run that path alone. I run with someone always unless it is a busy park or main road with lots of traffic. As an older runner as well, I keep bear mace with me if I run alone and have it always in my hand as I run. Sounds like you did all the right things and I was glad to see you go back to the scene to face your fears. You were not defeated but rather you outsmarted your attacker! So proud of you from one older runner to another! Keep living life and be safe out there. Carpe Diem!
Thank you so much! Keep on running!
Charlie, Leanne, Outstanding drone footage. Simply awesome. Sharp editing and a keen ear for an audio track that matches the unparalleled cinematography. Well done on all fronts! I missed seeing sv Juliet in the race, but Masons rule.
Hi LeeAnne and Charlie… I’m planning our route from SF Bay Area to San Diego, for this year’s Haha…Leaving in August and will hopscotch down the coast taking the scenic route. I want to do a stop in the Oxnard/Ventura area. Are you all members of any specific yacht clubs in that area? I’m a member of the Vallejo Yacht Club, so will be looking for a club with reciprocity. Would love to visit your home club if you have one! Hope all is well with you two and wouldn’t it be great to meet up in the Sea of Cortez!
Thank you for putting such colorful interesting images together, really enjoyed it :-)
LeeAnne…great move marrying a tech kind of guy! Little did you know how handy he would be on the boat!!😂😂Very impressive, Charlie!
Way to go , Charlie… You showed great engine and mechanical prowess…All California guys of our vintage have inherent engine savvy in our genes….Ala American Graffiti 😂😂😂True drama on the high seas, and of course, it always happens in the middle of the night!
Those shots of the morays were amazing.. they always look psycho!
Your videos are truly turning into polished travelogues.. Thank you both.. Now I’m really excited for October to arrive and the start of this year’s HaHa… We’re leaving Northern California in August and will harbor hop to San Diego in time for all the festivities. LeeAnne you’ve rekindled my excitement… as I’ve been knee deep in boat prep and upgrades to Glorious for the past year and sometimes it seems that the projects will never end…I’m now making a list of projects to put off to have them done in LaPaz!
I'm so glad my videos have rekindled your excitement! It's a huge adventure. You're gonna love it!
Predict Wind sometimes doesn’t “predict” very well… The hills of Agua Verde had a “Marquesas” look to them with the mist up there…Love your camera work…
They do kinda look like the Marquesas!
What a wonderful example of the beauty and splendor of God’s creation that morning. A lifetime memory for you! You were truly blessed!
Thanks!
Jet powered pelicans in the Sea of Cortez… very rare!😂😂
Years later….but still a great episode and wow, you really crammed a lot of good stuff in there!
What a wonderful thing you all did with your lives….Adopting two little lost lives and giving of yourselves to give them the love, values, solid role models to follow, and a chance at life that they would have never had without the two of you….You two deserve the life you are living now, in spades!!!❤️
Awww! Thank you!
Leanne, really like your light hearted commentary… and you have a real knack at editing…
The seagull attack reminded me of “Finding Nemo”! Just subscribed as I’m about ready to do the HaHa this October and will be basically retracing your path. Enjoying your commentary, and had to chuckle about the never ending shuffling of stuff around the boat for a new project….It never ends, really
Wow, thank you for your nice comments! I'm so glad you're enjoying our videos. We have fun making them! We're now in our fourth season of cruising, and we love it. Enjoy the HaHa, and let us know once you're down here in Mexico! We might bump into each other in an anchorage or marina somewhere.
Great to catch up with what you have been doing lately. Excellent whale footage and we enjoyed the tour of Isla Isabel with its birds. We're in St Petersburg, Florida readying No Regrets for sale, as we are in the process of purchasing a 2008 Manta 42 catamaran to continue our adventure with a bit more comfort than No Regrets offered. Enjoy!
Leeann saw your post on Baja Cruisers site today. I love your videos. I did the Ha ha in November and currently my boat is in Costa Baja Marina. Are you headed back to La Paz? Let me know and I would love to meet you and Charlie.
Hey, sorry for the delayed response! We are not heading to La Paz this season - we're going to stay on the mainland. But we'll be back there at some point next season, probably in the spring. I'll keep posting videos! Would love to meet!
Sorry to hear about your experience, I hope you have had time to heal. Just came across this video as I was researching security situation in Zihua as we intend to invest in a property. Best of luck in your travels.
Thank you for your kind words. And good luck in your property investment. As I mentioned in the video, we loved Zihuatanejo! What happened to me could have happened anywhere in the world. Mexico is a beautiful country, and we still love it here.
I'm SO jealous of the breaching whales! I've never been lucky enough to see one breach.
It's a pretty awe-inspiring sight! Magnificent nature at its finest.
Loved this Nat Geo quality video about Isla Isabel! What a wonderful visit you had!
Wow! Thanks so much! I felt like I was in a Nat Geo show when we were there - so much wildlife, and the ability to get right in there close with it.
Wonderful and fun video. The boobies were a hoot.
Thanks Kar!
Hey guys, great episode. Love the race footage! Safe travels from Barlovento Sailing.
Thanks! Fair winds to you guys too!
Another great cruising video! that was some fish you caught!! Next time you are in Barra, maybe you will see "Atlas" at the dock with her owner Josh! Atlas is the new name of our much loved "Red Shoes" 😍
We saw it when we were there last time, and Charlie met Josh! Are they still there? We'll be headed to Barra later this season for sure.
We’ll cross paths next year as Key Lime Pie is getting splashed this coming year in San Carlos, then heading south.
Thanks for being so open and courageous to share this horrible experience. I’m SO sorry for what you went through and inspired by your strength and overall approach to life after the attack. My heart is with you and I wish you light, love and joy for the coming adventures.
This was an excellent video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, very good and important video. Where did you rent the electric bikes?
Good for you Juliet, so proud of you!
Thank you!
Superb & fascinating travelogue of SMA & Oaxaca!
One of your best videos! You’ve motivated me to stop procrastinating and finally get up to Oaxaca.... Love your content. I am watching from Bangalore
Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you do make it to Oaxaca. It’s worth a visit.
Very awesome Cheryl ! 👍
Great video!! This really makes me miss Barra. This is one of our favorite places on Earth. <3
its a shame anyone has to go through this, may the find the perpetrator and bring him to justice !
What amazing snorkelling video footage - as always!
Thanks Brian! We sure loved the snorkeling there and look forward to going back there next season.