My experience: Two Rebel 16's. One Venture Cat 16. My current Hunter 260 with about 50 nm sailing from 0 kts to 30 kts. I want to go to the Sea of Cortez. I am a single handed sailor. I am going to Florida for a beginners to bareboat training for nine days. Other than experience, I am open to suggestions for my needs. --- Recomendations for crew from 20 to 45 female are also welcome. www.longhornbill.com
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A few years back when they still grazed cattle in my mother's backyard near Vallejo California, I tried to ride a few. She thought I was nuts. Sorry, can't help with the Sea of Cortez. Try this web site
A few years back when they still grazed cattle in my mother's backyard near Vallejo California, I tried to ride a few. She thought I was nuts. Sorry, can't help with the Sea of Cortez. Try this web site
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I've taken boats to Bajia de Los Angeles two different times, and must tell you that it's no place for an inexperienced sailor. The last time we were there, Christmas, in two weeks we didn't see a single boat other than kayaks and fishing pangas. Anchoring is tricky and winds came come out of nowhere, blowing at gale force for days on end. If you're going to try it anywhere, I'd recommend La Paz; the islands north of there have some great anchorages, and you'll occasionally see other cruisers, not to mention bareboat charterers. A long drive though, pulling a trailer. Image a two-lane highway with no shoulders, potholes that will swallow anything smaller than a 15-inch wheel, and gas supplies that dry up without warning, often strandling travelers for days. Driving at night is foolhardy, as is any speed over 50 mph during the day. Thats Baja. BTW, i'm not certain whether there are any launch ramps in La Paz. In Bajia de Los Angeles we had to launch off the beach, a process which involved timing the tides perfectly and using a winch. If you don't have four-wheel drive, forget about getting even close to the beach.
I've taken boats to Bajia de Los Angeles two different times, and must tell you that it's no place for an inexperienced sailor. The last time we were there, Christmas, in two weeks we didn't see a single boat other than kayaks and fishing pangas. Anchoring is tricky and winds came come out of nowhere, blowing at gale force for days on end. If you're going to try it anywhere, I'd recommend La Paz; the islands north of there have some great anchorages, and you'll occasionally see other cruisers, not to mention bareboat charterers. A long drive though, pulling a trailer. Image a two-lane highway with no shoulders, potholes that will swallow anything smaller than a 15-inch wheel, and gas supplies that dry up without warning, often strandling travelers for days. Driving at night is foolhardy, as is any speed over 50 mph during the day. Thats Baja. BTW, i'm not certain whether there are any launch ramps in La Paz. In Bajia de Los Angeles we had to launch off the beach, a process which involved timing the tides perfectly and using a winch. If you don't have four-wheel drive, forget about getting even close to the beach.
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The Sea of Cortez is a great place to explore. But, be prepared to be self-sufficient. There are launch ramps at Loreto, Puerto Escondido, La Paz, and Cabo San Lucas, among other places. The drive CAN be challenging, as has been stated. It might be easier to cross the border at Nogales, in Arizona, and then drive for only five to six hours to San Carlos, on the mainland side of the Sea. It is a good four lane highway, and there are excellent launching facilities at Marina San Carlos. From there, you can explore the eastern side, or sail about ninety miles across to the Baja side. YOu will have a great time, but experience (of which you will gain quite a bit!) is very helpful. The weather can be very variable, anything from a blistering calm to the occasional hurricane. The winter features frequent Northers, which can blow quite steadily and hard. The summer is much calmer, but is the storm season. If you want, email me at tims@cabomarina.com.mx and I will try to answer any questions. For reference, I have been down here for more than ten years and am currently the Dockmaster at Cabo Marina.
The Sea of Cortez is a great place to explore. But, be prepared to be self-sufficient. There are launch ramps at Loreto, Puerto Escondido, La Paz, and Cabo San Lucas, among other places. The drive CAN be challenging, as has been stated. It might be easier to cross the border at Nogales, in Arizona, and then drive for only five to six hours to San Carlos, on the mainland side of the Sea. It is a good four lane highway, and there are excellent launching facilities at Marina San Carlos. From there, you can explore the eastern side, or sail about ninety miles across to the Baja side. YOu will have a great time, but experience (of which you will gain quite a bit!) is very helpful. The weather can be very variable, anything from a blistering calm to the occasional hurricane. The winter features frequent Northers, which can blow quite steadily and hard. The summer is much calmer, but is the storm season. If you want, email me at tims@cabomarina.com.mx and I will try to answer any questions. For reference, I have been down here for more than ten years and am currently the Dockmaster at Cabo Marina.
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