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Sailing Island Summers - 2022-2024

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

Moon rising over La Cruz anchorage

Beer truck found its way to the palapa at Tenacatita

Afternoon sewing projects La Cruz

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)

The awesome boat cleaning crew

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)

Daisy, the bengal tiger that lives at Paradise Village (2024)

Sailing Island Summers - 2022-2023

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

Buffalo Milk , the official drink of Catalina Island.  It's described as a white Russian gone wild.

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

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

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

Oakland Bridge, CA

San Francisco was foggy in the mornings but beautiful in the afternoons.

San Francisco Crew

Getting ready to leave Port Townsend.      Crew:   Matt Smith, Colette Radau, Jeff Stewart

Kevin climbing the mast to connect the radar reflector a few days before our departure (2022)

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