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Ocean Crossing To Mazatlan

January 10, 2017April 6, 2017 peter 0 Comment Destinations Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Mexico, Pacific Coast, Sea Of Cortez

Spending two days in Cabo San Lucas was enough. Jet skis, cruise ships, para sailors and beach partying was enough and we couldn’t wait to leave Cabo and cross the Sea of Cortes towards Mazatlan.

Wind was on and off and we motored a good portion of the stretch. The sunset was breathtaking and we can across several sea turtles, each in it’s own and alone in the midst of the ocean.

We approached Mazatlan the next day in the evening. It was already dark but fortunately the harbor entrance was clearly marked and we dropped anchor without much hassle.

Heading For Cabo San Lucas

January 7, 2017April 7, 2017 peter 0 Comment Destinations Bahia Santa Maria, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Pacific Coast

After two days in high winds at Bahia Santa Maria, we were overdue for a departure. Another overnighter to Cabo San Lucas should bring our long sought tropical weather.

At about 5am, I spotted a light that got bigger and bigger far out in the horizon. An hour later a mini-town appeared about a mile to our port side. We caught up with the Carnival Cruise ship the next day in Cabo San Lucas.

Cruise ship heading to Cabo San Lucas at 5 am.

El Arco de Cabo San Lucas from the pacific side

Finally, Internet access as we approach Cabo.

Turtle Bay To Bahia Santa Maria

January 2, 2017April 7, 2017 peter 0 Comment Destinations Bahia Santa Maria, Mexico, Pacific Coast, San Quintin, Turtle Bay

After spending two days in Turtle Bay, and celebrating New Years Eve, we are eager to head south with hope for warmer weather.

I mean, Turtle Bay is a gorgeous, big bay with calm water, there is just not too much to do. In January it’s just not warm enough to swim and hang around.

Whales heading south toward warmer climate

Ensenada To Turtle Bay

December 28, 2016April 7, 2017 peter 0 Comment Destinations Ensenada, Mexico, Pacific Coast, San Quitin, Turtle Bay

With the paperwork behind us, we leave Ensenada knowing that we were faced with our first overnight sail. The temperatures were supposed to be in the high 40’s low 50’s, and that’s not too bad considering it’s December.