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Turtle Bay to Santa Maria Cove

We decided to stay at Santa Maria Cove instead of continuing on to Mag Bay. We arrived close to dark and I get really cranky when we anchor after dark. I got my way and that night we anchored up and invited   some friend over for a movie on the fl…

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay was really bumpy, with a lot of surge. We had to move from one side of the bay to the other, and the swells slightly lessened, it was not a fun night. Turtle Bay lies about halfway along the Pacific coast of the Baja California Peninsula. Th…

Air conditioning pump hook up to the main engine

Our second temporary fix has been a hose connected to the air conditioning pump. This has gotten us from Turtle Bay to Cabo. We have parts being flown in from Seattle… They should be here tomorrow and life will be good again.

Ensenada to Turtle Bay

Our cruise from Ensenada to Turtle Bay was very eventful. We cruised 280nm and it took us about 30 hours. As we approached Cedros Island around 4am our engine alarm sounded getting everyones attention! The water pump on the main engine stopped pumping …

Ensenada to Turtle Bay Whales everywhere!!!

Hurst Visit and Time to Leave

We have really enjoyed our stay in Grand Cayman Island and for the last several days have had Julie’s brother and sister-in-law onboard. As soon as we can we will get underway today for New Orleans. This will be a 5-day 890 mile trip and sho…

Marcel the Shell

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More About Part 2 of The Unexpected Circumnavigation

Part 2 of The Unexpected Circumnavigation: Unusual Boat, Unusual People covering Australia to Oman is now on sale! Many people have asked us why they should buy our book if they can read our blog for free. Just like Part … Continue reading

Occupy Sesame Street

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Still Enjoying Grand Cayman

We spent the day cleaning the inside and outside of the boat. Tomorrow Beth and Trahy Hurst arrive for a few days to play and enjoy the island.
Friday night, we had dinner at the Wharf restaurant and we were seated next to theTarpon feeding …