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| 24º 9.3' N | 110º 19.572' W | Milagro | As of 1400MDT (2300UTC), 3/31/15, Milagro has once again assumed the role of marina condo - a floataminium. We are secure in slip #212 at Marina de La Paz where we'll be until about the end of May or first of June. We have really and truly enjoyed our winter on the mainland, finding many places we look forward to seeing again. Still, we cannot help feeling like La Paz is home. And it's good to be home. The "to do" list has grown - as it inexorably does, so while we are here we'll try to get as many line items cleared off as we can. We have many friends who live in La Paz so catching up will be fun and the list of "favorite" restaurants that need visiting will keep us running to the ATM more than we should. I'm also betting that Judy and her card playing posse will be busy nearly every day, too. So that's it from Milagro for awhile. We will resume posting position reports as soon as we start moving around again. Thanks for tuning in. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 24º 15.492' N | 110º 19.086' W | Milagro | It is Saturday, 3/28/15 and all is well onboard Milagro although we decided to make a move. Moving 14nm closer to La Paz, we are now anchored in Bahia Falsa. This is a great place for regrouping and reconfiguring the boat from a cruiser to a marina condo - plus it has great phone service so we'll be taking advantage of that I'm sure. We may move to the marina tomorrow but Monday is more likely. We are playing that by ear as there is no great hurry so long as we are comfortable here. Well, except that Judy heard friends organizing a card game over the VHF today and is chomping at the bit to join them. With only about 5nm to the marina from here it will be an easy move whenever we decide to make it. At 1600MDT(2300UTC) Milagro is at 24 15.493N 110 19.087W. OAT 88, 45%humid, pool 78, wind E 10kts, the water is flat w/small wind waves. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 24º 27.018' N | 110º 18.492' W | Milagro | It is Friday, 3/27/15 and the long passage from the mainland is now in the history book. All very tranquilo except for some lumpy seas for about 6 hrs during Thursday night. 420NM/77.4hrs=5.43 Ave SOG. At 1135 CDT (1735UTC) Milagro set her anchor at Playa Bonanza which is on the E side of Isla Espiritu Santo and about 20nm N of La Paz. Welcome back to the Baja! We will hang out here or at other nearby anchorages for a few days before taking a slip at Marina De La Paz on Tuesday or Wednesday. We are at: 24 27.022N 110 18.489W. Wind SE 5kts, OAT 78 and sunny, it's 76 in the pool. Seas are flat and clear - we can see the anchor sitting on the bottom in 20' of water. Can't do that on the mainland! | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 22º 53.34' N | 108º 15.51' W | Milagro | It is Thursday evening,3/26/15 and we are still underway from Bahia Chamela with 60 of the apx 75 hours behind us. All is well on board. The seas have been flat and glassy all day today with wind from S at only 2-3kts. The kind of weather Trawler drivers dream of. High thin stratus took the punch out of the sun and it is currently 78 out. About an hour ago the wind veered to come from the NE & is now 5.5-6kts and giving us a wee bit of lift. We have settled on our destination and now aim for Playa Bonanza located on the SW side of Isla Espiritu Santo - just N of La Paz. Expect to arrive around mid-day tomorrow. Oh,if you'd like to go swimming its only 79 in the pool but it's very, very blue. At 1815CDT (0015UC) Milagro location is: 23 37.290N 109 01.747W HDG 310M, SOG 5.8kts | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 21º 58.692' N | 107º 27.558' W | Milagro | It is Wed, 3/25/15 and we are now 18 hrs into the trip. All is well. Still the wind does not favor us but the sea has been surrealistically glassy and smooth most of the day. It's also very cobalt blue. We've missed that color by being on the mainland these past months. Not much sea life seen since last report but it's been a comfortable ride. Wind SSW 5 kts, sea mostly smooth with closer spaced westerly swells now, about 3'-4'at 8 secs. OAT 83, pool 81. We've made 132nm since this time yesterday and still anticipate landfall on Friday. Two different destinations under considerations about 7 hrs apart so it's hard to give an ETA. We'll decide after seeing what the weather gods deliver our way tomorrow. At 1815CDT (0015UTC) our location was 21 58.6914N 107 27.5604W | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 20º 19.218' N | 105º 56.412' W | Milagro | It is Tuesday, 3/24/15 and we are making our way back to the Baja. Left Chamela at first light this AM and at this point are 12 hrs into a 75 hr trip (+/-). Have seen hundreds (literally) of sea turtles today along with a sea snake and dolphins. All is going well but the wind has failed us. Forecast called for mostly light but we have only 2kts to work with at this moment. Sea is glassy smooth with long period WSW swell apx 3'. OAT 82, 81 in the pool. Few scattered fair wx cumulus but clear otherwise. Practically no moon tonight so we expect many stars. 0000Z (1800CDT) location: 20 19.2255N 105 56.4145W | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 19º 35.034' N | 105º 7.83' W | Milagro | It is Sunday, 22Mar15 and Milagro has left the marina at Barra De Navidad. Starting early with winds only light and variable there was no sailing to be had. By late morning a NW wind up to 12 knots develped right on our nose but at least we could motorsail now. At 1250 (CST) we have the anchor set in Bahia Chamela very near to where we anchored on 11Feb15. Our current thinking is that we'll hang out here until Tuesday morning then make the 400NM run to the La Paz area. That passage should take us something like 3 days and a bit so for now we relax at Chamela. Location: 19 35.035N 105 07.827W. OAT 82, Water 81 and mostly flat, wind WNW 10-12kts, sunny and clear. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 19º 11.736' N | 104º 40.938' W | Milagro | All is well on board Milagro. We left Zihuatanejo under cover of darkness in the wee hours Tuesday morning intending to make one of the anchorages at Manzanillo. It was to be 1 night there then continue North to Barra but we changed our minds enroute. Winds were <5 kts most of the way so it was a motorsail but conditions and our speed over ground were so good that we chose to continue on to Barra de Navidad. Along the way we saw Sea Turtles, a pod of Orcas, Rays, and many Dolphins. A full moon and phosophorescent water just frosted the cake. Arriving at 0930 CST we are now secure at the resort's marina and the Princess intends to make very good use of their amenities. Special rates are offered if you stay a week so that's what we're going to do. Then we continue going North. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 17º 38.106' N | 101º 33.138' W | Milagro | All is well on board. Milagro got up early this morning and moved to Zihuatanejo Bay where we are now anchored. We will enjoy a couple of days at Guitar Fest while we also connect with some of the many friends who have also gathered here. We are located at 17 38.107'N 101 33.136'W just off of Playa Madera. Wind N 4kts. OAT is 82, pool is 80 and the sea is calm. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 17º 40.794' N | 101º 39.138' W | Milagro | All is well on board Milagro. It took nearly 33 hours of mostly confused seas and winds that flew contrary to the forecasts but we made it to Isla Grande (AKA Isla Ixtapa). While the sea and wind conditions were not what was expected the trip itself was mostly uneventful. A very persistent green footed booby made various places on Milagro his perch at least 5 different times before getting the idea he was not wanted. AND someone thought it would be OK to leave the forward hatch secured in the "ventilate" position. That person was wrong. It was not OK. No foul (or fowl) though as most of the water that made its way inside was contained in the forward head. Will move the 10 miles to Zihuatanejo soon, maybe on Saturday. 17 40.792N 101 39.138W. Wind S 12 kts, calm water (in the anchorage), 81 outside and 81 in the pool (but we don't swim here because of the crocodillos) | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 18º 11.562' N | 103º 39.222' W | Milagro | All is well on board Milagro! After enjoying Bahia Santiago for more than a week we left this morning headed South. Our initial destination is Isla Grande which is a few miles north of Zihuatanajo (sp?). After a day or two there we will continue on to Z-Town and Guitarfest. Currently motorsailing undeer a full moon in light southerly winds at 18 11.14N 103 38.88W. West swell about 3' at 15 seconds. Temp is 81 but it is 79 in the pool. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 19º 6.636' N | 104º 23.46' W | Milagro | As advertised, we left Barra today and enjoyed a slow but lovely sail on mostly flat water in winds that rarely exceeded 5kts. At 1820 CST we were anchored in Bahia Santiago, part of the Bay of Manzanillo and just a few miles north of downtown Manzanillo. We expect it to be comfortable here so will likely stay put through next weekend. We have good cell phone coverage but no internet - Yet. Location is 19 06.638’N 104 23.459’W. Wind W 5kts, OAT 82, 64% humid and it’s 79 in the pool. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 19º 11.7' N | 104º 40.92' W | Milagro | That we have moved about 15 nm today from the anchorage at Tenecatita into the marina at Barra de Navidad. Barra is roughly 30 miles North of Manzanillo. Milagro is secured in slip C8 at 19 11.698N 104 40.921W. Only late by almost 2 months (we'd originally planned to be here for Christmas!), we expect to be here for 1 week and will have internet and cell service for that time. Around about the 23rd or 24th we expect to continue South. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 19º 18.138' N | 104º 50.124' W | Milagro | All is well on board Milagro. Plus, Judy's cold/chest congestion seems to be a little bit better today-we hope it's not just wishful thinking. Light wind passage today to Bahia Tenecatita saw smooth, glassy seas but poor motive power for sailing. Did manage some (you know Michael is going to try) but mostly it was a motorboat ride. Now anchored with 19 other boats in a pretty anchorage with a nice beach and jungle all around. We are at 19 18.137N 104 50.122W. Sky is clear, wind south 6 knts, water mostly flat and 82F. OAT is also 82F. Unsure at this moment if we are moving along tomorrow or staying put for a few days. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 19º 35.088' N | 105º 7.968' W | Milagro | All is well onboard Milagro. AND, we finally broke out of the La Cruz/PV/Banderas Bay Force Field. After a pleasant overnight passage we are now anchored in the NW corner of Bahia Chamela at 19 35.009N 105 07.966W. Wind is calm and the sea is flat and glassy. Water temp is 82 and OAT is the same. We plan to remain here just tonight before continuing on to Tenecatita tomorrow (Thursday) morning. | about 9 years ago | Show |
| 20º 30.774' N | 105º 19.02' W | Milagro | Our friends Roger and Rhonda are visiting from CA so took them on a day trip to the small cove at Boca de Tomatlan SW of Puerto Vallarta and a little E of Ylapa. Anchored in 95' (YIKES!) as that is really the only choice. It is very tropical and beautiful here but would need stern anchor for longer stay and foul weather here would make it impossible. After looking around and having lunch ashore headed back to La Cruz via whale watching in Banderas Bay. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 20º 39.918' N | 105º 15.03' W | Milagro | Yes, after two weeks in the marina at La Cruz we have moved. We are now in downtown Puerto Vallarta at Marina Vallarta for the New Years Eve international fireworks show and all around party. Will move again on Jan 3. 20 39.923N 105 15.027W. OAT 87/65% humid, pool is 82. Wind West <5kts. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 20º 44.772' N | 105º 21.912' W | Milagro | All is really well on board. We were sad to leave Puerto Vallarta but the feeding frenzy had to stop some time. Enjoyed a lovely sail across Banderas Bay to anchor offshore at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit at 1545 CST. Location is 20 44.769N 105 21.906W. Wind NW 12 to 18kts, water 81 with short wind chop, OAT 80 with apx 65% humidity, 60% overcast. Will be here for a while, maybe several weeks. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 20º 39.894' N | 105º 15.012' W | Milagro | Yes, we have moved. After roughly 2 weeks at the marina in La Cruz we have moved today to downtown Puerto Vallarta for the New Years Eve international fireworks show and general all around party. Secured into slip H-7 at Marina Vallarta at 20 39.922N 105 15.027W. Will move again on Jan 3. Happy New Year everyone! | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 23º 24.06' N | 109º 7.182' W | Milagro | All is well on board. At this moment we are underway crossing the Sea of Cortez from Bahia De Los Muertos on the Baja side to La Cruz (just N of Puerto Vallarta) on the mainland. Light winds so far so have had to motorsail but have hopes (always) that sunrise will bring enough breeze to shut off the noise maker and do some sailing. Estimate arrival at La Cruz late morning on Friday, Dec 12. Currently making 5.8 knts on a SE heading at 23 23.615N 109 06.652W (0600hrs MST Wednesday). Wind N <8 kts, Long spaced N swell 1' occasionally 2', OAT 75, 3/4 moon behind high thin cloud layer. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 22º 50.058' N | 108º 24.552' W | Milagro | All is well on board. It is 1800 and we have been sailing under the big headsail alone since 0900 this morning. The seas have flattened out pretty much and we are enjoying a beautiful sail. We will be happy to keep this up as long as the breeeze holds up. Here are the details: Location 22 49.683N 108 24.039W. SOG 5.5kts, Wind NW 7-8kts, sea swells N mostly 1' close spaced. OAT78. Midlevel thin stratus overcast gave us a blazing red sunset that was just awesome. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 22º 4.308' N | 107º 30.708' W | Milagro | All is well on board. Around 0400 this morning we past the halfway point on our passage from Bahia De Los Muertos to La Cruz. The wind has only been a breeze (4 to 8 kts) and has been on again, off again so we've had a mix of nice sailing punctuated by periods of motor sailing. At 0700 we are slowly sailing at 22 04307N 107 30.714W under overcast skies on a sea that has settled down to become pretty much flat. The ham radio nets run at this time so we're occupied with that then we'll do breakfast. If the wind hasn't improved by that time we'll fire up the engine once more to keep up some speed. Still estimating La Cruz tomorrow morning (Friday, 12 Dec)sometime between 0800 and noon. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 21º 29.562' N | 106º 46.518' W | Milagro | All is well on board and, we are closing in on La Cruz. With only about 95nm to go we believe we'll there around 0900 (MST)tomorrow morning. We are motoring as there has been no useful since about noon. As of 1800 (MST) Milagro is at 21 29.167N 106 45.965W steering 130M making 6.5kt in mostly smooth water. OAT is 80 and water temp is 85. The sky today has still been mostly cloudy but overcast was higher and thinner with some clear spots so may be more sunny tomorrow. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 20º 44.91' N | 105º 22.692' W | Milagro | Well, we made it. In only 59hrs 32mins we traversed 320nm to arrive on the Mexico mainland at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit. We are secured in slip 19 on dock 10A (in case you want to stop and say hi) at 20 44.905N 105 22.693W. OAT is 80 w/70% humid. It rained on us for several hours around dawn and it now feels like a suana. Welcome to tropical Mexico. We now have phone service and should have internet soon. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 20º 44.904' N | 105º 22.692' W | Milagro | Hot Dang, we made it! In only 59hrs 32mins we traversed 320nm to arrive on the Mexico mainland at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit. Yeah, I know, that's pretty slow but, hey, we're a sailboat. We used to do our traveling above the weather at >500 knots but not any more, more like 5 knots and right down in it now. We are secured in slip 19 on dock 10A (in case you want to stop and say hi) at 20 44.905N 105 22.693W. OAT is 80 w/70% humid. It rained on us for several hours around dawn and it now feels like a suana. Welcome to tropical Mexico. We now have phone service and internet. We expect to remain here until Wednesday ----- At 12/12/2014 3:45 PM (utc) our position was 20°44.91'N 105°22.69'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 21º 29.166' N | 106º 45.966' W | Milagro | 12/11/14 Thursday: All is well on board and we are closing in on La Cruz. With only about 95nm to go we believe we'll there around 0900 (MST)tomorrow morning. We are motoring again as there has been no useful wind since about noon. As of 1800 (MST) Milagro is at 21 29.167N 106 45.965W steering 130M making 6.5kt in mostly smooth water. OAT is 80 and water temp is 85. The sky today has still been mostly cloudy but overcast was higher and thinner with some clear spots so might be more sunny tomorrow. ----- At 12/12/2014 1:00 AM (utc) our position was 21°29.56'N 106°46.52'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 22º 4.308' N | 107º 30.714' W | Milagro | 12/11/14 Thursday: All is well on board. Around 0400 this morning we past the halfway point on our passage from Bahia De Los Muertos to La Cruz. The wind has only been a breeze (4 to 8 kts) and has been on again, off again so we've had a mix of nice sailing punctuated by periods of motor sailing. At 0700 we are slowly sailing at 22 04307N 107 30.714W under overcast skies on a sea that has settled down to become pretty much flat. The ham radio nets run at this time so we're occupied with that then we'll do breakfast. If the wind hasn't improved by that time we'll fire up the engine once more to keep up some speed. Still estimating La Cruz tomorrow morning (Friday, 12 Dec)sometime between 0800 and noon. ----- At 12/11/2014 2:53 PM (utc) our position was 22°04.31'N 107°30.71'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 22º 49.686' N | 108º 24.042' W | Milagro | 12/10/14 Wednesday: All is well on board. It is 1800 and we have been sailing under the big headsail alone since 0900 this morning. The seas have flattened out pretty much and we are enjoying a beautiful sail. We will be happy to keep this up as long as the breeze holds up. Here are the details: Location 22 49.683N 108 24.039W. SOG 5.5kts, Wind NW 7-8kts, sea swells N mostly 1' close spaced. OAT78. Midlevel thin stratus overcast gave us a blazing red sunset that was just awesome. ----- At 12/11/2014 12:58 AM (utc) our position was 22°50.06'N 108°24.55'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 23º 23.616' N | 109º 6.654' W | Milagro | 12/10/14 Wednesday: All is well on board. At this moment we are underway crossing the Sea of Cortez from Bahia De Los Muertos on the Baja side to La Cruz (just N of Puerto Vallarta) on the mainland. Light winds so far so have had to motorsail but have hopes (always) that sunrise will bring enough breeze to shut off the noise maker and do some sailing. Estimate arrival at La Cruz late morning on Friday, Dec 12. Currently making 5.8 knts on a SE heading at 23 23.615N 109 06.652W (0600hrs MST Wednesday). Wind N <8 kts, Long spaced N swell 1' occasionally 2', OAT 75, 3/4 moon behind high thin cloud layer. ----- At 12/10/2014 1:33 PM (utc) our position was 23°24.06'N 109°07.18'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 23º 59.316' N | 109º 49.686' W | Milagro | 12/5/14: All is well on board. Had great overnight at Bahia San Gabriel and got early start this AM. Downwind sailing all day in following seas from the port quarter. This sometimes caused a bit more boat motion than we might wish for but mostly the ride was good and we were able to sail virtually the entire passage. Now anchored in Bahia De Los Muertos at 23 59.317N 109 49.685W. Wind NW 12kts, water flat (yay!). Water temp 79, OAT 80. Expect to stay here until maybe Monday. Wind and sea state will determine when we leave so that could change. In the meantime, this is a nice place to hang out. ----- At 12/6/2014 12:03 AM (utc) our position was 23°59.32'N 109°49.68'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 24º 25.722' N | 110º 21.822' W | Milagro | All is well on board. 12/4/14: After leaving the La Paz Marina under winds gusting to 20 kts we enjoyed a mostly nice voyage to Bahia San Gabriel on Isla Espiritu Santo. The wind was very fickle ranging from 5 to 20 kts and mostly on the nose but teasing for a while with a nice beam reach. OAT 78, water 79 and smooth, wind N 5kts. Moving in the morning south to Bahia De Los Muertos. LATITUDE: 24-25.72N LONGITUDE: 110-21.82W ----- At 12/5/2014 12:48 AM (utc) our position was 24°25.72'N 110°21.82'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 24º 9.3' N | 110º 19.572' W | Milagro | All is pretty great on board Milagro. In another example of making it up as we go along we decided yesterday afternoon to continue to the marina instead of anchoring at Bahia Falsa. All the work to transition Milagro from cruising/anchoring to being tied to a marina had been done so there was no good reason to delay it any longer. Plus, in the marina we would have A/C and that would be appreciated. So, here we are all secure in slip #214 at Marina De La Paz. It feels very much like coming home. Also, we no sooner had the lines tied and we were drug off to a social event for the evening. I guess we ARE home! Our plan is to remain here about 4 weeks before moving over to the mainland just before Thanksgiving. The target at that time will be La Cruz on the north end of Banderas Bay - that's the Puerto Vallarta area if you're not familiar. Hasta Luego, ya'll! | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 26º 49.302' N | 110º 34.092' W | Milagro | All is well on board. 11.4 hours today to Isla San Francisco. Was planning to stop at bit earlier at San Evaristo but had a decent downwind sail going on when we passed so continued. This is a picture postcard location with curving white sand beach and clear, turquoise waters. Nice! Expect to stay here tonight and tomorrow night then move to Caleta Partida on Saturday. 88 degrees inside/outside/and pool. Wind NE <3kts. Seas flats and calm. Water vis >50'. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 25º 31.338' N | 111º 4.428' W | Milagro | We gave Loreto a pass today and continued on to Bahia Agua Verde instead. Our friend Pedro was out of town and there wasn't anything we really, absolutely needed there. Judy had planned on a pedicure but reluctantly decided to wait for La Paz. Started day with alternator failure (yes, the new one) but found problem to be the regulator so we rewired for our backup regulator and the alternator came back to life. Wind reached nearly 6kts for only about 30 minutes so that's how much sailing we got to do. All else was motorsailing on glassy smooth, clear water with a light northerly swell coming from behind us. Wind stayed <3 kts. Now anchored in North lobe of Bahia Agua Verde, joining one other sailboat who was already here. OAT and water temp both 89 with visibilty apx 20'. Wind 3 - 4 kts from N. Moving tomorrow morning South to San Evaristo. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 26º 6.768' N | 111º 17.022' W | Milagro | The overnight passage from San Carlos has been completed. We had to motor for the first few hours until the wind filled in but then enjoyed the rest of the passage under sail. The seas got a little lumpy from about 2100 til about 0300 but otherwise it was "smooth sailing". Now anchored in the NE anchorage of beautiful Isla Coronados at 26 06.776N 111 17.017W. OAT 84, water 87, wind N @ 6 kts, Current thinking is that we will move the 5 or 6 miles to Loreto tomorrow. If so, would spend the day ashore seeing friends, eating and maybe picking up a few food items from Pedro's very well stocked specialty deli there. For today and tomorrow we have cell phone and limited internet. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 27º 56.622' N | 111º 3.762' W | Milagro | We have actually made it out of the marina! YAY! After a stop at the fuel dock to top off the tanks we are anchored in the Bay of San Carlos. Here we will put away all of the things used to tie up to the dock and replace it with those things used for anchoring and sailing. We'll set up the dinghy and otherwise transition Milagro back to a cruising sailboat. We plan to leave San Carlos tomorrow morning between 0600 and 0800 and make passage to Isla Coronados. It's about 115 NM SSW of hear so we should arrive there Tuesday morning. OAT 90F, pool temp 86F, wind SW @ 8-10kts, seas flat, sky clear. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 27º 56.868' N | 111º 3.36' W | Milagro | All is well on board. After learning more re fees and charges we reckoned it to be a wash whether to leave Milagro in a marina slip or on the hard. Preferring she be in the water while we are gone the decision was made to move into the marina. Plus they had a slip for us right now. Milagro now moored in slip B23 at Marina San Carlos, Sonora where she will stay until we return from Trans-Atlantic cruise. Plan is to haul her upon our return, repaint the bottom and get underway. Probable timing to get going again is mid-October. ----- At 8/16/2014 5:06 PM (utc) our position was 27°56.87'N 111°03.36'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 27º 57.618' N | 111º 3.822' W | Milagro | Well, we made it and all is well on board. We made the overnight passage to San Carlos without event. It took 24.8 hours to do it but there was a full moon and a good lightning show to help pass the night. During the night, nearby thunderstorms stirred up the waters for a bit but it wasn't too bad and it only lasted a couple of hours before the seas settled back down. We thought we might get into the middle of one of the storms but at 5 knots we couldn't catch one. Mostly it was calm seas with 7 - 10 knots of wind on the nose so motorsailed all but 2.5 hours when the wind angle allowed for sailing. Milagro will be here now until sometime in October. Plan is to get Judy headed stateside this Sunday while Michael stays with the boat to get some repairs done and supervise hauling it out on Aug 29. Anchored now but may get into Marina San Carlos for a few days if they have space. After nearly a month without phone service our phones work again! Plus, we should have internet as well. ----- At 8/14/2014 11:23 PM (utc) our position was 27°57.62'N 111°03.82'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 28º 26.022' N | 112º 51.798' W | Milagro | All is well on board. Contrary winds made today's passage a motor boat ride. Noisy and more costly than sailing but uneventful. Now set in SE corner of Bahia San Francisquito only a few feet from where we anchored on July 18. Wind S 7-10Kts, water is flat and 82 degrees. OAT 89. Most likely scenario has us leaving here tomorrow evening about 2000 (MDT) for overnight passage to San Carlos - a run of about 20 to 22 hours. But we will review tomorrow morning's weather forecast before deciding for certain. ----- At 8/12/2014 10:45 PM (utc) our position was 28°26.02'N 112°51.80'W | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 28º 54.612' N | 113º 28.56' W | Milagro | All is well on board. Sailed off the anchor this AM to the SE corner of the Bay of Los Angeles where others are gathering for tomorrows Full Moon Party. The plan is to float out of a little estuary into the bay with the tide change followed by potluck on the beach with bocce ball, etc. Full Moon provides convenient excuse for a Rendezvous and party. Monday must leave the BLA and begin moving towards San Carlos as a Doctor appointment for Judy will now drive out schedule. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 28º 57.102' N | 113º 33.258' W | Milagro | All is well on board. Sailed this morning right from the anchor to the BLA Village under glorious conditions. Will go ashore today and tomorrow for internet, laundry and to pick up a few grocery items. Will probably be here until moving again on Saturday back to La Mona where we were on July 24th thru 26th. On Sunday the 10th there will be a Full Moon party at La Mona which should see virtually all of the boats in the Northern Sea show up. By our count there are only 19 boats North of Santa Rosalia and most of them are here or are planning to come here by then. Get a map of the Sea of Cortez then imagine only 19 active cruisers in the whole area North of Puerto Escondido/Loreto area. Pretty amazing. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 29º 2.19' N | 113º 32.742' W | Milagro | All is well on board. Ensenada Alcatraz was beautiful until this AM when N wind grew to 18 kts directly into the anchorage. Stirred up 3' wind waves with promise of it getting worse so we bugged out for better protection. Sailed off the anchor then had glorious downwind run (wing on wing) south to La Gringa anchorage - same place we had many whale sharks last Tuesday. No fish were harmed during today's passage. Much better now with flat seas, water temp 86, OAT 92, wind N @ 8 knots, sky clear. Cheers! | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 29º 9.738' N | 113º 37.152' W | Milagro | All is well on board. Moved a day earlier than planned. Overnight the Refugio anchorage became uncomfortably rolly and yesterday the Jejene's showed up. Their bite blisters and itches for almost a week. Time to leave. 2 fish caught. We released 1 small dorado after landing it the other self released. Whales seen spouting in distance. Now at Ensenada Alcatraz on the Baja 12 miles (+/-) north of BLA Village. Sea flat, wind E 10kts, OAT 91, water 86. No bugs seen yet. Will here stay tonite and Monday night. Plan is to be at BLA village for internet on Aug 5 or 6. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 29º 32.214' N | 113º 32.874' E | Milagro | All is well on board. Traveled 34 miles north to Puerto Refugio on the extreme north end of Isla Angel de la Guarda, Sea of Cortez. Very, very remote, isolated location. Wind SSE 10-15, seas flat, water temp 86, OAT 94. Sky overcast. Managed to sail about half of it though conditions changed often. Ranging from seas SE 3'-4' and 0 wind to no swell and SE wind 15G20 with 3'-4' wind waves and back. Mostly overcast conditions with rain and virga observed in almost all quadrants during the day. No rain on us except a few scattered sprinkles. Caught 3 fish but only landed one and that one we threw back as his type don't taste so good. Saw pod of pilot whales, many, many bottlenose dolphins, jumping rays, etc. Plan to remain here several days. Maybe move back south on Monday. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 29º 4.212' N | 113º 31.02' W | Milagro | All is well on board. Moved 4.3 nm north this morning to anchorage at Isla Mitlan, a small island on the west coast of larger Isla Smith (AKA Isla Coronado). Plan to continue north in the morning towards Pto. Refugio which is on the north tip of Isla Angel De La Guarda. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 29º 2.31' N | 113º 32.49' W | Milagro | All is well on board. This morning we moved almost 3 miles to the anchorage called La Gringa - just a few miles north of BLA Village. Several of our friends are here. Current thinking is to stay here today and tomorrow then move north on Wednesday. wind SE <5kts, OAT 93, water temp 86. Sunshades are definitely up! | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 29º 0.0' N | 113º 30.84' W | Milagro | All is well on board. After frustrating experience at BLA Village internet store we moved about 4 miles NNE to anchor at Isla La Ventana. A one boat anchorage on the west side of the island. Now considering starting North in the next couple of days for El Refugio on the North end of Isla De La Guardia. Will advise. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 28º 57.168' N | 113º 33.18' W | Milagro | All is well on board. This morning we moved to anchor at the BLA village. Garbage service, some fresh produce and (best of all) a restaurant with air conditioning and WiFi. Or, at least, so we're told. We'll know for ourselves soon enough. If sea and weather conditions permit we will stay here tonight but will probably move tomorrow. Maybe to Isla La Ventana. | over 9 years ago | Show |
| 28º 53.592' N | 113º 29.34' W | Milagro | All is well on board Milagro. All is also hot on board Milagro. The air temp is 98 and the water temp is 88. The humidity is low enough at 43% but it is still HOT! This afternoon we moved out of Puerto Don Juan in favor of La Ramona at the south end of the Bahia de Los Angeles. We'd been in DJ long enough, needed to run the engine to make water and, besides, others have reported 3 or more whale sharks at La Ramona every day. Hope to swim with the Ballenas Tiburon manana then we will probably move on to the village of BLA. No phone service in these parts but they do have an internet cafe there. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 28º 56.532' N | 113º 26.982' W | Milagro | All is well on board Milagro. Today we moved about 15 miles up the road to Puerto Don Juan in the Bay of Los Angeles. Light SE winds from 2 to 5 knots but we sailed the entire way anyway - slowly, of course. But the water was flat and it was nice. 95 degrees hot but the pool is 84 and boy does it feel good! Most likely we will be here several days. Hasta | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 28º 50.268' N | 113º 14.952' W | Milagro | All is well. After motor passage (wind <5kts & on the nose)we are anchored in tiny Animas Slot. No one else around for many miles. 5 different Dolphin shows today plus caught 2 dorado today, 1 37" & 1 48". After having caught 1 yesterday, yes, Judy is excited. May stay here for a couple of days before moving, probably go to Puerto Don Juan from here. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 28º 26.052' N | 112º 51.792' W | Milagro | All is well on board. Pre-dawn departure (0345) dodging many fishing boats (squid are running). Wind N from 0 to 15G20 seas from flat to short, steep 2' swells + wind waves to wind S 3 - 4 and seas glassy flat. Every kind of sail and/or motor combination well exercised. Passage was 75 NM, 13.8 hours. Caught small dorado nearing anchorage so fresh fish for dinner tonight. Anchored in SE corner of Bahia San Francisquito. Only comm now is VHF or HF radio. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 27º 20.22' N | 112º 15.792' W | Milagro | All is well and we are in Marina Fonatur at Santa Rosalia, BCS. Should be here until Thursday or Friday of next week (July 10 or 11) and will have internet and cell phone service while we are here. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 26º 43.722' N | 111º 54.288' W | Milagro | All is well on board. After a rolly night at San Nicholas today we proceeded to Conception Bay, site of an annual sailor's rendezvous and big 4th of July party. We wouldn't want to miss a big party, now would we? We are now at El Burro Cove inside Conception Bay. It is our current intention to continue North to Santa Rosalia very early on the morning of July 5th. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 26º 32.04' N | 111º 28.482' W | Milagro | All is well onboard however we decided to move part way up the Baja a day early. This takes 2 hours off of a long day tomorrow. We are now at the South end of Bahia San Nicholas just North of Punto Pulpito. We will move again tomorrow morning to Santo Domingo, just inside the mouth of Bahia Concepcion. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 26º 22.872' N | 111º 25.878' W | Milagro | That all is still well on board. Now anchored at Bahia La Ramada just a few miles North of our former anchorage but with less ocean swell. We will hang out here for a few days, probably moving again on July 2nd or 3rd. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 26º 20.91' N | 111º 24.42' W | Milagro | That all is well on board Milagro. We are anchored in the South lobe of Caleta San Juanico about 25 nm North of Loreto. We are off the grid here so no comm other than HF radio. Probably will move again Sunday morning (tomorrow). Wind SE 10G20. OAT 89, water 85. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 26º 6.318' N | 111º 17.46' W | Milagro | All is well onboard Milagro. As advertised, we moved this afternoon from the Loreto waterfront to Isla Coronados, about 6 miles NNE. While we can never be certain about these things, it is our intent to stay put here for at least 4 days. Pool temp is 86 so there should be some swimming going on. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 26º 0.72' N | 111º 20.202' W | Milagro | All is well onboard Milagro. We are anchored in front of the town of Loreto. We will provision and do laundry then move on to Isla Coronados on Sunday afternoon (6/21) or Monday morning. In the meantime we have both Wifi and cell service. Woo Hoo! | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 25º 52.188' N | 111º 13.038' W | Milagro | All is well onboard. We moved this morning (Saturday) about 10 miles north to an anchorage on the West side of Isla Carmen across (ESE) from the city of Loreto. Our expectation is that we will stay here until Tuesday, June 17th. Michael and Judy | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 25º 43.44' N | 111º 14.16' W | Milagro | All is well. We are anchored in front of the Villa Del Palmar resort at Bahia Candeleros. We have wifi while we are here but no cell phone signal has been found. Should be here until Friday when we will likely continue north, maybe to Loreto. Michael and Judy | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 25º 42.558' N | 111º 2.874' W | Milagro | Tuesday, June 10, 2014 All is well. Anchored at Yellowstone Beach on the north end of Isla Monserrate. Move again tomorrow to Candeleros. This is where the Villa Del Palmar resort is and Judy plans to take full advantage. Also, we will be able to access internet. There is marginal phone service so don't know if that will work or not. If Judy has her way we will be there 3 nights/2 full days but, we'll see. Michael & Judy | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 25º 30.942' N | 111º 3.756' W | Milagro | Monday, June 9, 2014 1800 MDT All is well. Traveled today (Monday) from San Evaristo to Bahia Agua Verde. Aimed to stay at Los Gatos or Pto. San Telmo but SE swell made both unacceptable so had to keep on truckin'. Moving Tuesday AM to Yellowstone Beach on the north end of Isla Monserrate. Michael & Judy | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 24º 31.986' N | 110º 22.866' W | Milagro | At 6/6/2014 1:20 PM (utc) our position was Anchored at Caleta Partida and all is well. Winds SSW 20G25. Air temp 76, water temp 81. May move to Isla San Francisco later today. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 24º 54.0' N | 110º 42.0' W | Milagro | All is well. Traveled Sunday from Isla SF to San Evaristo. Met there with two other boats of friends & had nice evening. Leaving this morning for points north, probably Los Gatos or Punta San Telmo. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 24º 49.002' N | 110º 33.0' W | Milagro | All is well. At 000 we are anchored on the east side of Isla San Francisco and planning to move to the anchorage at San Evaristo later this morning. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 24º 31.986' N | 110º 22.866' W | Milagro | Anchored at Caleta Partida and all is well. Winds SSW 20G25. Air temp 76, water temp 81. May move to Isla San Francisco later today. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 24º 19.146' N | 110º 19.872' W | Milagro | Thursday, 6/5/15, Anchored at Bahia Balena near La paz. On Friday night/Saturday morning (6/6/15 or 6/7/15) moving Saturday to Caleta Partida. All is well. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
| 24º 9.3' N | 110º 19.566' W | Milagro | 27 May 2014, Marina De La Paz, slip #214. Working to get underway soon. | almost 10 years ago | Show |
