By Lowell | May 23, 2022 | Category Baja 2022
Friday May 20th It was a pleasant afternoon yesterday in Bay of LA. We arrived 4ish and soon headed to Guillermo’s for a well deserved margarita. I found someone to take me to the gas station for fuel while the crew walked to the Mercado for a few provisions. We decided to have dinner while […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 19, 2022 | Category Baja 2022
Tuesday May 17th Fog banks have been following us the past day to the east. We woke this morning with the Mulege river channel covered with a fog bank making it a little worrisome that the fishing boats heading in and out in the early morning will see Gato Loco in the channel. Things are […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 18, 2022 | Category Baja 2022
Sunday May 15th Heading Conception Bay today but first we wanted to make a very special visit to the cruiser tree so Heather could see Brian’s memorial we created 3 years ago. As you might expect this was very emotional for Heather. She brought 2 personal items of Brian’s to add the plaque, an eye […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | May 15, 2022 | Category Baja 2022
Thursday May 19th Frist leg 3 crew Kurt and Gwen arrival today. They’re flying the new American Air fight from Phoenix directly to Loreto like the leg 2 crew and arrive 1:30 and make it to the marina by 2. The marina continues to get busier due to the huge fishing tournament this weekend and […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | November 18, 2020 | Category Baja 2020
Gato Loco sailed into the Penasco harbor last Saturday 6ish pm, crossing the Sea 85 miles from Puertecitos. The photo right is the crew as they arrive with big smiles and ready to tell the tails of their cruise. They reported having a great trip and the challenging weather they had in Puerto Refugio […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | November 12, 2020 | Category Baja 2020
Bill has his drone with him on this cruise and getting some great aerial shots. While they’re anchored near Alfonsina’s in Gonzaga Bay they sent 3 shots as a preview of things to come. Yesterday they departed Gonzaga for the islands north probably anchoring there for the night. Weather is warming and north winds […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | November 10, 2020 | Category Baja 2020
Good news, I heard from Gato Loco last night (Monday) after just arriving in Gonzaga Bay. They reported an exhilarating leg with good winds sailing from Puerto Lobos to Puerto Refugio. Friday night strong north winds rolled into the anchorage along with chilling temps. There was 3 other boats in the anchorage as they […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | November 7, 2020 | Category Baja 2020
The Gato Loco crew reported light winds and flat seas on their first leg to Puerto Lobos. They departed at sunrise as captured by Rob who must have been up very early. Phone service out of Puerto Lobos was good sending texts and emails. The sunset was spectacular from their anchorage. They’ve had […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | November 5, 2020 | Category Baja 2020
Awesome news, after not sailing during the spring due to the pandemic Gato Loco departed today for a cruise to some of our favorite northern Sea anchorages. Co-owners Bill and Dave along with Cholla friend and neighbor Dawn brave the fall weather challenges where winter cold fronts have to be watched closely. They departed […]
Read MoreBy Lowell | February 5, 2020 | Category Baja 2020
Dos Buenos anchored on the hard in Cholla Bay Crossing our 4th decade sailing feels like a significant achievement and deserves a little reflection into this major influence and how sailing has affected the Gato Loco crews. For me, Lowell, it all started a long way from the Sea on a farm in Missouri. Life’s […]
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