March 6, 2014 We finally made it to Los Gatos. This is a very different cove. I call it the land of red rocks. There …
Sail Blog
My father introduced me to sailing. My very first trip was in the summer of 1965 when he chartered a 32’ sailboat out of Miami to take our family to Bimini. The sun was just setting as they untied the lines and I remember the thrill of sailing into the unknown. I had no idea what to expect. I had jitters in my belly as we ventured out to sea. The wind blew through my hair and I watched the moon slowly rise overhead. I was captivated by dark clouds as they rushed in to meet us. A squall appeared on deck and I was sent below. Then morning came. I sat on the bow of the boat as it rocked gently. We were anchored just outside Bimini. Everywhere I looked I saw clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches and tall palm trees swaying in the breeze. The air smelled fresh and all was peaceful. I was hooked.
Posted on 11th March, 2014
Broken Dreams
March 5, 2014 It seems everyone wants to go to Puerto Escondido. There is so much buzz among the yatistas about this hidden port, I …
Posted on 11th March, 2014
Isla Carmen – A Brief Visit
March 1, 2014 Puerto Ballandra is located on the west side of Isla Carmen just across the Sea from Loreto. We stopped here on the …
Posted on 3rd March, 2014
Playa el Burro
February 26, 2014 Today we climbed a mountain. Shawn and Heather, authors of Sea of Cortez, A Cruiser’s Guidebook, call it a “…hike, a beautiful …
Posted on 3rd March, 2014
The Real Sailor’s Club
February 26, 2014 There is an old saying that one doesn’t become a real sailor until they’ve gone aground. Those words have haunted me. Ground …
Posted on 3rd March, 2014
Caleta San Juanico
February 24, 2014 Caleta San Juanico is a large and beautiful bay with a bunch of crazy rock formations scattered through it. It is remote …
Posted on 3rd March, 2014
Whales!
February 25, 2014 It was the sound that caught my attention. We had just anchored at Puerto Ballandra on Isla Carmen when I heard it. …
Posted on 3rd March, 2014
A Very Special Place
February 19-21, 2014 We instantly fell in love with Agua Verde. Jay and I were trying to figure out why. Why is it there are …
Posted on 20th February, 2014
Being Here Now
Thursday, February 20, 2014 Jay and I left La Paz and headed up into the Sea of Cortez one week ago. Already, we have had …