Mexico 2013/2014 2/3

philiplgarrett

May 23, 20234 min read

Saturday December 14 2013: Caleta San Juanico, Baja California del Sur

I awoke in Caleta San Juanico at 7:00 AM to sunny skies and winds of over 20 knots. The Norther has begun and it is forecast to continue...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20233 min read

Friday December 13 2013: Santispac, Bahia Conception, Baja California del Sur

I awoke at 5:30 AM and departed Santispac anchorage in Bahia Concepion at 6:20 AM destined for Caleta San Juanico. It is a 54 mile...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20233 min read

Thursday December 12 2013: Santispac, Bahia Conception, Baja California del Sur

This morning brought calm winds, cloudy skies, and a temperature of 67 degrees. Geary, who provides the weather reports on the Sonrisa...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20232 min read

Wednesday December 11 2013: Santispac, Bahia Conception, Baja California del Sur

I awoke to calm winds and cloudy skies. The cabin temperature is 66 which is about the same as yesterday. It is a relief to have the...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20233 min read

Tuesday December 10 2013: Santispac, Bahia Conception, Baja California del Sur

I awoke to sun and partially cloudy skies. The wind is blowing at 12 to 15 knots from the west northwest. The cabin temperature is 65...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20232 min read

Monday December 09 2013: Santispac, Bahia Conception, Baja California del Sur

I awoke to completely cloud covered skies. The wind is blowing at 10 to 12 knots from the west northwest. The cabin temperature is 68...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20233 min read

Sunday December 08 2013: Caleta San Juanico, Baja California del Sur

I left Caleta San Juanico at 5:30 AM bound for Bahia Conception. I needed to leave early because I had to cover about 55 miles and be...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20236 min read

Saturday December 07 2013: Puerto Ballandra on Isla Carmen , Baja California del Sur

I left Puerto Ballandra on Isla Carmen at 5:45 AM bound for Caleta San Juanico. I hoped that by leaving early I would have calm wind and...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20231 min read

Friday December 06 2013: Bahia Escondido, Baja California del Sur

I began the morning by listening to Geary’s weather forecast on the Sonrisa net from 7:45 to 8:00 AM. I then listened to the weather...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20233 min read

Thursday December 05 2013: Bahia Escondido, Baja California del Sur

I began the morning by listening to Geary’s weather forecast on the Sonrisa net from 7:45 to 8:00 AM. I then listened to the local Bahia...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20233 min read

Wednesday December 04 2013: Bahia Agua Verde, Baja California del Sur

I began the morning by listening to Geary’s weather forecast on the Sonrisa net from 7:45 to 8:00 AM. Geary is a retired gentleman who...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20232 min read

Tuesday December 03 2013: Puerto Los Gatos, Baja California del Sur

I departed Puerto Los Gatos at 6:15 AM with the objective of reaching Agua Verde or Puerto Escondido. The winds were light from the North...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20232 min read

Monday December 02 2013: San Evaristo, Baja California del Sur

I departed San Evaristo at 6:15 AM with the objective of reaching Agua Verde. I was so busy getting underway this morning that I did not...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20231 min read

Sunday December 01 2013: San Evaristo, Baja California del Sur

I remain anchored here in San Evaristo waiting for the Norther to blow out so I can continue north in the Sea of Cortez. The evening was...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20232 min read

Saturday November 30 2013: San Evaristo, Baja California del Sur

I remain anchored here in San Evaristo waiting for the Norther to blow out so I can continue north in the Sea of Cortez. The anchorage is...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20231 min read

Friday November 29 2013: Caleta Partida on Espirito Santo Island, Baja California del Sur

I listened to the Picante, Amigo, and Sonrisa nets in the morning. They are forecasting light winds for today and strong northers on...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20231 min read

Thursday November 28, 2013 (Thanksgiving Day): Ensenada de La Raza in Puerto Ballena on Espirito San

I listened to the Picante, Amigo, and Sonrisa nets in the morning. They are forecasting light winds for Thursday and Friday and strong...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20231 min read

Wednesday November 27, 2013: Marina Palmira La Paz, Baja California del Sur

I spent the morning listening to the morning La Paz cruisers VHF net for the weather update, catching up on email in the Cruiser’s...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20232 min read

Tuesday November 26, 2013: Marina Palmira La Paz, Baja California del Sur

I listened to the La Paz cruisers VHF radio net that occurs each morning at 8:00 AM. I spent the morning in the Cruiser’s Lounge trying...

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philiplgarrett

May 23, 20231 min read

Monday November 25, 2013: Marina Palmira La Paz, Baja California del Sur

At 6:30 AM John departed by taxi to catch the bus to the airport in Cabo San Lucas for the flight to San Jose, California. I spent the...

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