Here are some pics that Sean of Las Vegas took last June, of our "Sea of Cortez cruise". Sean and his two son's sailed their Mac 26
The Cruise started at San Carlos Marina mex. , an all night crossing on the Sea of Cortez to Loreto, Mulege, Santa Rosalia and other stops then back to Marina San Carlos mex. Total of 12 days. Smooth sailing and fair winds all the way.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/livielv/a ... /my_photos
June Sea of Cortez cruise pics
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Herm. Beeck
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Come sail with us
Rich
If you ever get a second boat like your previous 26M, come join us, you will have a great time.
We do this twice every year, not neccesarily to the same destinations, but then, you could sail down to the Sea of Cortez in your QEII and even have a better time.
We still pre-plan all our cruises with the same specific cruise book that you are familiar with.
If you ever get a second boat like your previous 26M, come join us, you will have a great time.
We do this twice every year, not neccesarily to the same destinations, but then, you could sail down to the Sea of Cortez in your QEII and even have a better time.
We still pre-plan all our cruises with the same specific cruise book that you are familiar with.
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Would love to do this trip. Sounds like it's much easier to go on main land side than Baja. I'm guessing from LA it's two full days of driving. The acceptable weather window also seems fairly small. I've spent a good a deal of time on the East Cape of Baja and have seen how "El Norte" can turn "Lake" Cortez into a serious body of water in winter. Late April - Early June seems the time to go.
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Sea of Cortez cruise
Sean from Las Vegas took the pictures. the toll road from Nogales mex.
is not a bad way to travel to San Carlos mex. A great marina, they handle all your paper work, the festivities before the cruise make it very pleasant.
is not a bad way to travel to San Carlos mex. A great marina, they handle all your paper work, the festivities before the cruise make it very pleasant.
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May-June, 2006 Sea of Cortez cruise
Due to large participation, we split into two cruising groups, one going south while the other group sailed north.
Here is a slide show of the 12 day south sail starting at San Carlos mex. to the Baja side. We had many beach activities at protected anchorages along the way such as the "Olympics" and paper sailboat races.
http://www.tucsonsailingclub.com/Slide_ ... efault.htm
Here is a slide show of the 12 day south sail starting at San Carlos mex. to the Baja side. We had many beach activities at protected anchorages along the way such as the "Olympics" and paper sailboat races.
http://www.tucsonsailingclub.com/Slide_ ... efault.htm
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Herm, those picture are just great. You should post them on the "Exploring" section of this site. The wife and I would like to do that trip in the next few years. You mentioned a cruise book that you use for planning your travels; what is the name of it? You also mentioned you go twice a year; what time is it you go?
Sailing up here in the Pacific northwest is beautiful and the scenery is spectacular. But is is very different from what you have around the Sea of Cortez and we would like to experience that area as well. We would also like to sail the Bahamas and Caribean but are not sure in what boat yet.
Sailing up here in the Pacific northwest is beautiful and the scenery is spectacular. But is is very different from what you have around the Sea of Cortez and we would like to experience that area as well. We would also like to sail the Bahamas and Caribean but are not sure in what boat yet.
june sea of cortez cruise
Herm, those are great pix. It looks like a lot of fun. I also have been thinking of that cruise. How hard is it to drive down there. I worry about the heat and if the terrain is hard on the car. I pull my 26x with a van.
Also, what happened to that boat that sank?? How did that happen and did they get it back up ok.
Thanks for the pixs!!!!
Also, what happened to that boat that sank?? How did that happen and did they get it back up ok.
Thanks for the pixs!!!!
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Sea of Cortez cruise pics
Herm, thanks for sharing those cruise pics. I'd like to know more details, too. I could throw that into the mix we are considering for next year. Is the group open to new boats?
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Sea of Cortez cruise
Go to :
http://www.gerrycruise.com/
for all the Sea of Cortez information, Gerry Cunningham is the one you want to trust when it comes to charts and information on this area. We all use his books and maps on our cruises and appreciate the years he put into this work. He shows up at sailing seminars, for instance, the Anchorage N/O Denver, boat shows around the west. His charts are also available at the marina in San Carlos mex.
The "Cruise Book" is made up by Loretta Peto, our organizer and very knowledgeable participant and experienced sailor. It is specific to every cruise we undertake. Some topics are:
Sea Of Cortez sailing cautions. Preparation to the specific cruise. GPS coordinates of all anchorages and hazards. Tide tables. Information on cruising the Sea of Cortez. Pre-Departure float plans. Safety equipment. Things to make the trip more comfortable. Crew cruise safety. Radio use tips. Suggested provision and stores list. Every morning of the actual cruise we have a weather, safety report at a pre-determined time.
This booklet is issued to any participant and is specific to the cruise.
Anyone can participate. It is not a club sponsored function, but usually follows the International Cup Regatta in San Carlos mex. which is sponsored by the Tucson Sailing club. If you want to check on future cruise activity go to:
http://www.tucsonsailingclub.com/
Here you can obtain travel info. and cruise contact info.
We have many out of state participants.
The road to San Carlos, a toll road, is a little different from our toll roads, no shoulder on most of the older portions.
Any boat can participate, hope to see you there.
http://www.gerrycruise.com/
for all the Sea of Cortez information, Gerry Cunningham is the one you want to trust when it comes to charts and information on this area. We all use his books and maps on our cruises and appreciate the years he put into this work. He shows up at sailing seminars, for instance, the Anchorage N/O Denver, boat shows around the west. His charts are also available at the marina in San Carlos mex.
The "Cruise Book" is made up by Loretta Peto, our organizer and very knowledgeable participant and experienced sailor. It is specific to every cruise we undertake. Some topics are:
Sea Of Cortez sailing cautions. Preparation to the specific cruise. GPS coordinates of all anchorages and hazards. Tide tables. Information on cruising the Sea of Cortez. Pre-Departure float plans. Safety equipment. Things to make the trip more comfortable. Crew cruise safety. Radio use tips. Suggested provision and stores list. Every morning of the actual cruise we have a weather, safety report at a pre-determined time.
This booklet is issued to any participant and is specific to the cruise.
Anyone can participate. It is not a club sponsored function, but usually follows the International Cup Regatta in San Carlos mex. which is sponsored by the Tucson Sailing club. If you want to check on future cruise activity go to:
http://www.tucsonsailingclub.com/
Here you can obtain travel info. and cruise contact info.
We have many out of state participants.
The road to San Carlos, a toll road, is a little different from our toll roads, no shoulder on most of the older portions.
Any boat can participate, hope to see you there.
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If you are interested in joining the November 2006 cruise
The November 2006 Cruises is shaping Up.
Once again, we will be embarking on a cruise to Baja. This time we will head to Santa Rosalia and Isla San Marcos. Our tentative plan:
Subject to weather conditions, we will leave San Carlos late in the afternoon on Friday, November 3, for an overnight sail to Santa Rosalia. Santa Rosalia is approximately 72 NM a smidgen South of West from San Carlos.
While in Santa Rosalia, we will relax and visit the town. Santa Rosalia is a beautiful town of approximately 5,000 people. It has a small marina, many restaurants, stores and historical places to visit. It has a very distinctive French flavor to its architecture and cuisine. We may do a day sail north approximately 6 NM to Caleta Santa Maria. This anchorage is just below a gypsum mine. We will sail up for lunch and relaxation and return to Santa Rosalia for the night.
We also plan on visiting Isla San Marcos. Where we go on this large island will depend on the wind direction. If the wind follows its typical autumn pattern of blowing from the north-northwest, we may sail to the east side of the island to an anchorage south of Punta Gorda. If the wind is still in its summer pattern of blowing from the south, we may sail to anchorages on the north side of Isla San Marcos. Regardless of which side we sail to first, we probably will end up in Puerto El Viejo on the south side of Isla San Marcos. On the way, we may have a stop in the bay where the gypsum is loaded onto commercial ships.
Again, depending on the wind, we plan on leaving the Baja area on Wednesday afternoon and sail overnight for Bahia San Pedro, a large bay about 17 NM north of San Carlos. We plan to have a beach party with folks joining us for the night from San Carlos. On Friday, we expect to return to San Carlos to start the Fall Regatta festivities.
Bahia San Pedro Beach Party, 11/9/06
For those of you who only want to do a short sail, please join us in Bahia San Pedro on Thursday, November 9, for a BYOF/B beach party. The bay is approximately a 4-6 hour sail from San Carlos along the coast. It is a large bay with plenty of protection from the wind and waves. It's a great place to explore and a comfortable place to anchor for the night before returning to San Carlos on Friday morning.
For information on the cruise and beach party, please contact Loretta, at Lpeto@bfcocpas.com or 520-881-6568. A pre-cruise, informational party will be held sometime late September or early October.
Once again, we will be embarking on a cruise to Baja. This time we will head to Santa Rosalia and Isla San Marcos. Our tentative plan:
Subject to weather conditions, we will leave San Carlos late in the afternoon on Friday, November 3, for an overnight sail to Santa Rosalia. Santa Rosalia is approximately 72 NM a smidgen South of West from San Carlos.
While in Santa Rosalia, we will relax and visit the town. Santa Rosalia is a beautiful town of approximately 5,000 people. It has a small marina, many restaurants, stores and historical places to visit. It has a very distinctive French flavor to its architecture and cuisine. We may do a day sail north approximately 6 NM to Caleta Santa Maria. This anchorage is just below a gypsum mine. We will sail up for lunch and relaxation and return to Santa Rosalia for the night.
We also plan on visiting Isla San Marcos. Where we go on this large island will depend on the wind direction. If the wind follows its typical autumn pattern of blowing from the north-northwest, we may sail to the east side of the island to an anchorage south of Punta Gorda. If the wind is still in its summer pattern of blowing from the south, we may sail to anchorages on the north side of Isla San Marcos. Regardless of which side we sail to first, we probably will end up in Puerto El Viejo on the south side of Isla San Marcos. On the way, we may have a stop in the bay where the gypsum is loaded onto commercial ships.
Again, depending on the wind, we plan on leaving the Baja area on Wednesday afternoon and sail overnight for Bahia San Pedro, a large bay about 17 NM north of San Carlos. We plan to have a beach party with folks joining us for the night from San Carlos. On Friday, we expect to return to San Carlos to start the Fall Regatta festivities.
Bahia San Pedro Beach Party, 11/9/06
For those of you who only want to do a short sail, please join us in Bahia San Pedro on Thursday, November 9, for a BYOF/B beach party. The bay is approximately a 4-6 hour sail from San Carlos along the coast. It is a large bay with plenty of protection from the wind and waves. It's a great place to explore and a comfortable place to anchor for the night before returning to San Carlos on Friday morning.
For information on the cruise and beach party, please contact Loretta, at Lpeto@bfcocpas.com or 520-881-6568. A pre-cruise, informational party will be held sometime late September or early October.