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Cha-cha-Chacala

December 23, 2011

Oh man. We had such an awesome time in Chacala. We sailed straight from Mantanchen Bay in pretty light and variable winds but the day was beautiful and we were all excited to see what was next. Chacala had been recommended by more cruisers and friends than pretty much any other harbor, so the bar [...]

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San Blas

December 23, 2011

We were hesitant to go to San Blas. We’ve been warned about crazy Norm Goldie on s/v Jama. We’ve heard about dingy and surfboard thefts. We’ve heard about the terrible Jejenes (no see ums). Ultimately our decision to visit San Blas was made when we discovered that we needed a boat part and it was [...]

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Mas de Mazatlan

December 19, 2011

When you ask a dozen cruisers about Mazatlan (as a potential stop) the resounding sentiment is “skip it.” I wanted to write a quick post to add some weight to the countervailing position. Mazatlan is a great city to visit, especially if you are following the common pattern of Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Mainland.

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FAQ #3: Night Watches

December 12, 2011

Q: How about pulling watch all alone with the family below… How is Victoria handling the watches… how long are you on deck for at night? Are you clipping in? How are you staying awake? What was the sea state like? A: My first overnight passage was from Monterrey to Morro Bay California, early on [...]

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FAQ #2: Stuff We Don’t Need

December 11, 2011

Q: Name something you packed and so far you find you really just don’t need. A: Thankfully, we really don’t have much of this category. We have gone through some clothes, worn through some shoes, and jettisoned a down comforter, but there was a time when they were needed on this trip.

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FAQ #1: Outfitting. Expense, Install, & The Love

December 9, 2011

Q: Tell me about the best thing you added for the boat…the expense, the install and why you love it. A: That’s a tough one. There are three things that I added that I just can’t imagine living (happily) without. The Monitor Windvane might be the one I would choose above all others, but only by [...]

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La Paz to Mazatlan in Photos

December 7, 2011

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100ish Reasons I Love Mexico

December 7, 2011

I love this country. I love the chaotic efficiency that I’ve observed in everything from a marina checkins to hopping off a bus (they don’t quite stop to let you off). Speaking of busses, I love that they are all different. Today I saw one with a spoiler (after market on this model of Mercedes bus, [...]

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Our Goal

November 26, 2011

Victoria and I decided today that our ultimate goal for this trip is not “to strengthen our family and instill strong values and a moral compass” as I once foolishly thought. Rather we would like to return to Maine, live on my grandparent’s farm for a year, tap their maple trees and make enough syrup [...]

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