Close to nature and at her whim
Playa La Bonanza/ Ísla Espirito Santo Very large scenic bay with long white sand beach and turquoise water. Snorkeling reefs on both ends of the bay. Good protection of N winds and swell at N side of bay. We came in against 16 knots of …
We entered the Sea of Cortez at Cabo San Lucas in April 2016 after sailing down the Pacific side of Baja California. Leaving the big ocean behind, it got instantly warm. We spent the next two summers in the Sea and were loving it! Called ‘aquarium …
Santa Rosalia Fuel dock. There is space to anchor in the port at the far side. We heard that there is a lot of debris on the harbor bottom and anchor retrieval might be difficult. There is also a protected bay outside the port. We …
We left Puerto Penasco for Puerto Refugio, a passage of 106 nmiles, an overnighter, big sea with about 6-8 foot waves in 10-15 kn of NW winds for the first 8 hours. Puerto Refugio We were here before in south west wind and had anchored …
We arrived in Puerto Peñasco after a night passage from Puerto Refugio on the North of Angel de la Guarda early in the morning at low tide. We tried to reach the harbor master and Fonatur Marina per VHF, but nobody answered our call, which …
Bahía de los Ángeles Two good anchorages in sand behind Punta Arena point with light and beach and in front of the 3 village piers on sand at 15-30′. The one in front of the town is open roadstead, but has surprisingly little swell. Check …
A list of practical things onboard for the boat & sailing Flashlight – our favorite, waterproof, rechargeable 12 volt flashlight. link here Floating Handheld VHF with internal GPS – we take it everywhere… Must Have! link here Deck Brush – very fine and good for boat …
A list of practical things for having a dog onboard Some dogs learn it right away, some take a long time to do their business on board. It is very unsettling when your dog holds it for 48 hours straight and doesn’t want to go. …
A list of practical things onboard for personal hygiene Wet wipes – Good also for cat baths under way. These are made out of bamboo, are biodegradable and stay fresh for a long time, at least one year. link here Dr. Bronner’s Soap – best biodegradable soap …
A list of practical clothes that work for us: Fast Drying Women Shorts – by Exofficio link here and by Royal Robbins link here Fast Drying Shirts Women’s – I like especially ExOfficio for their classic style and great, sun protective fabrics link here Bugs-away, breathable tunic link here …
A list of practical things onboard for the galley Stainless Steel Non-Stick Nesting Pots – 4 pots and one pan, high quality, with ceramic interior is better than stainless, because it’s easier to clean (less water) all need just a wipe down and quick …
A list of practical things onboard all about water & water proofing Aquaboot Sprayer – large vacuum pump button on the bottle, long spray time saves water on washing dishes to cooling mist showers. link here LifeProof Cases – for phones, iPads are a lifesaver, …
A list of practical things for boat keeping Vinegar – disinfectant and cleaner for galley and head. Spray the outside of a loaf of bread to prevent fast molding. Dr. Bronner’s Soap – best biodegradable soap for body and boat diluted with water. link here …
A list of practical things onboard for the cabin Carbon Monoxide Detector – detects the non-smelling fatal gas. Must Have Safety Item! link here Fleece Blankets – can’t have enough: for night watches, warms even when moist, absorb moisture. We cover all our bunks and …