{"id":670,"date":"2016-10-10T19:46:48","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T19:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/svslowflight.com\/?p=670"},"modified":"2018-08-21T09:19:41","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T09:19:41","slug":"puerto-escondito-to-bahia-los-angeles-to-isal-partida-and-trevors-44th-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svslowflight.com\/index.php\/2016\/10\/10\/puerto-escondito-to-bahia-los-angeles-to-isal-partida-and-trevors-44th-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"Puerto Escondito to Bahia Los Angeles to Isla Partida….and Trevor’s 44th Birthday!"},"content":{"rendered":"

WARNING…..this post will contain lots of photos and could be quite long due to our lack of internet and other technology issues we have encountered since Puerto Escondito!<\/p>\n

Puerto Escondito to Bahia of Los Angles<\/strong><\/p>\n

We decided to haul butt to Bahia Los Angeles (BLA) to try to meet up with SV Kenta Anae who are an incredible sailing family of four and because we purchased some bottom paint for them when we traveled to Seattle last month. There were anchorages that we missed on the way up but decided that we would hit them on the way back south to La Paz before we planned to cross the Sea of Cortez to Mazatlan<\/p>\n

Well, we left Puerto Escondito on October 2nd. No wind to be have and to make a point of it…we had mosquitoes all about the boat…even when we were motoring.<\/p>\n

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Leaving Puerto Escondito at 7 am<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We were headed for Punta Pulpito, an off the beaten path anchorage but had obsidian veins in the rockery and sea caves to dinghy about to. We didn’t have time to snorkel but the rock reefs around the sea caves looked amazing for sea life and the water was super clear.<\/p>\n

From Punta Pulpito we originally headed to San Fransquito on an overnight sail (about 140 miles) but the weather and waves had a different idea for us. \u00a0We knew we would have some tidal action this far north in the Sea of Cortez (further south it was less of an issue) but the wind was CRAZY and would shift from WNW to SW and the waves were coming consistently from the North (5 ft. or more)….add in the tidal currents going against us….this all equates to something like a WASHING MACHINE! \u00a0Our auto pilot just doesn’t like to fight all of these variables and we ended up hand steering a lot…which isn’t horrible and we can do it (for hours) but not all night and we knew the wind picks up at night. \u00a0So we ditched out at Isla San Marcos which is just south of the last main town, Santa Rosalina. \u00a0During the day, Trevor caught a TURTLE on the fishing rod. \u00a0He had to reel it in, tried to get the hook out of its “finpit” but because our boat is so tall (Trevor is hanging off the boat and I am holding on to his ankles so he won’t fall in) he could only cut the line and had to leave the hook in the poor guy! I know there are worse things…and he is still alive. \u00a0We just hope the hook will rust out.<\/p>\n

We left Isla San Marcos at 11am and prepared for the overnight sail to Puerto Don Juan. All in all, it was a great trip…however at 3am the winds and current started to change and created the washing machine effect all up until we anchored in Puert Don Juan. BUT….Trevor hooked some sort of Sail Fish! \u00a0No photo…I only wish.<\/p>\n

We anchored in the natural hurricane hole, Puerto Don Juan, and immediately took a nap! When we sailed down the pacific side of the Baja, we did mainly night sails but it has been a while since then and we felt a little out of practice. \u00a0We laid low and decided to go into the BLA the next morning and try to hail SV Kenta Anae then.<\/p>\n

Bahia Los Angeles (aka BLA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The view from the anchorage in the Bahia Los Angeles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When we got to BLA we immediately saw SV Kenta Anae and anchored right next door. \u00a0We were glad to see them, really anyone at this point being it just Trevor and I on the boat for a while. \u00a0They gave us the down low on the town: When and where to get groceries, fishing gear internet, and the museum and their hours of operations. \u00a0We quickly made plans to visit the museum and dinner aboard Kenta Anae…Merle, Alison, Shandro, and Matero.<\/p>\n

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Alison and Merle, photo taken by Kenta Anae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dinner was full of surprises! \u00a0First, we had Matero provide dinghy “valet services” and then he served us appetizers. \u00a0Dinner was AMAZING and Alison even brought out home made ICE CREAM for dessert!<\/p>\n

The next day we woke up to singing fishermen at around 6am. \u00a0About 8 pangas were catching bait fish near our boats for the days fishing trips. \u00a0Most just talked but there was one boat that would sing in unison…it was great (or not if you wanted to sleep).<\/p>\n

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In the Bay of Los Angeles we heard singing and headed out side….we saw about 8-9 fishing boats surrounding us catching bait fish then headed out for the “big dogs”….but the singing was hilarious and totally unexpected…not that we could understand a word….<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday we all took a trip to the museum, a must see for anyone who travels to BLA (hours Friday-Sunday 10-2)!<\/p>\n

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Whale skeleton at the museum at the Bahia Los Angeles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There was a restaurant named Guillermo (spelling may be in correct) right at the beach where we would park our dinghies. \u00a0Guillermo’s had good wifi so we would often sit and have chips and salsa and a few beers. \u00a0One day Merle decided the wind was good enough to kite surf so he grabbed his gear and WOW…it was amazing to watch…..even all the locals were in awe!!!!<\/p>\n

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Merle kite surfing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Isla Partida and Trevor’s 44th Birthday with Kenta Anae<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The bay at Isla Partida with SV Kenta Anae and Slow Flight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We all planned a short trip to Isla Partida, about 22 miles away from BLA with with Kenta Anae. \u00a0They knew the area well and knew where to snorkel and spear fish…. to sum it all up we had a BLAST!!!! We snorkeled twice a day, almost every day, spear fished and thanks to Merle, we all ate really well! Trevor speared something….but Merle must of had 4 groupers (good eating by the way) on his line just after a few hours. \u00a0We saw lobsters and scallops, lots of fish, even a crazy big morel eel actually swimming around (usually you see just their heads sticking out of a rock). \u00a0Merle, Shandro and Matero were increible free divers and to say the least, we learned a few things from these guys! \u00a0We even had a bonfire ashore.<\/p>\n

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Merle spear fishing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lobsters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bonfire-enjoying the sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bon Fire with Shandro and Matero and the monsters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kenta Anae’s crew: Alison, Matero, Shandro, Merle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gathering fire wood, we found this dried up guy….a sea lion!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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we also found this guy…..seagull?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trevor’s 44th Birthday<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the morning of October 10th….it was sunny with a light breeze. \u00a0Nothing fancy was going on just the usual cup of coffee. \u00a0We headed out side and low and behold found this!<\/p>\n

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On Trevor’s birthday, we woke up to this birthday sign and balloons….culprit…Kenta Anae at 6 am!!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Birthday dinner was potluck style aboard Kenta Anae.<\/p>\n

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Birthday dinner on SV Kenta Anae: Ceviche style fresh fish (grouper caught by Merle), 3 types of hummus (wasabi, roasted red pepper, and regular), and curry rice dish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trevor was presented with GIFTS!!!<\/p>\n

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Trevor’s birthday “ribbon” from Kenta Anae.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Balloon, canadian flag, and a hand drawn card from Shandro and Matero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And of course Trevor’s favorite dessert…rice krispie treats…rather actually corn pops treats as I couldn’t find popped rice cereal anywhere in Mexico.<\/p>\n

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Make a wish!!!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alison has a tradition which is to read the “Birthday Monster” story with a photo….it was read to them at 6am by another cruiser and decided to share the tradition with us.<\/p>\n

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We can’t get enough of Kenta Anae and can’t express in words how much fun we had with Kenta Anae and how wonderful the entire family is! \u00a0We so look forward to spending more time with them soon!<\/p>\n

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