A VERY bad passage - One that even made Bills radar 🫣🥺 (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep. 218)

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

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[@lazzj4995]

When u said that marina that were departing was beautiful- you really captured that on video.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you, we really enjoyed our stay there!

[@kindsailing]

Thanks for filming when you didn't feel like it. We've been in similar conditions and as we watched you guys, we felt for you, that stuff is just brutal. We're glad it was only for a few hours and there was no real damage. Now for the find-and-fix-the-leaks game. We're cheering you on! Namaste. 🙏

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you so much! Yea only other damage was a mainsheet block blew up, now we are replacing them all!

[@darleneparker1409]

So glad you are safe at anchor. Thank goodness the two of you are skilled sailors! ❤️⛵

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you, it felt so good to get out of that sea state and to safe anchorage!

[@bake162]

Nice that Bill doesn’t let it get to him too bad

[@Taisen_Des]

Another round of " *unnecessarily large waves* " ! 😬🙃 Thanks to Grace for finding the strength to film an describe those hard and stressful times. 😘 And thanks to Bill for steering that lovely nutshell ⛵ to safety. 👋

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yes we feel the same way! haha. No need for the seas to stand up like that!

[@diIdaho]

Be proud of yourselves! Be thrilled that Calico handled the seas with precision and success! Knowing now that if you are placed in that predicament again, you are truly seasoned sailors who can do it!!! Congratulations 🎉 Sleep well.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you, yes good shake down. Also good to find issues before we set off on a major crossing!

[@shannonlowe2412]

Glad you made it to anchor safe. Hope Grace's sleep issues don't last. If you can't find a gasket for the hatch you can soak it in hot soapy water and it should seal again. Last summer I replaced the Lexan in my hatch but couldn't find the gasket so I did this and it had no leaks. Happy St. Patrick's Day!🍀☘🍀

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

We have a new gasket on order for both hatches, good tip tho! The sleep issue is going to be something to manage on or crossing. Historically Grace was able to fall asleep whenever on passage

[@garysmith1639]

Glad to see that you didn’t turn around when it got a little nasty. Might as well get acclimated to those conditions a little bit. There won’t be many bailout points in a 3+ week crossing! Feel better Grace! Keep your chins up. Remember this is fun! Lol😊

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂 hopefully no upwind work going that way haha

[@brianwade4136]

wow you guys! reminds me of some of my days coming south!….Looked gnarly..no fun, even for us seasoned sailors! Was great meeting you in La Cruz a few weeks back, I’m in Tenacatita now headed to Melaque. Good luck on the crossing! see you in French Poly next season! Capt. Lawnboy, Wades Aweigh Anacortes, WA

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Our pleasure!

[@mv.alibiii4685]

Hey Grace!! Don't take any BS.from King Neptune , You got this Girl!!! And Bill, you are an absolute ROCK STAR All the ❤ and Best wishes from an old dude from Pender Harbour BC ❤❤❤ 😎👍🇨🇦

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you! We loved our time in BC!

[@mv.alibiii4685]

What's not to love!!!I ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bradleyhildreth4774]

Grace uncovering a delicious meal after that passage. Such a great way to wrap-up the day. Great job!!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

So good! Great to hear from you Brad !

[@MavericAvi8or]

So glad you guys are safe!

[@marisaconner628]

A gnarly passage, leaks, lack of sleep = no fun. But you two and Calico Skies are real troopers!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks Marisa! Glad we made it safely and also didn't have to spend a night at sea like our friends on Small World

[@marisaconner628]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing thank goodness! I feel so bad for Small World!

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode. Huge waves while sailing can be a bitch. Glad everyone is alright and the boat is safe.

[@beachplumb]

Brian sort of shook his fist at you guys the other day talking about how you'd leave Delos in the dust in light winds with your big Code Zero (lol).

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

LOL yea that's our secret weapon, bring out the whomper!

[@leehoffman3604]

That was a hell of a ride. I'm glad you guys are safe. What a way to check for leaks!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

That's one way to find the leaks, submarine the boat! LOL

[@leehoffman3604]

I'm just glad you are both OK.

[@dennispatrick4999]

Yikes...Glad you are safe.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Now we see why Cabo Corrientes has a reputation!

[@skohaya]

Crazy. So glad you 2 are ok. The camera does not truly show how bad it truly was. Wishing you the best on repairs. Hope you get the easiest weather window when you cross. Blessing!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks so much!!

[@paullivingston6312]

You two are awesome. Gòd day

[@rbrt1465]

Been there before. It’s shocking how uncomfortable it can be. You handled it perfectly. ❤❤

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea it really is. But I guess small boat (relatively) big water! 💓

[@svnelliejowestsail3222]

We too had some unforeseen bad weather making that trip a few years ago. We were burying our fore deck and the prop was coming out of the water. But our Westsail 32 handled it like a champ!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yikes! I feel like our prop came out or cavititated at one moment, crazy stretch of ocean!

[@eileenderheim3768]

Glad you made it safely. Those seas were gnarly!! Stay safe.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea no fun but good test for the boat 😀

[@feanor3876]

As usual thanks for sharing the good, the bad and the sailing ugly truth.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks for watching! Not all sunsets and cocktails Lol

[@davem1716]

Good shake down before the big passage.She held up.Congrats to you guys on all the hard maintenance you have done.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yes! Thank you! More Maintenance to come lol

[@MavericAvi8or]

That was intense! Glad you guys are safe and sound.

[@karlfair]

You guys made the right choice as you got deeper into the weather. Chasing deck leaks is such a pain. With time and offshore fatigue they are inevitable. Just keep plugging along.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea the leaks seem to be at our chainplates and hatch gaskets. Not surprising after sitting in the desert for 8 months. Dried out the seals

[@ejs6010]

What a rough sail. Glad you made it to anchor.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

It was doozy!

[@SaltySailor5050]

Guys; you need a lot more luff tension in that main! You know better! Always watch your show! 😄

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

yea I think our clutch is starting to slip, wasnt going on deck mess with it in those conditions 😂

[@judycook1918]

Wow! With all you guys have been through you would think some fair weather was not to much to ask for but I guess not. Stay safe and well out there.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂 not in the cards LOL

[@87sport]

I have been through a sail like that and they suck at the time, but when time does pass they make a great story and memory. Props to pulling through, cheers!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Always a story at the end :)

[@vandalorian8777]

Always an adventure. Glad you are safe.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

what's the old saying the difference between and adventure and an ordeal is attitude 😂

[@ralphjansen9205]

Hectic seas Happy you guys are safe and sound

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea most intense sea state we have seen in a while

[@lyngilbert2589]

We had exactly the same experience coming up from Tenacatita to PV. We bailed into Ipala abd anchored overnight as seastate was so bad. Completely understand how you were feeling. 😢❤

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Wild place! We've been around the point a couple times previous and it was super chill, not this time!

[@robm.4512]

Those conditions definitely qualified as snotty, no doubt about it. Reminded me of a forecast light passage across Biscay that proved to be exactly the opposite. The relief of finally getting parked up in a sheltered spot was physical,mentally we were completely numb for several hours. Sorry to hear about the leaks, that sucks but as you said, better to find them before the big jump. Stay safe, cheers, R.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Ohh man I've heard the bay of Biscay can be quite the ride! We have never experienced that water way yet!

[@robm.4512]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing 👍The stories have foundation, when it gets nasty there it’s very nasty indeed. It’s not a place to be scared of, just very certain of the true conditions because of the combination of an uninterrupted view of the Atlantic to the West, the bottom profile and the shape of the bay, which promotes a really lousy confused sea state due to reflections from multiple directions. Add that all to the prevailing Westerlies making it a lee shore and you’ll appreciate the potential problems. When it’s ok, it’s fine, nothing to fret over. When it’s not, it can become a bit lumpy or a little spot of hell on earth. Take it easy, hope you’re getting ahead of the dribbles! 😎👍🍻

[@walterwinn2842]

Good job

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank u :)

[@chuckarrand4281]

Looks like a sporty sail. Good check sail before setting off across the pacific. Love watching you guys. Cheers.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Both good and bad LOL. Glad to find it now!

[@brucegarrison4999]

Thank you for a great video

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eleanor4482]

That was a beautiful marina. Hope you catch up with Delos at some point.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

We loved it there, very cool spot to do some boat work!

[@BonnieVolkle]

I’m glad you are safe❤

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Phew! was a good test for Calico :)

[@jhsrecordsentertainment4972]

😮..so glad you both are safe. Breath, rest you two.❤

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Made it thankfully, felt so good to drop the hook in a safe spot

[@Joe-zt7ef]

Sometimes I dont really know how you guys do it.......weather and oceans just seem to be getting worse out there, anyway I truly enjoy your videos and look forward to the next :) stay safe Bill and Grace.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Ha the ocean is a cruel mistress! Thanks for watching!

[@brucerhodes8197]

Well that didn't look like fun at all, glad you made it safely to an anchorage. Sure hope those new leaks don't turn into another major project! Hopefully you won't see any seas that rough again for a long long time or never again even!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

glad to find it now and not when we are crossing!

[@sherriwilliams7235]

So glad you both are safe 💛

[@DonMcConaughy]

Stay Safe Guys

[@timharris3203]

There is an episode of sailing Brickhouse before the captain died of covid in south Africa about how to make your hatches more waterproof. If I remember right he put a bead of rope around the gaskets to make a tighter fit. You should go out and look for that episode, it will be back before covid, so a few year's. That or reach out to sailing Brickhouse and ask his widow who's sailed back to the Caribbean with Brickhouse.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

interesting, we have new gaskets on order, historically thats been ok we shall see!

[@JakobEngl]

Great video

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank u!!!

[@WaterTrails]

You're boat is looking really ship-shape these days!! Your time in harbor must've been time well spent.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you! That's been a goal of ours. We used Calico hard over the last several years and we need a slow down and maintenance period

[@davidnichols147]

We hope Grace's hormone medicine isn't to strong. Between this passage and recovering from her operation her condition wasn't good. Bottlebottle on Amazon for a 26oz container is $29.99. Ranked 4.3 with cons being; 1. leaks from lid 2. cap could be better 3. not for hot beverage. Great to see the new autopilot working out, engine without issues, and chicken Rizzuto looked marvelous. Good job you guys, time to cross the Pacific!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea the hormone therapy is sort is known not to be good for you but necessary to help prevent recurrance. She's going up to the US to see doctors this week 🙏

[@Calusa.Wanderer]

Bill, plenty of sled left there for a sled guard. Drill a couple of holes and bolt it on :)

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

my concern is that its a sloped part, I think just gonna leave it for now and be careful with the prop

[@Calusa.Wanderer]

lol, auto correct, skeg. I live in the Everglades, have the motors here have them after oyster bar run ins. I am sure enough there to work with.

[@svjobeth6256]

Well, that was one hell of a ride!! Glad you guys are ok. On the broken outboard skeg, you might want to try to find a reconditioned lower unit. It can be repaired, but it’s easy to warp the case. Hope you guys get it sorted, if you haven’t by now!!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea I think I may just leave it it for now, its like $700 for a new lower unit we bought the motor for like $1000, Just have to be careful with the prop when landing on beachs

[@svjobeth6256]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing, sounds like a good call!

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

Wow, what a ride.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

You got that right! LOL

[@OldManGibb]

Real happy y'all made it in safe.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

A snug anchorage was much appreciated!

[@loisphillips5826]

Wow. Crazy gnarly sail. Glad you made it to anchor safely. Thanks for sharing your videos. Looking forward to smoother sailing adventures.😃

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

thank you! we were so glad to get in!

[@KennyP88]

Sounds like what I once experienced in the Mona Passge. Worst washing machine seas ever. You must know by now those Sabre’s are notorious with water seeping under the toerails . (can’t keep varnish nice) Those leaks don’t look that far outboard but ……. you’ll sort it out, you always do. ❤

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea we've sailed near the mona and it was pretty gnarly lol. Yep I was actually just sealing some of the toe rail bungs as we speak. I've gotten to the point of jamming buytl tape in. Not pretty but keeps the boat dry. The leaks were genoa track and chainplate. The chainplates are getting rebedded this week

[@hugoabsalon6817]

Glad you're safe

[@js7127]

Note to self, avoid using Calico as a submarine, then your deck wont leak so bad!! You two are amazing n I could never do what you do. I realize when in the thick, not much you can do but ride it out n that's why I am not there.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Good tip! 😂 Yes sometime we are just hanging on for the ride, the boat is the real star of the show!

[@jenniferdavis8088]

Hope you get everything squared away soon for your pacific passage!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

working on it!! We've been chipping away at the to do list for months now!

[@jimmyanderson3795]

looks like you got a butt kicking. you both look whipped. grace i just started my med change today and it gives me anxiety every time. hang in there you two. can not wait to see how i will feel. great to hear how good the auto pilot worked.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Happens every now and then!!! Yes we are hoping the symptoms decrease, side effects started 8 months after starting, weird. Hope you feel better!

[@californiakayaker]

Wow, no fun, 4 seconds or less, we have had to predict those before (ssb 7192 14:30 chubasco) Definitely pounded you hard.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea the period on those waves was super short!

[@nrolled2888]

4:30 give your hand a bit more room between the winch. Your fingers will thank you. ❤

[@Building_Bluebird]

For the sleeping issue, a magnesium supplement might help.

[@Building_Bluebird]

That certainly didn't look like fun!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

ha no fun!

[@daveinohio9383]

Great Vid !! One of your best.. Thank you

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Glad you think so!😀

[@shannonstone865]

Cute bottle bottle I want one

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😍 Grace love hers!

[@paullivingston6312]

90 ft seas in the south pacific.

[@SailingYaffa]

Like from Sabre to Sabre 😀

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Cool another YT channel with a Sabre!

[@carltontweedle5724]

Just a typical day sail in the North Sea only the water is warmer. HAHAHA

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Haha yea exactly, wicked square waves

[@davemcclelland3164]

I want to learn to sail from you guys, but wondering if you have recommendations around Everett - Bellingham Washington. Sailing around the San Juans has been a dream of mine forever. Even as a crew member. That keeled angle was preatty deep and the swells came out of knowhere. Cheers to the captain!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

We don't have much experience sailing around the PNW, we really did enjoy our time in BC tho!

[@53goforit]

You question why you do this? It’s great content, thank you, i know its tough on ya’ll, but thanks

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

During emotional moments yes I (Grace) do from time to time. Thank you for being here 💓

[@jeffreysearle2996]

Well you may feel lousy but you look beautiful. 😎

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😊 thank you

[@di3352]

Glad you are anchored up now, phew, what a rough ride!! You both did well, I'm impressed. :) Just curious, I believe an eclipse will be happening around 8 April (unsure if I have the correct date) in the northern hemisphere, does that affect sailing? Watching as usual from Queensland, Australia. :)

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

4/8 is the right date, we have lots of friends going to Matzalan, predicted to be one o of the best spots on the planet to watch due to full eclipse and typical low cloud cover. If we are still her we may rent a car and head up. No real impact on the sailing the boat

[@di3352]

@CalicoSkiesSailing that's good to know, thank you. 😊

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Any particular reason you guys did not reef the main/reef the main more during this crossing? Good to see you made it safely.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

We eventually went to reef 1, we were motor sailing pretty much into the wind, the sail was there for stabilization and wasn't really fully powered up.

[@evinwhiteson4902]

These kind od days are great if its just 3 hours. Shake it all up. Fix it up and be better next time.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

hahah we'll said, we certainly did that!

[@paullivingston6312]

Leaks no. Better now than in the middle of the trip. Lol

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

For sure! What's the old saying an hour repair at dock is a day at sea!

[@jorgeperez7048]

👍👍

[@AnthonyParr-do5jk]

Well done just watched cat in similar condition's badly fail to do what you just did.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

wow that sounds crazy?! Calico pushed her way through it felt fairly in control. Just had to match the speed to make headway and maintain steerage but not so much to start pounding the hull

[@catothecensor]

Guys, take it easy. Do not force any step if boat is not 100% and Grace is not in good shape yet.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yes for sure!

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀😀👍👍👍❤❤

[@skinnwalker4515]

It wasn't a weather phenomenon. You were sailing over an active alien work zone. They are working on a multi-year project to split the continent of Africa in half. Very sorry for the inconvenience.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂 certainly wasn't a normal sea state!

[@paullivingston6312]

Lol

[@donclay3511]

How's your sister doing, Grace?

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

She's doing well. Recovery went really well! Thanks for asking

[@donclay3511]

​@@CalicoSkiesSailing Well maybe you're all out of the woods for a while. Take care. You're next sail will be better... or hopefully it was. :)

[@chhindz]

Leak soup?

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂

[@paullivingston6312]

Lmao

[@demetriosbaris3570]

😳😳😳😳

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂

[@Sambivalent]

First :)

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

woo hoo!! 👊

[@someguy9440]

y'all are going to have a rough time without a proper headsail to punch through steep short seas and swells. just about all the 1fin keel plastic classics are going to buck like a bronco if trying to pump along on a reefed main like that. You need a good heavy air jib with a high-ish clew (aka a yankee) to pull you through the chop, not push. good vid, but you don't have to suffer to that extent! fair winds

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

We were motor sailing at about 15 awa, wouldn’t have been able to keep our staysail flying 👍😀

[@someguy9440]

​@@CalicoSkiesSailing roger that - hopefully you can keep those to a minimum 🤠🤙

[@TomLuurs]

Ouch, bad Ai on the thumbnail

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂 I wish we knew how to use AI for thumbnails , only photo shop ha

[@sandymackenzie8413]

Whydo we all fast forward when we see your adverts?

[@bojangles8837]

Code zero term gets thrown around incorrectly. Long story short is more a term for a ratings rule mid-girth of at least 75 percent. You have what appears to be a more of a Gennaker.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea its sort of a catch all term, ours is Utility Power Sail or UPS by Doyle but that just doesnt sound cool LOL

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing It is a Twerker Bill. Call it what it is damn't

[@pontoonrob7948]

Any decent aluminum welder can repair that. You want to make sure that he uses a cast repair blank, not just sheet aluminum. I did them daily for 17 years. Not a big deal to replace a skeg.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Cool good to know! Hard to find good aluminum welders at the moment in Mexico., Everything still functions just gotta be careful with the prop.

[@flightplan1000]

You guys don't look like you're having any fun...

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀😀👍👍👍❤❤

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀😀👍👍👍❤❤