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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20234 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20233 min read
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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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May 23, 20233 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20232 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20233 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20232 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20233 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20236 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20231 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20233 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20233 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20232 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20232 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20231 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20232 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20231 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20231 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20231 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20232 min read
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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...
philiplgarrett
May 23, 20231 min read
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