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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
The Loss of Halcyon
Waking slowly in my bed I hoped it was just a dream, when I realized it wasn’t I didn’t know if I would cry or vomit. The last entry was about bending the shaft on our 51 Formosa Halcyon and … Continue reading
Posted in boat repair, crusing, crusing, Formosa 51, living aboard, Mexican Justice, Mexico, Pirates, sailboats, sailing
Tagged boat loss, Halcyon, Pirates, sailing, Zihuatanejo
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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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Calling Dr. Pepper
We walked into town, trying to find a pool hall that we were told about. It didn’t open until 8 pm so we waited at the out-door bar in the alley next to the heavy wooden doors that led to … Continue reading
Posted in crusing, humor, living aboard, Mexican Food, Mexico, sailing
Tagged hot food, mexican food, mexican peppers, peppers
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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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