Log of SV Wendaway

Wendy collecting on Isla San Jose

Sometimes we know exactly where we are, sometimes not.

For example, in the photo of Wendy, right,  we knew we were at Northwest Spit, on the west side of Isla San Jose, in the southern Sea of Cortez.  This is where we were heading,  quite deliberately. It was a beach that had not been visited by unnamed others. And indeed, Wendy found a terrific shell.

But sometimes we really haven’t a clue where we are. Fortunately we have friends who are prepared to exploit that to the fullest. Continue Reading »

AirOps at Bahia Ballena

Bahia Ballena UPDATE
025° 28′ N
111° 01′ W

Omygawd this is embarrassing. Today I received an email from Merry aboard SV Airops. It appears that I have made another geographical goof-up.  Here is the friendly correction from Merry:

“I thought I might let you know…that your post on Bahia Ballena combines two anchorages, in that while the dinghy cave is indeed at Ballena, the tight entrance through the reefs and rocks is actually at Bahia San Marte, 2 miles to the north.”

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