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Sailing Avocet
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Welcome aboard! I'm Marissa Neely, and this is the story of my 1979 Cheoy Lee 41, Avocet. Avocet was purchased in 2018 as a newlywed adventure on a small budget with a big dream: to explore what lies beyond the horizon. The early years of this journey—and much of the work that transformed her—were built together, and they'll always be an important part of her story. Today, this channel continues to document…— in their own words
5ports charted
1,237nm on the chart
14episodes
The vessel Cheoy Lee · Monohull
Logbook 14
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Passing the Tiller, High Sierra Regatta | Sailing Avocet
We made it back to California ready to embrace land life and sail in the annual High Sierra Regatta - a long standing tradition of ours. This year, we shook things up, welcoming our nephew Truman aboard for his first ever regatta.
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Adios, Avocet | Sailing Avocet
From hauling out to escaping Mexico, this video is a bit of an emotional good bye.
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Final Sail of the Season to Guaymas, Mexico | Sailing Avocet
Guaymas Sonora, Mexico
The time finally came to raise and lower our sails for the final time of the season. We had made so many amazing memories in 2024, and will carry them with us forever. Don't worry, this isn't where the story ends.
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Hula Hooping on a Boat in Topolobampo, Mexico 4k Drone footage | Sailing Avocet
Topolobampo Sinaloa, Mexico
Collection of shots from Topolobampo featuring hula hooping on a sailboat.
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Leaving La Cruz for REAL This Time...| Sailing Avocet
Sea of Cortez Mexico
After 3 months of sticking around La Cruz and Banderas Bay we finally untie the dock lines and sail north back into the Sea of Cortez where we wrap up our season.
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Enjoying the Most DANGEROUS City in Mexico | Sailing Avocet
On this episode of "eating our way through Mexico" the AvoLusty gang finds themselves in the dreamy San Miguel de Allende - not captured: the food poisoning. You can read all about that on the blog.
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That's it, We're MOVING! | Sailing Avocet
When you hear “Guanajuato,” you might picture colorful streets, rich history, and charming alleyways—and you wouldn’t be wrong. But what we didn’t expect was just how wild, chaotic, beautiful, and unpredictable this city would be.
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Eating and Drinking Our Way Through Guadalajara & Lake Chapala, Mexico | Sailing Avocet
we eat and drink our way through Guadalajara and Lake Chapala, Mexico, exploring one of the most vibrant food cities in Mexico and the hidden gem of Chapala just outside the city.
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Drinking Tequila in Tequila, Jalisco | Sailing Avocet
We hit the road with friends Max and Karen for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Mexico — starting in Tequila, where the agave is blue, the pours are heavy, and the stories come easy.
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La Cruz Days Mexico: Big Sierra, Beach Camping & One Last Wild Party | Sailing Avocet
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Nayarit, Mexico
Our friend Kris (@bigsierramusic) made the journey south to Mexico to join us for the final La Cruz Days party—and what started as a music-filled farewell quickly turned into an impromptu camping adventure in Chacala.
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Yelapa | Sailing Avocet
Yelapa Jalisco, Mexico
Chris's mom comes to visit us in Banderas Bay, so we share with her why we love La Cruz so much before acting off for the seaside village of Yelapa. A quick trip, but one that will be remembered.
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More Mazatlán | Sailing Avocet
Mazatlán Sinaloa, Mexico
The crowds from the total eclipse left Mazatlan, leaving the town much more quiet, perfect for exploring with our friends. From good eats to hiking the lighthouse and petting all the kitties, Maz did not disappoint!
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La Cruz's Birthday! | Sailing Avocet
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Nayarit, Mexico
After Max's birthday, we returned home to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to celebrate the towns birthday Lusty style.
Ports on the chart 5
- La Cruz de HuanacaxtleNayarit, Mexico
- MazatlánSinaloa, Mexico
- YelapaJalisco, Mexico
- TopolobampoSinaloa, Mexico
- GuaymasSonora, Mexico
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