Pt. Cabo San Lucas
Anchored in Bahia Cabo San Lucas
We have arrived! Anchor down in the bay of Cabo San Lucas on Nov.8. It's been awhile since my last post due to no internet service, so I will attempt to re cap the passage....
Skipper and Crew
A beer-drinking mermaid!
Finish line Beer allowed in Cabo San Lucas! Just for the record, there was no drinking allowed on our passages. Only at "anchor down" when we were safely at anchor, did we allow ourselves the pleasure!
Oct 29...
We left Ensenada in the afternoon for a two day passage bound for Turtle Bay. This is the first stop planned for the Baha Ha Ha cruisers.
Sunset sailing
Oct. 29...from my log
"...there was minimal visibility as we steamed along in the fog layered night with a brillant full moon shining above.."
Oct 30...from my log
"...beautifully clear full moon night with rolling seas. Sailing under genoa alone at 6 knots, the boat catches a swell and slides down.. the motion is similar to a roller-coaster ride!"
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John hanging with the dolphins...
John makes new friends as the dolphins play in the bow water.
The dolphins welcomed us to Turtle Bay
Nov 1...
Arrived in Turtle Bay after two day overnight passage. Some boats sailed the whole way, others , like us motor-sailed to keep a 5.5knot speed.
Turtle Bay
This is a quiet fishing village with great anchorage big enough for the 114 boats (400 people) traveling in this floatilla. The sleepy village wakes up for the yearly pilgrimage of cruisers and is happy to sell us fuel, food and lots of beer! The Baha rally organizer, Richard Spindler and editor of the sailing magazine Latitude 38, has put together events and stops along the 700 nautical mile passage. There is the baseball game with local little league players...
Turtle Bay Baseball
The opposing team
The Baha Ha Ha rally is a good experience for the first-time-cruiser to learn the "ropes" of overnight sailing, anchoring, using the radio and so many other learning lessons, each cruiser learns something new from the group. There is a morning "roll call" on the radio. Every boat on the rally checks in. If someone needs help, there is someone to offer a fix. Our crew was Dr. Electron, a.k.a. Alan Katz, an electrician from San Diego, and experienced cruiser has been valuable in sharing his knowledge. He is offering his diagnostic services at no charge to all the boaters who may have technical problems along the way. He got so many calls from folks to help him fix their electrical problems.
Dr. Electron
Hikers on the bluff at Beach Party
Frank of s/v Fluenta and special friend
There was a potluck beach party complete with music and entertainment...
Beach Party Potluck
Baha Ha Ha 'ers
Fresh grilled fish & meats
Turtle Bay kids
Ponga rides to our boats
As soon as we arrive in Turtle Bay, the pongas come offering services...fuel, garbage pick up laundry and ice? This once a year onslaught of "yatistas" helps keep this town alive.
Party animals from s/v Cygnus Montanus
Elizabeth & Laura
Ken of s/v Oogachaka (and John)
John with Pluto, the cruising great dane
Kayak John at Cabo
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