We arrived in Catalina. Smoking but in one piece!!! Smoking because one of the batteries is cooked. I’ll have to replace that when I get back. Other than that it was a calm,relaxing and uneventful motor sail. Had lunch in Avalon after we moored and … Continue readingCatalina!!!!!!
Now leaving Newport Harbor headed towards Catalina! More updates to come! Your browser does not support the video tag
Wednesday I went out for a sail. It was a bit windy and the water was choppy but it had been over a week since the last sail so I was determined to get to open water. I noticed the boat was not really moving … Continue readingRepairs done! All Systems Go!
Looks like the Catalina trip is back on for this weekend! I have been under the weather for the past week so if I feel up to it then it looks like a go. The weather will be sunny and windy and forecast for excellent … Continue readingCatalina Take 2
Wind was blowing at 25-35 mph. Swells were 15-20 ft. high. It had just rained HARD and was about 50 degrees. It was the BEST sail I have ever had!!!! Let me say that Cuajota is a BLAST in weather. We sailed with just the … Continue readingOH YEAH!!!!! Sail of the year!
Today we go for a day sail. No we won’t get to Catalina but we will get out in the wet stuff and have a little fun! I feel like a kid going out in the rain to jump in puddles! If I don’t get … Continue readingAll Systems Go!!!
It’s 10am and I thought that I would be half way to Catalina right now. Instead I am looking at big winds and rain. KJ and I postponed the trip for a few weeks. In addition to the big winds and rains there are gale … Continue readingRain Delay
I feel like i am on the launchpad waiting for the ok to launch. It’s 1 day before the trip and the weather forecast is getting worse now. Thunderstorms, snow at low levels, rain, and high wind. Doesn’t seem like I wanna be out in … Continue readingHouston….we have a problem…..
Big wind expected! I’ve been watching the weather forecasts and all are saying that I should expect big wind this weekend. Anywhere from 10 to 12 miles an hour from one forecast and 20 to 30 miles an hour from another. Well the only thing … Continue readingCountdown continues!
Today I set foot on the island of Santa Catalina! Well I didn’t sail there, but the wife and I went over with our friends TJ, KJ, and their 2 kids. KJ and I are going next week as long as the weather isn’t absolutely … Continue readingCatalina Trip!!! OK…Sorta….