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 …
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 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 …
Posted on 9th November, 2013
We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
“What was that all about?” It was one in the morning and Jay and I were laying in bed, going over the day’s events. We …
Posted on 7th November, 2013
First Impressions
November 6, 2013 We’ve been in Ensenada for a couple of days now. I have been to Mexico before so I’m not surprised by anything …