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The streets of San Sebastian
Kevin in an agave field on the trip to Guadalajara
Parrot who lives at the Tenacatita Distillery
Parrot who lives at the Tenacatita Distillery
Kevin in an agave field on the trip to Guadalajara
Parrot who lives at the Tenacatita Distillery
Kevin in an agave field on the trip to Guadalajara
Kevin in an agave field on the trip to Guadalajara
Large dolphin near our boat in the anchorage in Tenacatita
Large dolphin near our boat in the anchorage in Tenacatita
Bev & Kevin stopped for a cerveza at a palapa in La Manzanilla
Large dolphin near our boat in the anchorage in Tenacatita
Bev & Kevin stopped for a cerveza at a palapa in La Manzanilla
Bev & Kevin stopped for a cerveza at a palapa in La Manzanilla
Bev & Kevin stopped for a cerveza at a palapa in La Manzanilla
Friends in Zihuantanejo
Bev & Kevin stopped for a cerveza at a palapa in La Manzanilla
Bev & Kevin stopped for a cerveza at a palapa in La Manzanilla
Guitar Fest in Zihuantanejo pretty dessert served after dinner
Cruisiers on s/v Island Summers, Salt Whistle, Lost Pearl, Felicita and Flying Cloud
Cruisiers on s/v Island Summers, Salt Whistle, Lost Pearl, Felicita and Flying Cloud
Cruisiers on s/v Island Summers, Salt Whistle, Lost Pearl, Felicita and Flying Cloud
Cruisiers on s/v Island Summers, Salt Whistle, Lost Pearl, Felicita and Flying Cloud
Cruisiers on s/v Island Summers, Salt Whistle, Lost Pearl, Felicita and Flying Cloud
Kevin & Riley going ashore
Cruisiers on s/v Island Summers, Salt Whistle, Lost Pearl, Felicita and Flying Cloud
Bev blowing on a conch shell
Bev blowing on a conch shell
Dinghy's tied up at Island Summers for Sundowners
Bev blowing on a conch shell
Dinghy's tied up at Island Summers for Sundowners
Dinghy's tied up at Island Summers for Sundowners
Dinghy's tied up at Island Summers for Sundowners
Bev picking coffee beans
Dinghy's tied up at Island Summers for Sundowners
Dinghy's tied up at Island Summers for Sundowners
Martin Hipolito Cruz weaving a beautiful wool rug
The Famous Fishing Hole Bar in Zihuatanejo - where everybody knows your name :-)
Hand Woven Wool Rug at Cielo Zapoteco in Zihuatanejo
Hand Woven Wool Rug at Cielo Zapoteco in Zihuatanejo
The Famous Fishing Hole Bar in Zihuatanejo - where everybody knows your name :-)
Hand Woven Wool Rug at Cielo Zapoteco in Zihuatanejo
The Famous Fishing Hole Bar in Zihuatanejo - where everybody knows your name :-)
The Famous Fishing Hole Bar in Zihuatanejo - where everybody knows your name :-)
The Famous Fishing Hole Bar in Zihuatanejo - where everybody knows your name :-)
Nice cold Piña Colada made with fresh coconut and pineapple
Nice cold Piña Colada made with fresh coconut and pineapple
The Famous Fishing Hole Bar in Zihuatanejo - where everybody knows your name :-)
Bev at the parade in Zihuatanejo
Nice cold Piña Colada made with fresh coconut and pineapple
Bev at the parade in Zihuatanejo
Barra de Navidad Water Taxi Stop
Nice cold Piña Colada made with fresh coconut and pineapple
Bev at the parade in Zihuatanejo
Fuel Dock in Barra (glad we aren't filling up the yacht)
Fuel Dock in Barra (glad we aren't filling up the yacht)
Fuel Dock in Barra (glad we aren't filling up the yacht)
Island Summers anchored in Melaque, MX
Fuel Dock in Barra (glad we aren't filling up the yacht)
Fuel Dock in Barra (glad we aren't filling up the yacht)
Roadside flower market in Barra
Fuel Dock in Barra (glad we aren't filling up the yacht)
Bev & Kevin at Secret Beach in Barra de Navidad
Bev & Kevin at Secret Beach in Barra de Navidad
Graeme & Cathy from S/V Global Explorer with Kevin
Bev & Kevin at Secret Beach in Barra de Navidad
Graeme & Cathy from S/V Global Explorer with Kevin
Graeme & Cathy from S/V Global Explorer with Kevin
Graeme & Cathy from S/V Global Explorer with Kevin
French Bakery Boat delivering fresh baked pastries
Graeme & Cathy from S/V Global Explorer with Kevin
Graeme & Cathy from S/V Global Explorer with Kevin
Looking over the breakwater in Barra de Navidad at Sunset
Looking over the breakwater in Barra de Navidad at Sunset
Looking over the breakwater in Barra de Navidad at Sunset
Neñito in Barra de Navidad
Looking over the breakwater in Barra de Navidad at Sunset
Looking over the breakwater in Barra de Navidad at Sunset
Boats can anchor in the Lagoon in Barra de Navidad
Looking over the breakwater in Barra de Navidad at Sunset
Boats can anchor in the Lagoon in Barra de Navidad
Marina Puerto de la Navidad
Self-guided dinghy jungle cruise through the mangroves in Tenacatita
Boats can anchor in the Lagoon in Barra de Navidad
Beach and Palapa in Tenacatita
Self-guided dinghy jungle cruise through the mangroves in Tenacatita
Self-guided dinghy jungle cruise through the mangroves in Tenacatita
Self-guided dinghy jungle cruise through the mangroves in Tenacatita
Self-guided dinghy jungle cruise through the mangroves in Tenacatita
Self-guided dinghy jungle cruise through the mangroves in Tenacatita
Beer truck found its way to the palapa at Tenacatita
Beer truck found its way to the palapa at Tenacatita
Beer truck found its way to the palapa at Tenacatita
Moon rising over La Cruz anchorage
Beer truck found its way to the palapa at Tenacatita
Beer truck found its way to the palapa at Tenacatita
Afternoon sewing projects La Cruz
Beer truck found its way to the palapa at Tenacatita
Dinner at Masala's in La Cruz with fellow cruisers
Dinner at Masala's in La Cruz with fellow cruisers
Riley is welcome and treated as a guest at Mexican Restaurants
Dinner at Masala's in La Cruz with fellow cruisers
Kevin & Riley walked down a street in La Cruz
Riley is welcome and treated as a guest at Mexican Restaurants
Riley is welcome and treated as a guest at Mexican Restaurants
Riley is welcome and treated as a guest at Mexican Restaurants
Riley is welcome and treated as a guest at Mexican Restaurants
Riley is welcome and treated as a guest at Mexican Restaurants
Cantina's on the beach in Yelapa
Walkway through the village in Yelapa
Cantina's on the beach in Yelapa
Beach in Yelapa
Walkway through the village in Yelapa
Cantina's on the beach in Yelapa
Walkway through the village in Yelapa
Walkway through the village in Yelapa
Walkway through the village in Yelapa
Iguana on the beach in Yelapa
Most homes in the jungle are thatched roof palapas
Walkway through the village in Yelapa
Most homes in the jungle are thatched roof palapas
Most homes in the jungle are thatched roof palapas
Most homes in the jungle are thatched roof palapas
There are no roads or cars in Yelapa
Most homes in the jungle are thatched roof palapas
Most homes in the jungle are thatched roof palapas
Riley wishes he could have an Aperol Spritz
Riley wishes he could have an Aperol Spritz
Riley wishes he could have an Aperol Spritz
Relaxing by the pool at Paradise Village
Riley wishes he could have an Aperol Spritz
Riley wishes he could have an Aperol Spritz
Impeller Gone Bad
Riley wishes he could have an Aperol Spritz
Entertainment at Paradise Village
Entertainment at Paradise Village
I'm sorry but you can't live on my boat little guy
Entertainment at Paradise Village
I'm sorry but you can't live on my boat little guy
I'm sorry but you can't live on my boat little guy
I'm sorry but you can't live on my boat little guy
Harbor in downtown Puerto Vallarta
I'm sorry but you can't live on my boat little guy
I'm sorry but you can't live on my boat little guy
One of the many yachts in the harbor in Puerto Vallarta (notice the helicopter on the bow)
One of the many yachts in the harbor in Puerto Vallarta (notice the helicopter on the bow)
One of the many yachts in the harbor in Puerto Vallarta (notice the helicopter on the bow)
The awesome boat cleaning crew
One of the many yachts in the harbor in Puerto Vallarta (notice the helicopter on the bow)
One of the many yachts in the harbor in Puerto Vallarta (notice the helicopter on the bow)
Daisy, the bengal tiger that lives at Paradise Village (2024)
One of the many yachts in the harbor in Puerto Vallarta (notice the helicopter on the bow)
Daisy, the bengal tiger that lives at Paradise Village (2024)
Island Summers is put to bed for hurricane season
A woman made this sign for our boat with a Tamarind pod. It's a tropical fruit used as a spice.
A woman made this sign for our boat with a Tamarind pod. It's a tropical fruit used as a spice.
A woman made this sign for our boat with a Tamarind pod. It's a tropical fruit used as a spice.
A woman made this sign for our boat with a Tamarind pod. It's a tropical fruit used as a spice.
A woman made this sign for our boat with a Tamarind pod. It's a tropical fruit used as a spice.
Chacala Beach Sign
A woman made this sign for our boat with a Tamarind pod. It's a tropical fruit used as a spice.
Waterfront dining - Ryan having dinner on Island Summers
Waterfront dining - Ryan having dinner on Island Summers
Mexican Vine Snake tried to join us for happy hour on the beach in San Blas.
Waterfront dining - Ryan having dinner on Island Summers
San Blas Beach
Mexican Vine Snake tried to join us for happy hour on the beach in San Blas.
Mexican Vine Snake tried to join us for happy hour on the beach in San Blas.
Mexican Vine Snake tried to join us for happy hour on the beach in San Blas.
Mexican Vine Snake tried to join us for happy hour on the beach in San Blas.
Mexican Vine Snake tried to join us for happy hour on the beach in San Blas.
While Kevin was checking into the port captains office I was picking mangos off their tree
While Kevin was checking into the port captains office I was picking mangos off their tree
While Kevin was checking into the port captains office I was picking mangos off their tree
Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción
While Kevin was checking into the port captains office I was picking mangos off their tree
While Kevin was checking into the port captains office I was picking mangos off their tree
The parrots loved Kevin's red shirt
While Kevin was checking into the port captains office I was picking mangos off their tree
The parrots loved Kevin's red shirt
Cockatoo in Mazatlan
The crazy combi driver we were riding with in La Cruz got a well deserved crazy driving ticket
The crazy combi driver we were riding with in La Cruz got a well deserved crazy driving ticket
The crazy combi driver we were riding with in La Cruz got a well deserved crazy driving ticket
The crazy combi driver we were riding with in La Cruz got a well deserved crazy driving ticket
The crazy combi driver we were riding with in La Cruz got a well deserved crazy driving ticket
Bev hoisted Kevin up in the bosun chair to fix the flags on the starboard spreader
The crazy combi driver we were riding with in La Cruz got a well deserved crazy driving ticket
Warm sunshine, ocean breezes, palm trees and white sandy beaches. This is my happy place!
Warm sunshine, ocean breezes, palm trees and white sandy beaches. This is my happy place!
Warm sunshine, ocean breezes, palm trees and white sandy beaches. This is my happy place!
Warm sunshine, ocean breezes, palm trees and white sandy beaches. This is my happy place!
Sand sculpture in Puerto Vallarta
Warm sunshine, ocean breezes, palm trees and white sandy beaches. This is my happy place!
Sand sculpture in Puerto Vallarta
Our little sailor dog
Warm sunshine, ocean breezes, palm trees and white sandy beaches. This is my happy place!
Sand sculpture in Puerto Vallarta
Saying goodbye to Lance & Sherri as they leave Puerto Vallarta for Costa Rica
Lavendaria's do our laundry. It comes back nicely folded in plastic but with a strong floral scent.
Just finished sewing a cockpit table cover. It's great to sew while anchored.
Just finished sewing a cockpit table cover. It's great to sew while anchored.
Lavendaria's do our laundry. It comes back nicely folded in plastic but with a strong floral scent.
Just finished sewing a cockpit table cover. It's great to sew while anchored.
Lavendaria's do our laundry. It comes back nicely folded in plastic but with a strong floral scent.
Lavendaria's do our laundry. It comes back nicely folded in plastic but with a strong floral scent.
Lavendaria's do our laundry. It comes back nicely folded in plastic but with a strong floral scent.
La Cruz - a guy selling berries came by and we got ourselves some yummy fruit.
La Cruz - a guy selling berries came by and we got ourselves some yummy fruit.
Lavendaria's do our laundry. It comes back nicely folded in plastic but with a strong floral scent.
La Cruz neighborhood
La Cruz - a guy selling berries came by and we got ourselves some yummy fruit.
Blue Footed Booby - Isla Isabella
Blue Footed Booby - Isla Isabella
La Cruz - a guy selling berries came by and we got ourselves some yummy fruit.
Blue Footed Booby - Isla Isabella
The Sea of Cortez is crystal clear. Here it's 25' deep. You can see the bottom and small fish.
The Sea of Cortez is crystal clear. Here it's 25' deep. You can see the bottom and small fish.
The Sea of Cortez is crystal clear. Here it's 25' deep. You can see the bottom and small fish.
Riley loving the sun but not his life jacket
The Sea of Cortez is crystal clear. Here it's 25' deep. You can see the bottom and small fish.
The Sea of Cortez is crystal clear. Here it's 25' deep. You can see the bottom and small fish.
LaPaz friends Jay & Carolee
The Sea of Cortez is crystal clear. Here it's 25' deep. You can see the bottom and small fish.
Another sewing project completed. Binnacle covers for each helm.
Another sewing project completed. Binnacle covers for each helm.
Another sewing project completed. Binnacle covers for each helm.
Another sewing project completed. Binnacle covers for each helm.
John & Nancy came to visit us in La Paz
Another sewing project completed. Binnacle covers for each helm.
John & Nancy came to visit us in La Paz
New arch with solar panels
Another sewing project completed. Binnacle covers for each helm.
John & Nancy came to visit us in La Paz
Bev and the stainless steel crew
The arch being fabricated in Sergio's stainless steel shop
The arch being fabricated in Sergio's stainless steel shop
The arch being fabricated in Sergio's stainless steel shop
The arch being fabricated in Sergio's stainless steel shop
The arch being fabricated in Sergio's stainless steel shop
This blue heron lives on our dock in La Paz
The arch being fabricated in Sergio's stainless steel shop
This blue heron lives on our dock in La Paz
Kevin eating street meat on a spear
Kevin eating street meat on a spear
This blue heron lives on our dock in La Paz
Dinghy Chaps Complete
Kevin eating street meat on a spear
Sewing on a Boat (2023)
Sewing on a Boat (2023)
Kevin eating street meat on a spear
Sewing on a Boat (2023)
Sewing on a Boat
It took some getting use to seeing armed military riding in back of trucks in the streets of La Paz
Making a pattern for the dinghy chaps
Making a pattern for the dinghy chaps
It took some getting use to seeing armed military riding in back of trucks in the streets of La Paz
Making a pattern for the dinghy chaps
It took some getting use to seeing armed military riding in back of trucks in the streets of La Paz
It took some getting use to seeing armed military riding in back of trucks in the streets of La Paz
It took some getting use to seeing armed military riding in back of trucks in the streets of La Paz
Palapas on the beach in downtown La Paz
Palapas on the beach in downtown La Paz
It took some getting use to seeing armed military riding in back of trucks in the streets of La Paz
Art district in San Jose del Cabo
Palapas on the beach in downtown La Paz
Kevin & Riley in San Jose del Cabo
Kevin & Riley in San Jose del Cabo
Palapas on the beach in downtown La Paz
Kevin & Riley in San Jose del Cabo
Mexican Calaca
The paddle boards work great for exploring and great transportation to the beach from the boat
Snorkeling the rock wall at Ensenada Grande
Snorkeling the rock wall at Ensenada Grande
The paddle boards work great for exploring and great transportation to the beach from the boat
Snorkeling the rock wall at Ensenada Grande
The paddle boards work great for exploring and great transportation to the beach from the boat
The paddle boards work great for exploring and great transportation to the beach from the boat
The paddle boards work great for exploring and great transportation to the beach from the boat
Headsets also known as "marriage savers" are essential when docking and anchoring
Headsets also known as "marriage savers" are essential when docking and anchoring
The paddle boards work great for exploring and great transportation to the beach from the boat
Saying goodbye to fellow Seattleites - Beach Party at Ensenada Grande
Headsets also known as "marriage savers" are essential when docking and anchoring
Saying goodbye to fellow Seattleites - Beach Party at Ensenada Grande
The new dinghy wheels work great for driving up on the beach
Headsets also known as "marriage savers" are essential when docking and anchoring
Saying goodbye to fellow Seattleites - Beach Party at Ensenada Grande
Ensenada Grande Look at the pretty clear water
Cactus growing out of the rock at the beach in Ensenada de Candelero Bay
Cactus growing out of the rock at the beach in Ensenada de Candelero Bay
Cactus growing out of the rock at the beach in Ensenada de Candelero Bay
Cactus growing out of the rock at the beach in Ensenada de Candelero Bay
Cactus growing out of the rock at the beach in Ensenada de Candelero Bay
Island Summers anchored in Ensenada de Candelero Bay
Cactus growing out of the rock at the beach in Ensenada de Candelero Bay
Island Summers anchored in Ensenada de Candelero Bay
Ensenada de Candelero
La Paz has cardboard cut out cops in the middle of some streets with an ALTO (Stop) sign
Island Summers anchored in Ensenada de Candelero Bay
La Paz has cardboard cut out cops in the middle of some streets with an ALTO (Stop) sign
La Paz has cardboard cut out cops in the middle of some streets with an ALTO (Stop) sign
La Paz has cardboard cut out cops in the middle of some streets with an ALTO (Stop) sign
Bev navigating out of La Paz Harbor
La Paz has cardboard cut out cops in the middle of some streets with an ALTO (Stop) sign
La Paz has cardboard cut out cops in the middle of some streets with an ALTO (Stop) sign
Mushroom Rock - Balandra Beach
Mushroom Rock - Balandra Beach
Mushroom Rock - Balandra Beach
Limes served with everything
Mushroom Rock - Balandra Beach
Mushroom Rock - Balandra Beach
Los Islotes
Mushroom Rock - Balandra Beach
Los Islotes Dive Trip
Los Islotes Dive Trip
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie made in the little boat oven
Los Islotes Dive Trip
Pearl Oyster statue on the Malecon in La Paz
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie made in the little boat oven
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie made in the little boat oven
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie made in the little boat oven
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie made in the little boat oven
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie made in the little boat oven
It's a busy parking lot at the dinghy dock at Marina de La Paz
Flags on the signal halyard of the sailboat- Mexican flag, Coho Ho Ho and Baja Ha Ha flags
Flags on the signal halyard of the sailboat- Mexican flag, Coho Ho Ho and Baja Ha Ha flags
Flags on the signal halyard of the sailboat- Mexican flag, Coho Ho Ho and Baja Ha Ha flags
Flags on the signal halyard of the sailboat- Mexican flag, Coho Ho Ho and Baja Ha Ha flags
Flags on the signal halyard of the sailboat- Mexican flag, Coho Ho Ho and Baja Ha Ha flags
Baja Ha Ha Party celebrating our arrival in La Paz
Flags on the signal halyard of the sailboat- Mexican flag, Coho Ho Ho and Baja Ha Ha flags
Baja Ha Ha Party celebrating our arrival in La Paz
Baja Party in La Paz
Dolphin in Sea of Cortez
Baja Ha Ha Party celebrating our arrival in La Paz
Entering La Paz Harbor
Dolphin in Sea of Cortez
Dolphin in Sea of Cortez
Dolphin in Sea of Cortez
Dolphin in Sea of Cortez
Dolphin in Sea of Cortez
Lithium Battery Installation
'Can't Believe We Cheated Death Again' dance and party madness
'Can't Believe We Cheated Death Again' dance and party madness
Cabo San Lucas
'Can't Believe We Cheated Death Again' dance and party madness
'Can't Believe We Cheated Death Again' dance and party madness
'Can't Believe We Cheated Death Again' dance and party madness
Squid Roe, Cabo San Lucas
Cruise Ship anchoring in the harbor in Cabo :-(
'Can't Believe We Cheated Death Again' dance and party madness
Cruise Ship anchoring in the harbor in Cabo :-(
Cabo San Lucas
Laundry Day in Sea of Cortez
Laundry Day in Sea of Cortez
Laundry Day in Sea of Cortez
Sailboats anchored in Cabo
Laundry Day in Sea of Cortez
Laundry Day in Sea of Cortez
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo Wabo Drinks
Laundry Day in Sea of Cortez
Cabo Wabo Drinks
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas
Sign in Squid Roe, Cabo
Cabo Wabo Drinks
Cabo San Lucas
Street Tacos in Cabo
Sign in Squid Roe, Cabo
Sign in Squid Roe, Cabo
Cabo San Lucas
Sign in Squid Roe, Cabo
Sign in Squid Roe, Cabo
Sign in Squid Roe, Cabo
Cabo San Lucas
Kevin & a baby iguana
Kevin & a baby iguana
Kevin & a baby iguana
Cabo San Lucas
El Arco "The Arch"
Kevin & a baby iguana
Kevin & a baby iguana
Cabo San Lucas
Fish & Shrimp Tacos
Kevin & a baby iguana
Fish & Shrimp Tacos
Bahia Santa Maria Beach Party
Dinner on Talion - Bahia Santa Maria
Dinner on Talion - Bahia Santa Maria
Dinner on Talion - Bahia Santa Maria
Island Summers anchored at Bahia Santa Maria
Dinner on Talion - Bahia Santa Maria
Dinner on Talion - Bahia Santa Maria
Turtle Beach
Dinner on Talion - Bahia Santa Maria
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Turtle Bay Beach Party
Margaritas at Maria's Restaurant (her restaurant is this table)
Margaritas at Maria's Restaurant (her restaurant is this table)
Margaritas at Maria's Restaurant (her restaurant is this table)
Panga in Turtle Bay
Margaritas at Maria's Restaurant (her restaurant is this table)
Margaritas at Maria's Restaurant (her restaurant is this table)
Pelicans on a boat in Turtle Bay
Margaritas at Maria's Restaurant (her restaurant is this table)
Pelicans on a boat in Turtle Bay
Turtle Island Restaurant
Turtle Island Restaurant
Pelicans on a boat in Turtle Bay
Kevin & Serhad
Turtle Island Restaurant
Baja Sailing Rally Start
Two lines in the water and two yellow-fin tunas caught.
Baja Sailing Rally Start
Turtle Island Restaurant
Baja Sailing Rally Start
San Diego Bay - Oct 31, 2022
Fire Boat Leading the Start of the - Baja Ha Ha Sailing Rally from San Diego to Cabo
Fire Boat Leading the Start of the - Baja Ha Ha Sailing Rally from San Diego to Cabo
Fire Boat Leading the Start of the - Baja Ha Ha Sailing Rally from San Diego to Cabo
Leaving San Diego on Baja Ha Ha
Fire Boat Leading the Start of the - Baja Ha Ha Sailing Rally from San Diego to Cabo
Fire Boat Leading the Start of the - Baja Ha Ha Sailing Rally from San Diego to Cabo
Cheeseburger in Paradise Party
Fire Boat Leading the Start of the - Baja Ha Ha Sailing Rally from San Diego to Cabo
Cheeseburger in Paradise Party
Island Summers Crew
Coronado Bridge - San Diego Bay
Cheeseburger in Paradise Party
A gift to San Diego from their sister city, Yokohama, Japan. It is placed in a grassy park on the island near the marina.
Coronado Bridge - San Diego Bay
Coronado Bridge - San Diego Bay
Coronado Bridge - San Diego Bay
It's always nerve wracking going under a bridge no matter if the chart tells you the bridge is 195' tall and you're 63'.
San Diego Bay
Coronado Bridge - San Diego Bay
Coronado Bridge - San Diego Bay
This sub passed as we were entering the bay. This was the first sign of military presence.
Military Ship
Sea Lions in San Diego Bay
USS Carl Vinson
San Diego Bay
USS Carl Vinson
Sea Lions in San Diego Bay
USS Carl Vinson
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the United States Navy's third Nimitz-class supercarrier.
Sea Lions in San Diego Bay
Sea Lions in San Diego Bay
San Diego skyline from the water
Notice the baby in the water. He was crying because he couldn't get up on the buoy and the big sea lions were ignoring him.
San Diego skyline from the water
San Diego skyline from the water
San Diego skyline from the water
San Diego Bay is 19 miles with anchorages and harbors throughout.
Dolphin Pod off of Carlsbad, CA
San Diego skyline from the water
Dolphin Pod off of Carlsbad, CA
You can see these dolphins in the distance just speeding towards us and they don't slow down.
Oceanside Bay Watch
San Diego skyline from the water
Dolphin Pod off of Carlsbad, CA
These guys are stationed all down the beach. The beach in Oceanside was closed to swimmers today but it was open to surfers.
Mr. Sea Lion at Dana Point Marina
Hitchiker from Alamitos Bay to Data Point
Hitchiker from Alamitos Bay to Data Point
This guy was huge! He was on the dock across from us sleeping all day and he would be up barking at other sea lions all night if they tried to get on his dock.
Hitchiker from Alamitos Bay to Data Point
Hitchiker from Alamitos Bay to Data Point
Hitchiker from Alamitos Bay to Data Point
This large sea bird landed on our bow and we noticed he had a broken leg. He rested for a few hours and flew off when we docked.
Baby Beach at Dana Point
Hitchiker from Alamitos Bay to Data Point
Baby Beach at Dana Point
There was a stand up paddlleboard competition this weekend at Baby Beach. Great spectator sport!
Avalon Harbor
Avalon Harbor
Baby Beach at Dana Point
The dinghy dock gets pretty crowded and then the surge of the waves tossing them around.
Avalon
Avalon Harbor
Avalon Harbor
Kevin & Bev overlooking Avalon
Avalon Harbor
Avalon Harbor
Avalon Harbor
A crew ship arrived early in the morning in Avalon.
Avalon - Catalina Island
Descanso Beach Club - Avalon
Descanso Beach Club - Avalon
Dan and Julie from CA join us to sail to Catalina Island.
Descanso Beach Club - Avalon
Descanso Beach Club - Avalon
Descanso Beach Club - Avalon
Buffalo Milk, the official drink of Catalina Island. It's described as a White Russian on steroids
Avalon Harbor
Descanso Beach Club - Avalon
Avalon Harbor
With the bow and stern tie method of mooring they can pack a lot of boats into the harbor.
Avalon Harbor
White Sided Dolphin
Avalon Harbor
The Harbor Patrol escorted us to our mooring buoy.
Avalon
White Sided Dolphin
White Sided Dolphin
Kevin and Dan getting ready to take us on a tour of Avalon.
White Sided Dolphin
White Sided Dolphin
White Sided Dolphin
We have been seeing these guys all down the California coast. They put on quite a show.
Avalon
Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors, Catalina Island
Two Harbors - Catalina Island
Deployed our new spinnaker sail for the first time.
Two Harbors - Catalina Island
Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors, Catalina Island
Two Harbors - Catalina Island
This historic ship sailed into the Buccaneer Days Festival. The captain and crew were dressed as pirates.
Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors, Catalina Island
Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors, Catalina Island
Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors, Catalina Island
Pirate Party at Two Harbors, Catalina Island
Buccaneer Days
Visit in Ventura
Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors, Catalina Island
We did not come prepared with our boat decorated for Buccanneer Days so we bought this flag when we got there.
Visit in Ventura
Visit in Ventura
Visit in Ventura
Lunch with my cousins, Catherine and John, who live in Simi Valley.
Great Blue Heron
Visit in Ventura
Visit in Ventura
This guy is next to the boat fishing. Notice the little fish in his beak.
Bird of Paradise
Coastal Cone & Parlor
Coastal Cone & Parlor
I saw so many of these flowers while riding my bike. They are everywhere! So beautiful!
Coastal Cone & Parlor
Coastal Cone & Parlor
Coastal Cone & Parlor
What are Fishzookies? They are fish shaped waffles with several scoops of ice cream and chocolate and carmel sauce drizzled down the side. Yummy!
Darren
Coastal Cone & Parlor
Venture Marina
We met Darren on the street corner in Ventura Harbor when we were trying to follow Google maps. What a nice guy and I love his helmut with the cool antenna.
Venture Marina
Channel Islands
Venture Marina
Kevin is walking with an anchor on his shoulder to trade-in at the marine consignment store.
Venture Marina
Channel Islands
Channel Islands
These guys think the dock is theirs
Channel Islands
Channel Islands
Channel Islands
Island Summers anchored at San Miguel Island
Ventura Harbor
Channel Islands
Ventura Harbor
Entrance to Safe Harbor Ventura Isle
Pacific Ocean
Channel Islands
Ventura Harbor
Sea Lion Jumping
Channel Islands
Channel Islands
Channel Islands
The dinghy that almost got away
Oil Rigs in the Pacific Ocean
Oil Rigs in the Pacific Ocean
Oil Rigs in the Pacific Ocean
Several oil rigs in Santa Barbara Channel
Hearst Castle
Oil Rigs in the Pacific Ocean
Oil Rigs in the Pacific Ocean
Beautiful San Simeon
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Oil Rigs in the Pacific Ocean
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Love the sun!
Santa Cruz, CA
California Sea Lions
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
A fun day at the amusement park at Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
Monterey, CA
California Sea Lions
California Sea Lions
Lunch with our friend, Lorraine Silva who lives in San Jose
(Kevin, Lorraine, Bev)
California Sea Lions
California Sea Lions
California Sea Lions
They are plentiful down the coast
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco
Fun in the Sun
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco
Dinner with Mark & Laney
Oakland Bridge, CA
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco
Oakland Bridge, CA
All of the suspension bridges are lit up at night.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Oakland Bridge, CA
San Francisco was foggy in the mornings but beautiful in the afternoons.
San Francisco Crew
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco Crew
Getting ready to leave Port Townsend. Crew: Matt Smith, Colette Radau, Jeff Stewart
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco Crew
Kevin climbing the mast to connect the radar reflector a few days before our departure (2022)