Heading down the Baja Coast!

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Kevin..Really appreciate the updates on the fuel in TB. We always stop there for some fuel and as you said, it is what it is. We will be departing San Diego in about 2 weeks and hope we get the weather windows you are having. We've made quite a number of trips down over the past 8 years. We liked the anchorage in Asuncion and San Juanico as well. We always stop for a rest farther down in Santa Maria too. I assume your Starlink Dishy is working well the whole way based on your ability to send emails and pictures. That's great news since we just installed ours. The only way we were ever able to get wifi in TB was to walk up to Restaurante Tortuga about a half a click up the road. Owner Alicia is a sweetheart. Anyway, travel safe and we may cross paths in the next few months. Ross and Juli Macdonald MV Boppy's Star
 
Tonight we are anchor'd in Bahia Asuncion

It's kinda sad that the surf is too high for any of the cruisers to make it to shore today. The seas were really nice for this 54 mile run. Very pleasant cruising, and the anchorage is very reasonable as well.

Tomorrow we are pressing on
 

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We are continuing our journey to Punta Abreojos today.
There is a offshore breeze maybe 10 knots, and the seas are very nice!

This is a short day, at 45 NM, and we hope to do some beach combing this afternoon.


Another happy day in Mexico!
 

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This morning we are at Bahia Santa Maria where we intend to anchor for several days while exploring.

The seas are perfect, the water is warm, and the fishing is fantastic!!!
 

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Lobster tacos for breakfast!
 

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Kevin, do you barter/trade for the lobster or buy? I heard once that baseball caps and beer go a long way!

They were interested in cash. 80 pesos each or about $4.00 I didnt have change so bought $1000 pesos worth.
 
This morning we woke up to another perfect day in Mexico!

The temperature was 65 at sunrist, the skys are clear, and the water temperature is 76.

With our great friend Doug aboard his 30 Willard we decided to go to Magdelina Bay a trip of around 20 miles. We decided to leave the beautiful anchorage at Santa Maria because the surf is just too high to make a beach landing, and we really want to spend some time ashore and explore the mangrove estuary.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!
 

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Good morning from Bahia Magdalena Baja California sur!

Today is shaping up to be another fantastic day! Warm, sunny, and hopefully light winds.

The anchorage here in Man O War Cove is nice, but it offers little protection from the daily north wind that gets up to between 15 and 20 knots. That makes the anchorage a bit rolly when the wind comes up in the late afternoons.

Yesterday We went for a walk on the beach and found some clams. We cannot keep them because nobody on the boat is a Mexican citizen, but it was fun searching for them.
 

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Good morning!!!

This morning we have left Bahia Magdalena and are heading for San Jose Del Cabo.

This leg is approx 180 NM and finishes up this fantastic adventure from Alaska to the Sea of Cortez, a trip spanning over 3600 nautical miles.
 

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Well, this adventure is finished!
I made it to Cabo San Lucas, having traveled over 3600 miles in the ocean, drama free, and safely in my Bayliner 4788

:)
 

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Congratulations Kevin, and thanks for sharing the experience. It's been a lot of fun riding along. An impressive transition to retirement. Good on you!!!

Peter
 
Congrats, Kevin. Surely the adventure is not yet finished, just the delivery portion. Wait until you get up into the Sea of Cortez, then the real adventures begin.

Cheers, Bill
 
Great achievement, Kevin. Thanks for bringing us along.
 

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