How We Live 100% Off Grid on Our Sail Boat (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep 197)
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0:00 Intro
0:10 Beautiful Morning Aboard Calico Skies
1:32 Watermaking, Key to Off Grid Living
2:06 WaterMaker Maintenance
8:12 Diving & SpearFishing
10:59 Breaded Fish for Dinner!
12:04 On the Road Again!
15:06 Bumpy Ride in 30 knots
17:10 Alcatraz, Where Adult Summer Camp Ended Last Year
20:38 CHUBASCO AGAIN!
20:59 Starlink For The Win!
22:03 More Diving
22:41First Refill of the New Bow Fuel Tank
24:09 Nature in the Sea of Cortez
25:15 Nightly Chubasco Report
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@elsiesmith1771 10 ай бұрын
Another awesome video! Thanks Bill & Grace! The mantas jumping were crazy - what a cool thing to see!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes aren’t they crazy animals!?
@herbertsusmann986 10 ай бұрын
That water maker boost pump relay looks a little under-sized maybe?? Motors are inductive loads which means they are harder on the relay contacts than for example a solid-state relay. Every time the relay opens (shuts off) the inductive load will spike the voltage way up and cause an arc to form across the relay contacts. This is what burns them out. You might look into using a solid-state relay instead of that mechanical one. They are rated for non-resistive loads (ie. inductive loads) and there is no mechanical element to arc and fail.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
I did bump it up a bit when I replaced it. Think that may have been the issue
@Furree_68 10 ай бұрын
When your day consist of: A, make water and B, take a dive. You are having a quite chill day.. ❤ Love to both of you!
@SailingOneLife 10 ай бұрын
Sure do miss the good ol' adult summer camp days. 😘
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
💓💓💓💓
@vickiboyle2618 10 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful, peaceful, quiet environ, until that weather rolls in😅. So nice to see you relaxing in mind and body
@m.menditto4222 10 ай бұрын
Grace, Love your videos! Appreciate how authentic you are. What an awesome anchorage, great wildlife captures. Thanks for sharing with us!!
@donnarocchio936 9 ай бұрын
Grace nice to see you both back in the water and you filming, so that you could prepare dinner.
@cjtn1746 10 ай бұрын
I just got a total "peace" vibe from this vid. Yeah...I know there were water issues, and a storm. But you guys are at peace. Thank you for sharing!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
🤗
@MrFroglips69 10 ай бұрын
Another groovy episode. I love your Day In The Life episodes. Simple, flowing, to the point. Plus flying rays, a cute dog and yummy cook with friends. What could be better. Stay safe and stay groovy.
@markmanleyH2Oactivity 10 ай бұрын
*troubleshooting* 4 : 48 . . . . . . 💪 . . . . . 🏊 = > ⛱️ . . . . Sea of Cortez is just, spectacularly unbelievable. . ⚓😏😁
@mv.alibiii4685 10 ай бұрын
You guys are only 1 of 2 American channels that I watch!!! Much ❤ from Pender Harbour BC. 😎👍🇨🇦
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
💓💓💓 Thank u for being here!
@TMF1954 10 ай бұрын
That was a very nicely done video. Those Manta's were just amazing. I liked the underwater sequences too. Very laid back and "comfy" to watch. Thanks Grace and Bill.
@jamescarid3448 10 ай бұрын
Your excellent adventure continues. I'm always amazed how desolate that region looks. Keep them coming, Cheers.
@jeandobkowski8571 10 ай бұрын
today I was not feeling well at all. After watching your show today I feel better. Thanks for your hard work.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Sooo happy to hear it was uplifting for u!!! Hugs 🤗
@rickdoner5181 10 ай бұрын
@Calico Skies Sailing was very happy to see this after the hurricane that hit there. Was worried.
@dennispatrick4999 10 ай бұрын
How are you doing Health wise, Grace. I hope you are nearly 💯 %. Wishing you were across the Pacific; but know you and Bill will get there. A Delos reunion will be epic. Sierra will be happy to see you again. Safe sailing.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Dennis. I am feeling much better, every day a little more healing. We will get there some day. In the interm we do video chats!!
@jamesjones437 10 ай бұрын
hey calico i just what to say how much i love watching you guys so much and have been following y'all from the begining as i'am a disalbed 70 yr. old vet in houston tx. and would have love to live like y'all butt as i know my health want let that happen so i will always watch i wish i be a patron but my freinds i live on a fixed income so the best i can is watch and give thums up
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
This is such a sweet message ... so happy that you found us and are enjoying the videos💓Thank you for being here that is support enough!! Hugs!
@MrPaulcm1 9 ай бұрын
I am glad your water maker is working. Ooh what a nice dinner. That water is so clear. So beautiful and the wildlife is amazing. Great having friends over as well. Love the vlog :)
@CalicoSkiesSailing 9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@grumpygreatgrandad 10 ай бұрын
The rays are getting rid of the parasites. Great video streaming of them. Had a marvellous experience of seeing a giant manta flying in the Atlantic many years ago
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Oh interesting
@prestonsjourney 10 ай бұрын
I am always so amazed at sailors mechanical acumen. I would be out there giving in to the elements. I am super thankful for you all sharing your journey with us. I listen to Tina often and the fact that the world has lost her but she has a lasting legacy of music just as you all are creating you legacy of digital content. Much love to the both of you!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Aw thank u so much!!!! 💓💓💓 So happy you're enjoying the videos. Thank you for following our journey!🤗
@bert2526 10 ай бұрын
My hard guess on the jumping rays: the impact on the water cleans their (vulrnerable skin on the) belly from barnacle growth and other parasites. Loving the video once again!
@user-tb7rc1uj5u 10 ай бұрын
Rocky Point will have beautiful weather when you get back! 😊
@Rm6.23 10 ай бұрын
The video of the breaching mobula rays was so cool. I’ve never seen that before and was a definite highlight of this video for me!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It was really cool!
@richb313 10 ай бұрын
Great job diagnosing and fixing the water maker Bill. Grace maybe those Mantas jump to attract food since the Pelicans are almost as opportunistic as Sea Gulls always looking for the easy meal. Fried fish is number 1 having boat buddies over is best.
@kindsailing 10 ай бұрын
This was beautiful! We love the easy going, relaxed way of being in your videos since getting back on the water. Namaste friends.
@peterasacker5948 10 ай бұрын
Great videography... thanks for taking us along with you
@montea.7436 10 ай бұрын
Another great video guys! One slight correction... The fish that BIll shot at and missed was not a hogfish. I'm pretty certain it was a large humphead parrot fish. Either way, both are great eating fish although I couldn't shoot a parrot fish because of the fond memories I have of them when I had my saltwater aquarium.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I think it's a Mexican Hog Fish, we also don't eat Parrotfish bc they are so good for the reefs! 😃
@montea.7436 10 ай бұрын
@CalicoSkiesSailing Me thinks if you google humphead parrot fish you'll find photos of the fish and it looks exactly like the one in your video, albeit with a bit smaller hump... "Mexican Hog Fish"? Is there such a thing? All good... I agree parrot fish are good for the reefs... Edited... A couple of reasons I'm sure it's a parrot fish is one, the shape of the mouth and two, the color. I googled "Mexican Hog Fish" and found numerous photos and none looked like the one in your video.. in fact, this it what was said about the color of the "Mexican Hog Fish"... "Females are usually reddish in color and tinged with yellow with two dark stripes. Dominant males are identified by the fleshy lumps on their heads, their coloration is grayish tinged with red and with a yellow bar near the mid section. The tips of all fins except the pectoral are long and filamentous."
@scyz2807 10 ай бұрын
Perfect length, just shy of thirty minutes! : - ) After watching, I would say this episode had a nice balance. Boat project, social time, animal(s) time, bad and good weather time and underwater time! : - ) BTW - In 30,000 years those rays will be able to sustain flight in the air just like they now fly through the water. (maybe) They are now doing try-outs for evolution! And with those thunder storms being around again at the end I was worried when, at 28:30, Bill was posing in the (soon to be) stormy night with one hand wrapped around a metal cable that connects to a very tall metal pole. 8 - \ Hahaha Perhaps he was there to "arrest" the lightening? 8 - (
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
😂🫣 that’d be crazy if they learned to fly. Gotta start somewhere 😂
@chshrkt 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Do we get to see the 2nd night of storms in the next video? :)
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yup!
@para1324 10 ай бұрын
Peaceful anchorage’s beautiful sights. 👍🏝️⛵️
@marisaconner628 10 ай бұрын
That was so enjoyable to watch! Felt like I was right there with you! You captured the raw beauty of that place and the abundant wildlife perfectly! And so nice to see you sharing experiences with your buddy boat! Gorgeous episode! ❤️😊
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
So happy u enjoyed this one Marisa! 🥰
@SeaYaSailing 10 ай бұрын
The landscape is eternal, we are not. It always amazes me when I go back to places I have been to 30 years ago, see all the people changes, but the land is still the same. Stay safe, and have fun...
@Cturnerwrite 10 ай бұрын
I can understand how it would seem so long since you were here with your buddies. You two have been through so much in the past months! I have followed you all along and really appreciate all your challenges! But it is so great to see how far you have come and how much you have accomplished! Love you two and am rooting for your success and happiness every day! Love you both, Doc
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Thank u 💓
@krataiandbrett 10 ай бұрын
Those rays were insane! What a beautiful site! Oh and I really need some of that grouper!
@tcoker6616 10 ай бұрын
Looks like “Small World” has a ferocious captain!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
😂
@allmomomosthomebus3895 10 ай бұрын
Wow with all the wildlife that anchorage is the sea equivalent to our back yard here in Western Pennsylvania where we routinely see all kinds of interesting animals.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
so true!
@georgehiotis 10 ай бұрын
Only Bill and Grace can make a hellish desert look like heaven on earth.
@fleurdelis0012 10 ай бұрын
Nola Yacht Club.. yay..
@Jack-gb1rl 10 ай бұрын
what a beautiful place and great video, i am so jealous. papajack
@stephenrrose 10 ай бұрын
Remembering the endless boatyard work, the health issues and the unknown answers at the time! You Both deserve this Chill time. I love the back lighting you added inside the boat, it looks great. You have made her a nice home! I loved the video, the Manta's jumping was so cool and love your underwater filming as well! Great job you two. Taco Bowls looked great as well. Thank you for bringing us along! Stay safe, Fair winds and following seas my friends!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for being with us!
@Kodibear111 10 ай бұрын
Whoa cool jumping rays.
@barbricottone3056 10 ай бұрын
Awesome video guys...great to see you cruising again❤
@ejs6010 10 ай бұрын
Neat isolated beach! Enjoy!
@Petra-R 10 ай бұрын
thanks for this awesome video ❤ m glad you bothh are in good spirits and life is joyfull
@Timajin1 10 ай бұрын
Mantas made me yearn to go back to sailing .... thanks for sharing...:)
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@olumjumi 10 ай бұрын
Thankyou Grace and Bill for yet another wonderful video, Grace your editing skills are amazing and Bill you explain your projects well showing us how well thought out your boat world is. I love this series of videos because we too are in the sea of Cortez hope to be floating again in a month. 38 degrees in the cabin in Guaymas.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
aw thank u! Appreciate your feedback & super happy you're enjoying the videos! Oh wow! Hope you'll be floating asap!
@Scrobner 10 ай бұрын
Some awesome wildlife footage! You guys seem to be back in groove. So happy for you, and keep the great vids coming!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@olemanjim1415 10 ай бұрын
I just realized that I missed this episode on Patreon last week.😃. What, am I getting old? ha. I love the way you opened this one with good mellow vibes. The Sea of Cortez continues to be a magical place for you guys. I can see why you love it. You've captured a real good vibe in this one, from the memories of last year to the jumping rays and dinner with friends. Nice job guys! I'll see you soon!!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
hahaha .. as we all are Jim :) Thank ya :) Cant wait to see u soon!💓
@scubaseas1 10 ай бұрын
Biobor JF is your friend. Nice video as usual.
@crowdfundcrew 10 ай бұрын
Very desolate but intriguingly beautiful there. Amazing to be so remote, yet connected to the world (when you want to). Great diving shots. Donate for a Dream
@kevinfraser6302 10 ай бұрын
You guys did great on this vid. Awesome flow to it
@GaryLaaks1 10 ай бұрын
Nice one. Love the visuals. Always a good idea to filter your diesel. You have no idea where it comes from any way especially in the more remote areas. Food looked real tasty. (Almost supper time in my part of the world so I am hungry LOL).
@peterhatcher773 10 ай бұрын
Another fantastic video. Keep up the great work, looking forward to the next episode.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Thank u Peter!
@jorgeperez7048 10 ай бұрын
Saludos
@beverleebusch4161 10 ай бұрын
Love windy sailing and the dog!🐕Time definitely is a weird thing.💜Happy sailing Bill and Grace!⛵
@patrickloring6914 10 ай бұрын
Love the dog!
@monkrobertson9175 10 ай бұрын
So much nature. Can’t wait. Curious if your boat buddies like the Pudgy dinghy?
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Yea they really like it, it is a compromise like all things boat. They can't plane off but it doubles as a life boat
@debbieguy6282 10 ай бұрын
Love watching your adventures. So glad you’re doing well. I enjoy you guys, because you keep it real. I stopped watching your buddies Sailing Delos, they got to arrogant for me! Thanks again... 🧡
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Aw thank u 💓 Super happy you're enjoying our journey. Thanks for being here!!!
@craigkepchar2619 10 ай бұрын
What a wonderful place to be, thank you for bringing us along with you.
@Rouge_7 10 ай бұрын
Such a calm video. Thank you for sharing.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mattmeiners985 10 ай бұрын
Love your show....
@ralphjansen9205 10 ай бұрын
Soooooo nice to see you Guys slipping into chill mode, Yea Bill stresses about the storms rolling in . If you drug anchor for 30 M you still would not hit any one.
@lisalisalisa7721 10 ай бұрын
I am still sad you are no longer with Delos. All of you were like peas and carrots. What matters is you are healthy and able to do follow up on that right now. Are you planning on crossing next Spring?
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
We are aiming to cross yes, lots of ducks to get in a row but we hope we can join our friendss out that way
@jonathanbates4748 10 ай бұрын
Great video!! Thanks for allowing us to go on the journey with you!
@harborhobo 10 ай бұрын
I’ve only boated in the Sea of Cortez a few times and never seen mobula rays so I really enjoyed your video of them. They’re amazing animals.
@davidteague7779 10 ай бұрын
Another great video guy's Thanks' for sharing
@phillipporter 10 ай бұрын
Another awesome video!
@COOPERSCICHILDS 10 ай бұрын
Awesome
@stevelambert7496 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Aw thank you Steve!!!!! Hugs!!! 💓💓
@JakobEngl 9 ай бұрын
Great video
@leetreado3801 10 ай бұрын
Great vid!!
@majornoddy6272 10 ай бұрын
Love the videos
@rjgillens2637 10 ай бұрын
so nice and entertaining.... thank you all for sharing with us
@user-pe6hh4rp6c 5 ай бұрын
Loved this video, one of my favorites ❤
@CalicoSkiesSailing 5 ай бұрын
Thank you❤️
@francinegolbeck3116 10 ай бұрын
Check the amp rating of the relay contacts. The motor running amps must not exceed the rated amps of the relays contact. You could also parallel up two norm open relay contacts so the relays contact amp rating is doubled.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
I think you are right about that, new relay with higher rating is on order
@HazelHammond1505 10 ай бұрын
I love when you take us under the water and see all the beautiful vibrant colors. Thank you for sharing with us. how did your appointment go with the Doctor?
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
So happy you enjoy it :) Really well! Im healing well.💓
@thomasthornton5737 10 ай бұрын
😃👍👍👍❤ Grace looked like the fried fish you made was very tasty. Who is the better jumper rays or dog?
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
hahaha maybe the rays! lol
@brucerhodes8197 10 ай бұрын
Took me a minute to finish this week's episode, I had to pause it half way through to catch the Delos vs Parlay race with the live chat and a full live chat following... Watching dolphins or whales breach, there's something about it that seems graceful, but those rays, they come out of the water looking good, then it looks a bit awkward when the belly flop back into the water, exciting to watch despite the awkward landing...
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
I am very careful with sunscreen application on my face. Thank u for sharing your experience. 💓
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Want more?! Next episode is on Patreon now: www.patreon.com/posts/whale-sharks-ep-89375419
@Greg-pt7ur 10 ай бұрын
Did not know rays leap out of the water!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
me neither!!!!
@karlfair 10 ай бұрын
Bill, Nice fix on the water maker. Having one is a game changer. Having solar to power the unit is really a game changer. I use to run the main engine 45 minutes a day, just for water. And another 45 minutes for everything else. Are you guys doing Annapolis this year.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Yes its been a game changer being able to make water from the sun, really has cut down our generator time except for running the air con 😎
@KennyP88 10 ай бұрын
I’d imagine not many places to top up gasoline for the dinghy.
@davidcox8961 10 ай бұрын
What'd you call them? Modular Rays? I know why they do that, I think. As they jump they're thinking; look I'm a bird. I can fly!! Whee !!!
@glowingfatedie 10 ай бұрын
"Mobula" rays, devil fish or devil ray. /Mobula/ is the scientific name of the genus
@rodneyjaynes2485 10 ай бұрын
Wearing a bright white shirt is probably not conducive to getting close to the fish you want. Maybe that would include your shorts or swim trunks too. Stealth!! C'mon city boy take a lesson from us country boys. All you are seeing is friendly fish used to seeing divers. IMHO. Love the dog!!!
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Fair point! lol
@bubbagail7450 10 ай бұрын
What ever happened to red skies at night sailors delight? Great vid guys.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
😂
@raftskibum 10 ай бұрын
And now I'll be having a taco bowl for lunch.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
yum! 😋
@DowneastThunderCreations 10 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@ljgarrison8374 10 ай бұрын
Wonderful video, both above the water and below. So many memories flooded my mind as to my adventures in this part of Mexico, things I thought I forgot. Thanks so much you two. 😘
@Trucker_86 10 ай бұрын
Should just put a full time camera in the front of the boat when u guys r sailing r hoping
@loisphillips5826 10 ай бұрын
Great video Bill and Grace. The rays breaching was so cool. I think they breach cause it's fun. Stay safe and well. Have fun.
@Mark-ki7ic 10 ай бұрын
Have y'all sent Bill in for some preventative maintenance ?
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
😂
@michelleanapol8614 10 ай бұрын
Love Bill’s humor and comment, nothing fix a problem like throwing a little money at it.
@michelleanapol8614 10 ай бұрын
Excellent video.
@marklapierre5629 10 ай бұрын
You don't live off grid. How many tomato plants do you have on our forecastle? How many bushels of corn do you grow on your back deck? Do you have and EPRB? Do you use GPS? You, and I, are both land, and grid, dependent. I dream of doing what you're doing. I'll be doing something similar to you when I get my boat ready to splash.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Youre not wrong. Maybe it wasnt the right choice of words. Hope you get there some day! Thnx for following our journey :)
@darlenearseneault3356 10 ай бұрын
Are you guys going to the south Pacific soon?
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Possibly .. we want to. I have to have 2 small surgeries and we have a family member who needs surgery as well so it will come down to timing. As soon as we know we'll let you know!!
@darlenearseneault3356 10 ай бұрын
Im sure it will come in good time , keep up the great videos and i wish both nothing but good health and success. Buen Camino
@glenennis1023 10 ай бұрын
Grace, does "Small World" have a You Tube channel? I don't seem to find it on a search.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
They don't :)
@gyropilot1 10 ай бұрын
What brand are the solar panel
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
Our panels are SunPowered Yachts, we have affiliate links in our description :)
@skohaya 10 ай бұрын
Your videos are just so peaceful in a chaotic world. I can just connect to nature without all of the noise. That fresh fish looked yummy😊. Boat Projects😮 never stop. The Anchorages are amazing. So what do you prefer Sea of Cortez, San Blas or that Frog Marina? Blessings to you both. Looking forward to your B.C. footage.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
This is such happy feedback, so glad to hear it. We filmed SO much! Cant wait to share! HUGS 💓
@davidwarnes5158 10 ай бұрын
100% ?
@GoneSailingCA 10 ай бұрын
Wow 40 knot’s overnight, no thanks
@AMan-io7wt 10 ай бұрын
100% off grid? BS. you are very plugged into a grid of weather, navagation, and communications information. .
@timepasses3380 10 ай бұрын
The common notion of off grid is being off public utilities - electricity, water, sewer, gas. Your notion of it including the internet is new one for me. Maybe you include phone signals too. Other interpretations pop up too. It's interesting to see how far some people take it.
@CalicoSkiesSailing 10 ай бұрын
more of a figure of speech
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