Sailing To Morro Bay - Onboard Lifestyle ep.168

On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we leave San Simeon Bay and set sail for Morro Bay. We pick up a mooring ball and enjoy a few days dancing in the swift currents. Morro Bay was experiencing king tides so the debris was thick. Compass gets some beach time before the crew explores the iconic Morro Rock. Come back next week as we sail to San Luis Obispo Bay and enjoy the views of Avila Beach...see you then!
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[@trevhedges]

Thanks guys!

[@kevine.phillips7578]

The dog is a trip. He’s a happy pup.

[@noelanderson703]

I love the hand signals, they seem really positive, I'm sure people would like to know a little more about them, cheaper than headsets. You have a great lifestyle, Emma is a lucky girl, she will have wonderful life experience's to call on in later life. My own sailing experience was sailing the Nth East coast of New Zealand in a small 23ft keelboat we had a great time, but age is catching up on me, so I don't sail anymore, I suppose 70 years of sailing is OK. I've had my share LOL The best of luck guys, enjoy your sailing as much as I did. Love from down under

[@mikesawyer9209]

Slo Mo Compass!!!!!!!

[@billhanna8838]

Ha you dont have to grunt so mush - No the feeling , Great to see your getting what you deserve from the boat & family - Fair winds & following seas .

[@lemal0432]

Mum & Daughter look like twins at 5 minutes - in this video - two lovely girls.

[@stinkintoad]

I was stationed on a 95 foot coast guard cutter in Morro Bay. The harbor masters office has a photo of George c Scott's yacht being flipped by a huge wave at the entrance, - that entrance can be very dangerous. But a beautiful place.

[@edquier40]

You set the eel grass free! But it will be back... again and again. Good show!

[@clayfarnet970]

Love the Compass slow mo’s

[@minibusadventures5483]

Great video again this week, my dog Jack loved watching compass running up and down the beach, yes, l had to rewind it several times…..lol Keep up the good work guys, love watching your adventures…… Jack n Steve

[@OnboardLifestyle]

That is awesome!

[@onkelsvenner]

Thanks Emma to explain numbers also in metric :-)

[@OnboardLifestyle]

You're welcome 😊

[@cana125dh7322]

Such a peaceful and relaxing video. Thank you and God Bless.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bobstienke178]

Woof!

[@garyallsebrook3493]

Tell Emma don't feel bad. Ive been in Northern California for 73 years and I haven't been there either...

[@tvonzweck]

Nice video. I sailed up solo to Morro Bay in June from San Diego. It was my first time around Pt Conception. Anchored at Cojo until about 1am to let winds and sea state mellow. I had a whale breach just off Morro Rock as I was approaching. Morro Bay Yacht Club is full of great folks. They let me tie up at the dock for the night I spent there and invited me in for the Tuesday hamburger night. The sail back down to San Miguel Island was boisterous and memorable. I love the way you guys use hand signals when mooring, anchoring.

[@dennismcquoid9751]

good teamwork on the pickup!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We think so too!

[@robertlaird6746]

Captain Teal, admiral Linh, first mate Emma and fish bate Compass.

[@truckerallister9080]

Nice seeing compass enjoying himself, nice history lesson from Emma, keep up the good work, perfect video.

[@MikeHarrison3266]

I suspect it's just me but does anyone else ever have a vision of Emma doing the "HEY" in the opening tune.😀😊

[@havefunoutthere6378]

Welcome to my town! We saw you! -Toast the Coast

[@tealgoben1781]

Cheers!🥂

[@jbonnett1225]

I love kayaking in Morro Bay. I grew up there. You've got to watch the tides to plan you kayaking! The time lapse on the currents was very cool.

[@Retired-nohurry]

Thanks for posting

[@philscott7949]

I'm looking forward to seeing Emma service the outboard motor soon.

[@steveo9408]

Compass can really boogie when he wants to!

[@SALFXEF]

I lived in SLO in the early 90's near morro

[@dennisfromoz6436]

Life looks all too easy for the "Lifestyle" crew. Viewing gave me a relaxed feeling, so big thanks guys for sharing...Cheers

[@chuenyeelau]

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing

[@RidgeRunner5-]

I remember hearing about the nesting Peregrine Falcons on Morro Bay rock, someone stole one of the chicks and the authorities offered a reward for information about who did it, two days later it was returned. Then they installed cameras to monitor their nest. You guys always put out great episodes with really good videography, keep up the good work.

[@linhgobenyt]

That's unfortunate to hear. When we were at the Rock, there was a group of enthusiasts observing the Peregrine Falcons and invited us to use their scopes to see them. Beautiful creatures. Thanks for following our adventures!

[@teapot27]

I think its Emma's sneakers that are attracting the flies..they are attracted to yellow.Ive worked in full-time motorsport most of my time and the Dunlop boys who changed our tyres always had a huge yellow awning in their truck and had to wear yellow shirts and they suffered. Im sure one time at Mugello in Italy they had a white awning shipped in it was that bad...I love your channel it makes me all happy every week, easily the best sailing channel on the internet, take care all of you. #compassrocks

[@robinhoward9113]

good to see the sails up

[@paulirvin6555]

I'm originally from the area. Grew up there. San Luis obispo. I just wanted to comment because filming the entering the bay is the only perspective that I hadn't experienced. Thanks for that. Yes, the fishing is phenomenal.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@toddgaskill8389]

Beautiful! Makes a land lover want to go sailing!!!

[@jameskennedy9655]

Lynn the camera loves you, oh my gosh even at night the camera is so kind to you. Art. ; ) !

[@1farreja]

I love your videos. I really appreciate how your family goes about your sailing life. Your thought of safety and contingencies are a great example of how to adventure without taking unnecessary risks. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us all. Love and appreciation from Utah.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@jameskennedy9655]

Emma makes the most informative mini documentaries of places and things that you guys visit. This beautiful little girl once grown will have a wealth of information not available in public schools. Ps. curious parent? What's her motivation?

[@linhgobenyt]

She is a huge fan of "fun facts" that most will not know about and loves history. ❤

[@andrewnims8175]

I really enjoy the information that Emma provides in this video.

[@gmcjetpilot]

Now I give video 👍 before watching 😃

[@OnboardLifestyle]

You're the best!

[@tomd.3082]

I do the same as they never disappoint.

[@MtryCapt]

We brought our 75 foot boat from Monterey to Morro Bay. In some of the restaurants there they have photos of the swell crossing the jetties, absolutely incredible. That harbor can be one of the hardest ports to get into. They lose the south channel marker every year. Underneath the piers the eel grass can be so thick, you could basically walk on it. Your videos are great and look forward to seeing your adventures. Safe travels and watch the weather conditions around Pt. conception real closely. Best time to go around it is a couple hours before daylight.

[@r0cketplumber]

This was a fun episode to watch, my wife and I have lived on land in both San Simeon and Morro Bay, a bit of old home week.

[@ToiOraLAT]

I luv watchng you all each week. have seen from day1. we r in lockdown here in Auckland NZ for another 2 weeks at least but watching u guys helps so much whatever you ha going on. such smiles emma and her Mom have... Best from way south.

[@HandyMan657]

I made sure to have eaten before watching and mama didn't show off her culinary skills. Figures. LoL.Keep safe all

[@tracksidebc5854]

Another great video. At 10:29 when you are in the dinghy there is a 43’ Hatteras MY in the background. We had one in Toronto for a number of years. Lived-aboard for three full years and spent five to six month onboard every summer the other years. Miss it at times!

[@danieloliver20]

Haha, I don't think I'd want to dive the boat in that raceway/bay... beautiful views crew!

[@frankd2301]

Did you make it over to Montana de Oro state park? Amazing geological formations.

[@patraic5241]

Yup. That's a rock alright. ;) Interesting the mist seemed to be clinging to it when you pulled in. I can see why the put mooring balls everywhere. I wouldn't want to just rely on the anchor with that much current to deal with constantly. If CA is smart they will put that power plant back into operation.

[@johnsimmons7709]

California is not smart

[@paultabone2010]

💖🐬🦋🇦🇺 Good night from Australia 🇦🇺🌸 another wonderful adventure and a fantastic episode 🌈🐬🦋🌸⛵️

[@ceeceety2320]

Hi guys! We are so glad to see you traveling and most importantly, seeing Emma have such a great life, taking it all in happily while learning. I wish my earlier years could have been so exciting. She is so well educated not only due to the amazing job you guys are doing as parents, but her love of reading and learning in general, and what a wonderful way to learn! Awesome video guys! Really enjoyed it! Tim and Tammie

[@linhgobenyt]

Thanks guys! Emma is a sponge when it comes to learning anything new. We are pretty lucky to have such a great kid. She is excited to get her curriculum for this school year.

[@captainjackkay3132]

Emma , love to hear you play violin again. Hope you haven't given up on it .

[@linhgobenyt]

She still plays the violin, but it's now a bit small for her. We have been on the lookout for a full size violin 🎻 for a while now. Hoping we find one before we leave for Mexico.

[@OneLiterPeter]

Time lapse was really cool. Looked like a sailboat race. Lyn looked very confident and capable at the helm. Thanks for making these wonderful videos.

[@pattieh5118]

So cool showing tide flow by and looking backwards at other boats. It looked like you all where going forward at same speed. :)

[@frankd2301]

What about the sand dunes to the south?

[@rainfinger]

Compass appreciates a run on the beach as does our dog Junkyard-the-Magnificent.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Love that!

[@CheersWarren]

Thanks for showing me Morro bay , I think of the Californian coast as so bland . But I’ve only visited Dana point and Newport Beach area.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Our pleasure! This coast has so many hidden treasures. It is beautiful.

[@frankd2301]

Emma, you didn’t mention that Moro Rock is home to Peregrin Falcons: the fastest bird in the world.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We happened to run into a Peregrine Falcon group who were observing them on our hike around the rock. They were kind enough to let us see them from their scope. Great people in Morro Bay.

[@fxpthl]

Now you kids are getting closer to my home port of San Diego. I’m hoping to at least come down there to see your mooring, better yet, maybe you will have a gathering of subscribers/patrons!

[@okeefer2000]

I have the same binoculars. Aren't the great? Can't go wrong with Nikon. Love the videos. Can't wait to see you get somewhere tropical.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We can't wait!

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

❤️❤️

[@mngbennett]

Emma's narration is great. We were wondering what the smoke stacks were from. Could you sometime describe Teal's hands signals when picking up and leaving the mooring? We are watching from Newcastle island marine park off Naniamo BC.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We will go into our hand signals soon. We are not fans of yelling or headsets and this method has worked for us for the past 20 years of sailing. Too many times we see feeling get hurt during docking, picking up mooring balls, and anchoring so this works. Hi to you in Nanaimo BC! Its beautiful there!

[@Katifda]

Whoa! I just found your channel, know San Simeon well and have visited Hearst Castle, too bad it was closed, it’s opulence beyond words, …I’m watching from Tahiti! I know Morro Bay well, spent the summers there with my grandmother during the late 50’s and 60’s and lived there a few years mid-eighties, I’ve fished off the pier where you ate, watched them doing a 24 hour continuous pour on the stacks, up until the early 60’s we could hike up Morro Rock, the trail started on the north side, …and much more, thanks for the memories. I took my Tahitian Vahine wife on vacation in ’98 and she fed the squirrels peanuts, first time she had seen them, behind where you were walking away from the Rock, …when you arrive in Avila there used to be a restaurant next to the boat yard named the Cat’s, …excellent fish and chips, …and if it’s still there, ….at the pier in Pismo there is a restaurant that was rated the best Pismo clam chowder in California, …most delicious, and just next door in Grover Beach during strawberry season they sell them on the street and they're the size of lemons, as you sail past Oceano Beach, …I moved a lot of sand there with my dune buggy and at the south end of the beach you’ll see a dune mountain named Devil’s slide, …looking forward to following you on your adventure.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

The vessel behind them where they ate on the T pier is the Windwalker. It was built several miles inland then sat for nearly a decade. You may have noticed it out along Hwy 41. I didn't mention that if they stopped in Morro they should visit the Natural History Museum and certainly go to the Hauf Brau which has it's own dingy dock.

[@Katifda]

@@secretsquirrel6308 I left Morro Bay in '87 and moved to Nevada before coming to Tahiti, ...I think I vaguely remember a boat being built alongside 41, ...but that was decades ago, ...could it be the same one?

[@secretsquirrel6308]

@@Katifda Yeah, I am pretty sure it is same boat. I moved from SLO CO in 2006 after 30+ years there. I reckon it is the same except more people/less elbow room.

[@Plantandpeoplecarer]

Can’t wait to see some different coloured water! I guess I’m just used to Australian colours and oceans

[@linhgobenyt]

This winter is going to be awesome when we share the waters of the Sea of Cortez.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Such a nice, calm and peaceful episode, guys. Those ribs looked yummmmmmmmmmy !! And, I have to say, what a lovely smile Emma has. ✨ 👍 😎 ✨

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@johnkeegan6646]

Never thought I would say this, but I miss boat projects! I’m sorry that just slipped out…. No more fairing and sanding?…opps there I go again.🤣

[@linhgobenyt]

Lol, funny you said that. We are working on some right now. Will share soon. 😊

[@daveamies5031]

You just want Teal to say "Thickened Epoxy", 🤣🤣🤣

[@1977Timp]

@@daveamies5031 you bet yeah!!! 😜

[@1977Timp]

@@linhgobenyt hey Linh check some of the food from Max Mariola on the tube... There are some in English...

[@dc1544]

that seaweed makes great fertilizer. grow a tiny garden on your boat.

[@Draconisrex1]

Every time you say "Previously' I'm reminded of the episode opening on every Battlestar Gallactica. Fortunately no Cylons... Also, it's illegal to climb on Morro Rock which is a granite plug from an extinct volcano. Much like the various granite domes you see all through the pacific northwest.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

Morro Rock is Andesite, not granite. The granitic domes you mention are plutonic.

[@tamhnguyen]

Hi Teal, At 4:26, what is the black fin that is extended from a windows? I am always interesting in your use of inventiveness equipments. Thank you,

[@linhgobenyt]

Lol, that's just our paddleboard. Teal is pretty inventive though. 😊

[@kathrynmccluskey3207]

With the strength of the tide change they should consider a tidal power plant. Comes and goes every eight hours.

[@bripeck]

I tried to hike around Morro Rock one day but had to cut it short because of the biting flies. Interesting you noticed them too.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

Then the kelp flies did you a favor. The west side of the rock is quite treacherous. Tourists with the same idea as you are rescued quite regularly.

[@genewaddlerandomstuff2122]

Good morning, crew. 🙂

[@jimcooney9019]

cool video thanks for sharing

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks for watching!

[@nick.caffrey]

Emma is so much more laid-back these days. She's growing up calmly.

[@BigDThatsMe]

That's my game right there. BBQ and smoking meat. Did you guys climb the rock?

[@linhgobenyt]

No climbing allowed on Morro Rock. 😏

[@petertorrey4080]

Hearst Castle is nice...beautiful and unique architecture...however....the FLIES do take away from the experience. Also, believe it or not, on a sunny day that elevation is uncomfortably hot. Im sure Emma will have a chance to check it out in the future.... Nice episode! Btw...I' ve developed a blind spot from the reflection off of Teals legs...thanks alot dude. 😳

[@HandymanMark]

New subscriber here still binge watching.

[@TeddyCavachon]

Is the drone shot in the beginning of the intro from the one that mysteriously crashed onto the boat? Did you ever locate the owner?

[@tealgoben1781]

It is! And no we never found the owner. If we ever do, we still have it!

[@TeddyCavachon]

@@tealgoben1781 FYI - When you first mentioned the drone strike I found a Reddit sub-reddit for the area where it occurred and posted a message saying you were looking for the owner to return it but got no response.

[@timkiwi]

Nice video

[@tealgoben1781]

Thanks!

[@SLO4SpeedBump]

For some unknown reason there are more fly's and kelp here on the Central Coast then ever before. As for the tourist it's that way every summer and weekend. Everyone comes to Morrow Bay because of the great beaches. Maybe they brought the fly's? Just joking. Have a safe trip.

[@justlooking2222]

I'm sure compass had some good naps after playing and running on the beach. Any thoughts on getting radar ?

[@tealgoben1781]

Our last 6-7 legs have been in dense fog. Radar is coming!

[@56Spookdog]

I think someone needs orange coned flashlights.

[@wthoms2k]

Darn, We are camping at Morro Bay State Park Next weekend, would have loved to paddle out and say HI! Where is your next port of call?

[@tealgoben1781]

San Luis Obispo Bay

[@lets_go_see_]

Ya did the best you could ith hat as there. i'd cross Morro Bat off the list as a sailing hot spot though. Watch you again next week

[@ardentenquirer8573]

Time to give you a plug for the plug

[@tealgoben1781]

Plug away!

[@bryanbsa8094]

8:14 Ahhh, The signs of old age are starting.... I was thinking, with the clearance below the captain's chair, it seems to me that a flip down footrest/perch could be fashioned for those of you who are vertically challenged.

[@jamesbillington5058]

It's interesting to notice the safety precautions you use while sailing. More specifically, the crew wearing life vests, even when in the protection of the cockpit. Then I watch another sailing channel, with kids, and even though the said boat is crossing an ocean, the parents and kids are running around the deck (catamaran) wearing no life vest. I side with your precautions.

[@linhgobenyt]

We know this coast is not a coast to be taken lightly. It's easier to wear them than to regret it in an instant. As we head into safer and warmer waters, we may shed the constant wear of our life vest. Teal only takes calculated risks with the crew. 😊

[@oceandrew]

Coast Guard requires that PFDs for every person on board be easily accessible and in good working order. It's only KZbin viewers who require they be worn at all times, whether conditions require it or not.

[@whitneylake2107]

Cool harbor. Do you ever use metal detectors on a beach ? Just a thought. I would love to see 4-6 more solar panels on your roof. Also, how much rainwater could you catch. Thank you for another episode

[@OnboardLifestyle]

A metal detector is on Emma's wishlist. She loves to find treasures.

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Linh missed out on some excellent wineries in the Paso Robles area

[@introvertadorj1262]

Tobin James is my favorite. Moved to Montana but still get their bottles shipped to me twice a year.

[@96chevydually6.5L]

@@introvertadorj1262 York Mountain ( Epoch Estate) and Eberle is a great winery to visit

[@OnboardLifestyle]

You guys are killing me! I wish we could have visited these wineries. Teal is a meanie. Lol

[@96chevydually6.5L]

@@OnboardLifestyle Maybe, just maybe you can sweet talk Teal into visiting them on the return trip. There is also a good one an hour away from the Napa stop in Rocklin called Davis Dean Cellars you can visit also

[@jornantrillsark1437]

Morro means also snout in Spanish, which is what that rock and many other rocks called morro look like (somehow :)). So you can say "El morro de Compass es muy pequeño" which means "Compass' snout is very small"... so, how is your Spanish?! You're going to need it! 😝

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Emma is taking Spanish this year. Teal's Spanish is pretty good and I need some work. Lol

[@jornantrillsark1437]

@@OnboardLifestyle hehe, you got 250 miles left to polish it! Just kidding :) Nice to see that you are, bit by bit, reaching the sunny latitudes you have worked so hard to reach :)

[@oakleyjack7600]

Hearst Castle has been in the news lately, sad, but it seems it is up for auction soon. The owner of 5 years has a debt of over 50 million on the property.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

Hearst Castle was deeded to the State many years ago.

[@lailgrant5904]

I'm team Emma on laying down.

[@linhgobenyt]

Lol. She just gave you a virtual ✋

[@jorgemonserrate7070]

Views are okay but I’m very partial to the Caribbean and it’s endless beauty. 👍🏽

[@linhgobenyt]

We can't wait to share the beauty of the Sea of Cortez to you this winter. 😊

[@jorgemonserrate7070]

Bring it on, Linh! 😂

[@klintkrossa6885]

I like all the good comments so far, they seem on point. There is one question; Are you going to film Emma's boat pilot training?

[@linhgobenyt]

Eventually. We want her to progress naturally in her sailing and handling abilities. 😊

[@earnieb5318]

Let's go to MEXICO!!

[@genewaddlerandomstuff2122]

That's where they are headed but they aren't in a race.

[@earnieb5318]

@@genewaddlerandomstuff2122 Why would think they would be?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We plan on it! Need to wait for hurricane season to be over then we are there. In the meantime, this is the best time to be sailing in SoCal. We have a few things to take care of as well as exploring the Channel Islands. 😊

[@michaelanderson1788]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@scott3708]

The look on Lyn's face eating that rib was, this is pretty good but I can do better!

[@tealgoben1781]

I'm pretty sure I was thinking the same thing.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I have never done a dry rub smoked rib, this gave me ideas. Lol

[@davidking1501]

are the mooring balls private or for public use

[@linhgobenyt]

I believe the mooring balls are city run. The Morro Bay Yacht Club has a few for transient boats to use for a fee.

[@arazcaliph9067]

@@linhgobenyt how much it cost per nite???

[@unclerob617]

I've never stepped foot on a sailboat so forgive my stupid question. Wouldn't it be easier to catch the mooring buoy from the dingy and then transfer the line to someone on the boat? That looked like some anxiety filled piloting action you guys were trying to pull off there??? I noticed the very next scene after mooring was of you guys riding in the dingy. So I'm thinking you were going to put it in the water anyway.

[@tomd.3082]

Adding the dinghy to the mix just makes the chances of something going wrong greater, especially with that kind of current. I pick up moorings solo as I have no crew (family or friends onboard).

[@selimhavadar1744]

Emma's Edudation... ?? We are waiting for a video from Emma 😊

[@selimhavadar1744]

maybe... we will use the same :)

[@johnraisbeck2800]

When are you going to install your solar panels?

[@linhgobenyt]

Soon!

[@johnraisbeck2800]

@@linhgobenyt he is slacking Linh! Reduce his rum ration!

[@TheDanielsherer]

Nice to see you hitting all these harbors but not a huge fan of all the added sound-clips.

[@allanpierce8355]

I too miss all of teals wonderful workmanship but he deserves a long break and enjoy with pride all of his countless hours of tlc he slaved to accomplish .... I just look at sv basik in awe of his accomplishment.....and dream.

[@dennymedeiros4504]

With all that stuff fowling the rudder etc Why is your ladder still down

[@tealgoben1781]

Safety.

[@christopherberthelet3977]

So morro Bay is otterly ridiculous?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Lol, the otters were especially adorable. Morro Bay is a great place to visit and decompress. Very laid back. We loved it.