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Just The Right Thing To Do
I have to keep reminding myself, “I’m back home”. Sort of like snapping out of a day dream from time to time. Most of the time I’m fine but, then it hits me and I’m crushed by the memory of … Continue reading
Awash in a Sea of Disappointment
Well, we almost made it. We continued to move down the coast towards Panama making slow progress due largely to the weather and currents. There comes a time of year when the wind patterns change and start to work against … Continue reading
South by Southeast
False starts are becoming the norm on board. The old description of a boat being a hole in the water that you shovel money into has become all too true. The good news is that we have replaced almost everything … Continue reading
Posted in boat repair, crusing, Formosa 51, humor, living aboard, living aboard, Mexico, sailing
Tagged living aboard, Mexico, sailboats, sailing, Yelapa
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Close Encounters
We set sail for Punta De Mita at Bahia Banderas where we would meet up with some cruising friends coming north. The wind was light but we were making some way. It felt good to be heading south. Within the … Continue reading
Posted in crusing, crusing, Formosa 51, living aboard, living aboard, Mexico, sailboats, sailing
Tagged Humpbacks, living aboard, Mexico, Pacific Ocean, sailing, Whale watching, Whales
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Tragic Music
I love the local bands down here. There are only two kinds of music in this town, Mariachi and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Of course the Mariachi is everywhere but, Rock is king and they only play classics from the 60’s … Continue reading
Posted in crusing, humor, living aboard, living aboard, Mexico
Tagged la paz, mexican music, Mexico, rock 'n' roll
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Pirates
The time is 0530, it’s cold and the kettle is now on the stove. Forty-five minutes ago I heard the sound of a mans voice drift through the port next to my bed. Loud enough to wake me, though I … Continue reading
Posted in crusing, Formosa 51, living aboard, living aboard, Mexican Jail, Mexican Justice, Mexico, sailing
Tagged cruising, Mexico, Pirates, sailing, Sea of Cortez
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A Closer Look
The ship is the Betsy Ross and she began her life during the second world war as an army resupply ship. Those of you that remember the movie Mr Roberts will find the boat familiar. She worked as a whale … Continue reading
Posted in boat repair, crusing, Formosa 51, humor, living aboard, living aboard, Mexico, sailing
Tagged Betsy Ross, Mexico cruising, sailing Mexico, small ships, tramp steamers
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Holes in the Head
John the rigger gave me the last part for my second new used head. I got started installing it with great excitement. The new head uses larger hoses, to bring in water to flush, than the junk I just got rid … Continue reading
Posted in boat repair, crusing, Formosa 51, living aboard, Mexico, sailing
Tagged boat repair, boating, cruising sailboat, Mexico, sailboats
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Mexican Justice, I Think?
Today was a first for me. I spent the morning in the Mexican court system defending myself. At least I think that’s what happened. A couple of days ago a small fishing boat paddled up to our boat and Rafael … Continue reading
Posted in crusing, humor, living aboard, living aboard, Mexico, sailboats, sailing
Tagged Mexican Jail, Mexican Justice, Mexico
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