Hey Everyone,
After a couple expensive days in San Diego we're finally taking the plunge over the border... as soon as the fog burns off.
There are 200 other sailboats departing San Diego for Mexico today. I wish we had a waterballoon launcher... and radar for afterdark navigation.
Final preparations would have been a lot more difficult if not for the help of our new friends Ron, Lori, Mel, and Inga.
Saying Ron and Lori took us under their wings is the understatement of the century. Ten minutes after docking we were eating fried egg sandwiches on their beautiful boat. Without Ron's advice, patience, and generosity we would've never gotten done what we needed to here.
Installing the Crow's Nest.
Mac experimenting with desalinization systems.
The Junkyard.
We bought a new motor, a couple hundred dollars in groceries, and another couple hundred bucks in other essentials.
Then we got your packages.
WOW!
The boat is barely afloat. I'll be sleeping atop a SNACK MOUNTAIN for the next month.
Look for progressively fatter dudes in upcoming photos.
EVERYONE who sent something wins the Baja Kite Vacation of a lifetime. Get in touch and we'll start hashing out plans.
Special thanks to...
Walt and Reed from Bend (we're hanging her atop the mast at dawn),
Brian and Brady Bates (everything but the Spam... although Hickery Smoked and Lite varieties entice),
Nico at Bay Area Kitesurf (stylie!)
Naish Nick (one step closer to our kite sail)
Mom and Dad Mogren (the uniforms will undoubtedly intimidate Mexican authorities)
Brad and the Cotter Crew (who knew Von's would deliver such profanely delightful food)
and, of course, Mel and Inga
We're heading to Bahia San Quintin (about 200 miles) and then Bahia Tortugas (about 400 miles). I doubt we'll have internet access for at least a week.
The wind looks light until the 2nd so we'll probably keep sailing as much as possible. Hopefully the FINDMESPOT works and anyone interested can track our progress.
The next post will be more exciting. Guaranteed.
Hasta Luego!
After a couple expensive days in San Diego we're finally taking the plunge over the border... as soon as the fog burns off.
There are 200 other sailboats departing San Diego for Mexico today. I wish we had a waterballoon launcher... and radar for afterdark navigation.
Final preparations would have been a lot more difficult if not for the help of our new friends Ron, Lori, Mel, and Inga.
Saying Ron and Lori took us under their wings is the understatement of the century. Ten minutes after docking we were eating fried egg sandwiches on their beautiful boat. Without Ron's advice, patience, and generosity we would've never gotten done what we needed to here.
Installing the Crow's Nest.
Mac experimenting with desalinization systems.
The Junkyard.
We bought a new motor, a couple hundred dollars in groceries, and another couple hundred bucks in other essentials.
Then we got your packages.
WOW!
The boat is barely afloat. I'll be sleeping atop a SNACK MOUNTAIN for the next month.
Look for progressively fatter dudes in upcoming photos.
EVERYONE who sent something wins the Baja Kite Vacation of a lifetime. Get in touch and we'll start hashing out plans.
Special thanks to...
Walt and Reed from Bend (we're hanging her atop the mast at dawn),
Brian and Brady Bates (everything but the Spam... although Hickery Smoked and Lite varieties entice),
Nico at Bay Area Kitesurf (stylie!)
Naish Nick (one step closer to our kite sail)
Mom and Dad Mogren (the uniforms will undoubtedly intimidate Mexican authorities)
Brad and the Cotter Crew (who knew Von's would deliver such profanely delightful food)
and, of course, Mel and Inga
We're heading to Bahia San Quintin (about 200 miles) and then Bahia Tortugas (about 400 miles). I doubt we'll have internet access for at least a week.
The wind looks light until the 2nd so we'll probably keep sailing as much as possible. Hopefully the FINDMESPOT works and anyone interested can track our progress.
The next post will be more exciting. Guaranteed.
Hasta Luego!