Sailng in the Sea of Cortez...and beyond

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I went out to meet Tony (my captain and partner)onboard the sailing yacht 'Windstrutter',in December (2008), in San Diego, to make our initial passage down to the Sea of Cortez. A place of many wonders that Jacques Cousteau himself called , 'The world's aquarium'. In 1946,John Steinbeck wrote, 'Log from the Sea of Cortez' and spent some time discovering and analysing the marine life.He was also overwhelmed by the hospitality of the people. We've sailed alongside the migratory Grey whale, which travels 12,000 miles from Alaska down to Baja California, in order to breed in the warmer Pacific lagoons. We are now preparing for more adventures in this fifth year (2013) ,with friends and guests who wish to share our wonder of this chimerical place. we may move on or be further spellbound to linger... Keep watching this space!

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  Brighton is cold!   San Diego, CA on Dec 9, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Time and tide...   San Diego, CA on Dec 10, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Other places to see us   San Diego, CA on Dec 10, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  In San Diego,Shelter Bay   San Diego, CA on Dec 17, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Still in San Diego   San Diego, CA on Dec 19, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Waiting for many things..   San Diego, CA on Dec 21, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Boxing day in San Diego ...still!   San Diego, CA on Dec 26, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Ensenda,Mexico   Ensenada, Mexico on Jan 2, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Preparing to cruise down Baja California   Ensenada, Mexico on Jan 8, 2009 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Adios Ensenada   Ensenada, Mexico on Jan 9, 2009 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Jobs,jobs,jobs   Ensenada, Mexico on Jan 9, 2009 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Bahia Tortugas,Baja California   Bahia Tortugas,Baja California Sur, Mexico on Jan 19, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Islas San Benitos and Bahia Tortugas   Bahia Tortugas, Baja California Sur, Mexico on Jan 21, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  People and places in Baja   Ascuncion, Mexico on Jan 26, 2009 5 pictures 1 comment
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  Abreojos,baja Sur   Abreojos, Mexico on Feb 2, 2009 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Cabo San Lucas   Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Feb 14, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Around the Cape to Los Muertos   La Paz, Mexico on Feb 18, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Mardi Gras ,La Paz   La Paz, Mexico on Feb 24, 2009 4 pictures 0 comments
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  La Paz   La Paz, Mexico on Feb 27, 2009 5 pictures 1 comment
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  My 50th in La Paz   La Paz, Mexico on Mar 2, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  On voyage across the Sea of Cortez   Caleta Partida, Mexico on Mar 25, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Puerto Escondido,the Hidden Port   Puerto Escondido,Baja California Sur, Mexico on Mar 29, 2009 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Boys (and girl) chillin'   Puerto Escondido, Mexico on Mar 29, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Guaymas,in the boatyard   Guaymas, Mexico on Apr 7, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Windstrutter's having a rest   Guaymas, Mexico on Apr 11, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Hurricane Jimena   Guaymas, Mexico on Sep 16, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Planning to return   Guaymas, Mexico on Oct 15, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Preparing our return   Guaymas, Mexico on Nov 5, 2009 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Down Mexico way   Guaymas, Mexico on Dec 1, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Finalmente aqui   Guaymas, Mexico on Dec 17, 2009 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Boatyard to pontoon   Guaymas, Mexico on Dec 23, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Xmas   Guaymas, Mexico on Dec 28, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Finally anchored...   Guaymas, Mexico on Jan 7, 2010 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Sta.Rosalia,Baja California Sur   Santa Rosalía, Mexico on Jan 10, 2010 14 pictures 0 comments
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  Baja Concepcion   Baja Concepcion, Mexico on Jan 25, 2010 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Pig Race day   Mulegé, Mexico on Feb 1, 2010 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Isla Liebre   Mulegé, Mexico on Feb 12, 2010 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Feels like home ...   Guaymas, Mexico on Feb 21, 2010 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Awareness..   Guaymas, Mexico on Feb 23, 2010 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Dia de Banderas   Guaymas, Mexico on Feb 24, 2010 10 pictures 0 comments
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  My birthday and other happenings....   Guaymas, Mexico on Mar 3, 2010 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Laying up   Guaymas, Mexico on Mar 7, 2010 3 pictures 2 comments
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  Ode to Baja   Guaymas, Mexico on Mar 8, 2010 5 pictures 5 comments
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  Farewell Party   Guaymas, Mexico on Mar 22, 2010 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Time to go.....   Brighton, United Kingdom on Jan 8, 2011 5 pictures 2 comments
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  Tone in Guaymas   Guaymas, Mexico on Jan 27, 2011 7 pictures 0 comments
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  The Blue Norther and other blows!   Guaymas, Mexico on Feb 4, 2011 2 pictures 5 comments
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  In the yard   Guaymas, Mexico on Feb 12, 2011 13 pictures 0 comments
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  On the water..ready to depart for La Paz   Guaymas, Mexico on Feb 20, 2011 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Guaymas - La Paz   La Paz, Mexico on Mar 1, 2011 23 pictures 5 comments
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  Carnaval La Paz   La Paz, Mexico on Mar 6, 2011 15 pictures 1 comment
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  On our way north...via the islands   La Paz, Mexico on Mar 6, 2011 5 pictures 2 comments
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  In the islands   Puerto Escondido, Mexico on Apr 1, 2011 18 pictures 0 comments
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  Back to the mainland,then home...   Guaymas, Mexico on Apr 8, 2011 10 pictures 0 comments
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  The Sonoran Desert,then homeward bound   Phoenix, AZ on Apr 21, 2011 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Breaking eggs to make omelettes...   Guaymas, Mexico on Feb 17, 2012 13 pictures 2 comments
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  Launch Time!   Guaymas, Mexico on Feb 26, 2012 16 pictures 4 comments
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  Party time and then , desert dust...   Guaymas, Mexico on Mar 4, 2012 21 pictures 0 comments
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  Crossing the sea, cabin fever and windy weather...   Puerto Escondido, Mexico on Mar 9, 2012 8 pictures 1 comment
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  Sailing, school time and shingles   Puerto Escondido, Mexico on Mar 20, 2012 30 pictures 4 comments
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  Back on the mainland, bumps and a free marina...   Guaymas, Mexico on Apr 7, 2012 29 pictures 0 comments
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  Trains,planes, automobiles and boats..   Bahía Kino, Mexico on Apr 21, 2012 63 pictures 0 comments
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  Return to the sea ...   Guaymas, Mexico on Jan 12, 2013 17 pictures 1 comment
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  Sad leaving Guaymas...then feeling blessed.   Puerto Escondido, Mexico on Jan 25, 2013 31 pictures 4 comments
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  Adios companeros y hola amigos!   La Paz part 1, Mexico on Feb 8, 2013 81 pictures 4 comments
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  La Paz ,part 2   La Paz , Mexico on Feb 17, 2013 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Sail repairs and birthday party week...   La Paz , Mexico on Feb 24, 2013 21 pictures 2 comments
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  The spirit in Mexico   La Paz , Mexico on Feb 28, 2013 7 pictures 1 comment
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  On the Pacific route south/getting repairs done   La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico on Mar 9, 2013 55 pictures 2 comments
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  Ready to go again...   La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico on Mar 16, 2013 0 pictures 0 comments
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  High seas ,cocnuts and a monkey   Barra de Navidad, Mexico on Mar 23, 2013 42 pictures 3 comments
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  Crocodiles in Pacific paradise   Zihuatanejo, Mexico on Mar 29, 2013 42 pictures 2 comments
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  Surfing on the crest of a swell!   Puerto Madero, Mexico on Apr 16, 2013 33 pictures 1 comment
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  Alive cities,dead cities.. fresh air,stifling air   Puerto Madero, Mexico on May 2, 2013 79 pictures 0 comments