We left Isla San Benitos in 25 knots of wind, and unfortunately tore our reaching sail. The last 4 hours of the 60 mile trip, we had incredible flat water sailing because the wind came from the land. Turtle Bay – Mexico
The Baja coast is pure desert scenery at the beach. Bold, stark and beautiful Turtle Bay – Mexico
Turtle Bay – Mexico
Just as we arrived at the south side of Cedros Island, we were hailed on radio by our friend from Ensenada, Jeff on s/v Beatrix. From 12 miles behind, we almost caught up to him. If I just hadn’t ripped that sail! Look closely and you’ll see s/v Beatrix in the bottom center of the photo about to tack into Turtle Bay Turtle Bay – Mexico
Beatrix anchored in Turtle Bay Turtle Bay – Mexico
Welcome to Turtle Bay Turtle Bay – Mexico
Turtle Bay (Bahia Tortugas), is the best “all weather” anchorage on the Baja Coast. About 1.5 miles across and roughly circular, this is the first stop for the Baja-Ha-Ha cruise rally and home to we guessed about 1000 people Turtle Bay – Mexico
When we arrived ashore, we immediately ran into Gary from s/v Sparkle. Gary had been in Ensenada when we were there and is single handing Turtle Bay – Mexico
Scott & Cindy arrive at Turtle Bay…..You can see from our atttire, it’s still a little chilly Turtle Bay – Mexico
Gary was very familiar with Turtle Bay and gave us the full tour. We had lunch, stopped at the “tienda” (store) and a quick check on the internet Turtle Bay – Mexico
This is the hotel that is the headquarters of the Baja-Ha-Ha cruise rally. Latitude 38 magazine out of the San Francisco Bay area is the sponser. Turtle Bay – Mexico
We’ll call it an internet store…internet cafe would be a bit grandiose…….:) At 1.80/hour, use only computer #1…….such a deal for a quick spam check Turtle Bay – Mexico
Gary’s s/v Sparkle, sparkling in Turtle Bay Turtle Bay – Mexico
Jonathon brought us fuel out in his panga Turtle Bay – Mexico
Fuel in remote places is a big deal. The panga had a 500 gallon tank. Scott pumped 40 gallons into our own jerry cans. Checking is lack of water and dirt is a big deal. Putting into the jugs first lets the sediment and water separate out. We then use a special filter, which is known as a “Baja Filter” for extra caution. The good news is, so far, we have found the fuel quality to be quite good. And at $2.40 per gallon, quite a bit cheaper than in the US. Turtle Bay – Mexico
Bye Bye Turtle Bay Turtle Bay – Mexico
The dock at Turtle Bay. We tied our dinghy up here and climbed up and down the 15 foot vertical ladder. Turtle Bay – Mexico
Isn’t she cute Turtle Bay – Mexico
Enroute to Bahia Asuncion, we got the spinnaker up for the first time. This is our biggest sail. When the wind is behind us, we fly…. Enroute Bahia Asuncion – Mexico
Enroute to Bahia Asuncion, we saw our first groups of whales heading south. s/v Odyssey who we had met in Ensenada with Marv and Ardy, began what would become a “buddy boat” relationship with us all the way down to Cabo San Lucas. Enroute Bahia Asuncion – Mexico
It was a long day, 55 miles to Bahia Asuncion. This is Isla Asuncion which adds great protection to this anchorage. Just before we arrived, two whales sounded right in front of our port hull and came back up just after clearing our starboard hull! Enroute Bahia Asuncion – Mexico
Leaving Bahia Asuncion, we took this photo from the other side of the island in the morning light Enroute Bahia Asuncion – Mexico
s/v Odyssey (Petersen 44) enroute to Punta Abrejos, San Ignacio Lagoon Enroute – Punta Abrejos, San Ignacio Lagoon
