By Lowell | June 12, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
Monday June 3rd Santa Rosalia to San Francisquto Best Passage Yet The day started with a typical weather forecast, West winds early near Santa Rosalia, and light WSW winds blowing from the Punta Trinidad basin. Some how our wind conditions came together giving us […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | June 3, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
Friday May 31th The final photo from San Juanico as we prepare to head north to Mulege. I guess I have to start this update with the fishing report. Light winds out of the east as we head north towards Punta Pulpito where fishing is good. Approaching we […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | June 1, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
Thursday May 30th And the “Fish On” leg 5 is underway. First stop is Isla Coronados for some beach time for Ed and Marcia in this beautiful island anchorage. Back on the boat and we’re all in the water cleaning the bottom so we can be in the “go fast” mode heading […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 31, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
Memorial Day at Agua Verde Light breeze is the forecast for today.forcing us to motor sail for the 20 mile run south. Only 2 boats set in the north anchorage of Agua Verde as we arrive. Water and weather are perfect to put the paddle boards in and play. Kids at […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 28, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
Saturday May 25th Our new Crew has arrived. Yes, I know I’m a little bit behind on my Updates. We wasted no time heading out sailing. Their flight from Tijuana arrived on time. A quick stop at El Pescador for provisions and most importantly Cactus liquors for the essential […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 28, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
Wednesday May 22nd Winds settled down for a comfortable anchorage overnight. Today starts with the traditional French toast morning that is normally hosted by Ralph and Helen on Moon Drifter. Good breakfast but we did miss Helen’s special syrup with almonds. Shortly after breakfast Eddie and Guinevere have us out on Balm’s […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 25, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
Sky Pond, Meriwether and Balam (click on any photo to enlarge then save image) Tuesday May 21st Isla Coronados weather is perfect for a weenie roast, No bees on the boat is the best bonus for the anchorage, a first for us. Everybody is enjoying the turquoise water with great […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 12, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
Monday May 6th Today we’re sailing from Isla Salsipuedes to Bahia San Francisquito 20 mile south. After a lumpy over night on the the island, we’re up early and heading south looking for smoother waters. Amazingly, as soon as we depart the north side of the island we find seas calm and we’re soon on […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 9, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
Early morning light at Puerto Refugio Saturday May 4th Just one day until the new moon and tidal flow in Whale channel is important to factor into the passage planning. Low tide is at 7AM this morning and we’re heading out at 6 to get a couple of hours of favorable tide […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | April 25, 2019 | Category Baja 2019
This years Baja Rally will be held the week of May 19th – 25th. This will be the 11th annual for this casual sailing week in Loreto’s surrounding islands and nearby Baja anchorages. The Rally started when WestCoast Multihull founder Kurt Jerman came down to Loreto in hopes to convince the Gato Loco owners to […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | December 22, 2018 | Category Baja 2018
We posted this video on our Facebook Gato Loco Sailing adventures and it was viewed by thousands. We know some of our followers aren’t on Facebook so we’re posting the video here on our blog for everyone to see. Day sailing mid November with a fresh breeze and Cholla Bay neighbors on board, we were […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 27, 2016 | Category Baja2016
Wednesday May 25th Cool night with light breeze. Actually temps are getting cooler as we head north into the Bay of LA area. We’re up and heading in the the village 9ish with plans to provision get a little internet and lunch before heading north. Light winds as we motor in and anchor in front […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 27, 2016 | Category Baja2016
Tuesday May 22nd Heading north to the Bay of LA area. Terrapin a family of 4 is here in San Francisquito with us and we make plans to anchor in a small anchorage “Animas Slot”. Heading out of our sheltered anchorage we find 4’ swells coming from the north and a 10kt NE wind. Winds […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 16, 2016 | Category Baja2016
Saturday May 14th Bees ran us out of the Marquer anchorage early. Flat calm water so we just motored out a mile so the bees would leave and enjoyed a quiet morning. Frankie has made a friend “Fredrick” in the anchorage and he joins us as we drift asking her for more tortillas please. We […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 14, 2016 | Category Baja2016
Friday May 13th (Yikes) It’s Friday the 13th and we hear on the radio there’s a big party in San Jaunico in honor the this occasion. We hanging here in Marquer and it’s the day for Ralph & Helen’s french toast breakfast. It’s always a treat we look forward to. Lots of accessories make it […]
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