Halfway between Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria, I looked around the boat and realized that we were carrying so many reminders of the people …
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 8th December, 2013
Down the Coast of Baja, Part Two
NOVEMBER 30, 2013 BAHIA TORTUGAS TO BAHIA ASUNCION We left Turtle Bay on lobster pot watch and with the scent of Maria’s empanadas wafting through …
Posted on 2nd December, 2013
Two Days in Turtle Bay
November 29, 2013 The streets of Turtle Bay are dirt. The pier is old and in disrepair. The dock is wooden and lopsided with planks …
Posted on 29th November, 2013
Down the Coast of Baja – Part One
ENSENADA TO BAHIA COLNETT – 65 nm. After three weeks in Ensenada we were finally ready to go south. It was a last minute push …
Posted on 25th November, 2013
Meeting Duck Breath
November 24, 2013 There is this wonderful way in which cruisers create a community all throughout Mexico. They have what are called cruiser’s nets. This …
Posted on 22nd November, 2013
Our Journey to La Bufadora
November 21, 2013 Our friends, Kevin and Debbie (sv/Peppermint Patty), whom we met while we were at Marina Coral, asked if we would like to …
Posted on 16th November, 2013
The Baja 1000
Crazy! I have never been to a car race of any kind and probably would never have been had it not been set up right …
Posted on 14th November, 2013
One Morning at Baja Naval
It begins in the darkest hour. The one before dawn. I listen to the din of the world awakening. In one direction I hear the …
Posted on 12th November, 2013
The Legend of the Whale Man
November 12, 2013 Of all the various art forms, sculpture is one of my favorites. I suppose it is because it is three dimensional and …