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San Francisquito to Santa Rosalia (Update 5)


By Lowell | April 26, 2011 | Category Baja 2011

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Monday… Today’s destination is a great  anchorage Bahia San Francisquito with lots of options about 42 miles south, another easy day heading south. This positions us for the leg to Santa Rosalia tomorrow, the last of our long legs (72 miles). About an hour out north winds at 14kts came up giving us a nice wind at our back run. Winds are never quite enough to totally shut both engines down but definitely a light fuel day. An attempt to fly the spinnaker was poorly timed with wind changes so we went back to screacher. Later in the day the spinnaker probably could of gone up but get preoccupied by our depth sounder problem.

South of Punta de Las Animas there’s a rock hazard that extends off shore. While watching for that we noted the sounder was reading 11-20’ in an area that we were sure was much deeper. To be safe we tacked further from shore with no improvement. Finally we stopped and sent a lead fishing weight down and couldn’t find the bottom.. After powering it off for a while it’s back working. It’s seems to always be something..

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As we approach the north facing anchorage slot  at San Fran

Winds held all the way to San Fran which produces a little wave action in the north facing anchorage slot. We motored in briefly but decide to anchor in the west bay which affords more protection from the north winds. I was hoping to visit the village setting in the slot but I guess not this leg since our dinghy is still not available as the patch needs a little more time to cure.

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We anchored in this spot with Dream Catcher last year on Leg 3 on our Midriff island loop to San Carlos. Only one power boat in the slot this year. Last there were probably 10 boats in the area.   IMG_0882

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.I really miss my cruising family Frankie and Neely. With Neely on board our first order of business arriving at an anchorage was to head to shore and we love our shore walks. No shore visit tonight, need to let dinghy set a bit longer.

No drama today.

Perfect evening with a movie “State of Play” with Russell Crow, Excellent

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Tuesday…

We’re up with a 5AM alarm and off for Santa Rosalia

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Mid-day show by this little frisky guy. Steve was applauding and he kept it up.

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I missed this big fin back’s tail up. He’s heading north about a 100 yards off starboard.

Interesting note.. Our glancing blow last Saturday we saw what we thought was a  dorsal fin, maybe 4’ high. This guy has a small dorsal fin. Maybe we saw a tail  but it seemed more triangular than what a tail would look like. Need to study a whale chart to better understand what we encountered.

Fishing report… This is the best we’ve done so far but we’re lame fishermen.

We’re on mountain standard time losing a hour. Looks like we will make Santa Rosalia by 6:30 MS..

Hey Cindy, Miss You!!  Try skype tonight on the hour, both 9 and 10.  Will give it my best shot!

Until the next update

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10 thoughts on “San Francisquito to Santa Rosalia (Update 5)”

  • Gill says:
    April 26, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    So talented Lowell!! Sailor, fisherman, boat fixer, blogger and photographer..Your talents never cease to amaze me!! Love all the self portraits of the two of you, and the wild life is the best!! I remember those treats, fondly!!

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  • Cynthia says:
    April 26, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    beautiful photos! glad to hear you were spared of the drama for a while anyway!

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  • Roger says:
    April 26, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Great dolphin shots! Enjoying your blog, as always.

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  • Murril says:
    April 26, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Wish I was there for some excitement it looks beautiful!! Stay safe!!

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  • Jane Jadlot says:
    April 26, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    Well I have to admit that this was a bit boring….no nail biting. HA!! Just kidding. Glad you had no problems! The dolphin show was GREAT!! Love all your pictures. If we can’t be on the boat, at least we get to get your clips and pics. Enjoy and BE SAFE!!!

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  • sally Dalton says:
    April 26, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    Good quick thinking and clever repairs…. would love to be on your boat with you…. I can feel it from the descriptions and pictures… enjoy the easy days

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  • Frankie says:
    April 26, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    Love all the photos ….. you have a way of telling about the adventure that keeps me on the edge of my seat!!!!!! Be safe!!!!!!!!! No more drama!!!!!!!! Sending love and light wind!!!!!!!

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  • Lowell says:
    April 26, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    On to Mulege tomorrow.. Hoping to have enough water to motor into the channel for the night. Probably stop by Los Arcos for a photo op. We’ll make it another low drama and safe day… I hope 😆

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  • Kathy says:
    April 27, 2011 at 12:40 am

    Not being sailors, it just amazes us how you know just what to do. Looking forward to tomorrow’s update.

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  • Brenda Wilson says:
    April 27, 2011 at 10:02 am

    So glad you are having an easier leg it sounds like, at least calmer in so many ways. Love all the pictures especially the sunset.

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