BC to Baja and Beyond - '09

highseas · 03-10-2008, 07:13

Interested to hear from others who plan to head south in Aug./Sept. 09',from Vancouver area.Want to exchange ideas for smooth cruising,get to know people on same route.Have done trip previously myself,but that was many years ago.Will probably have help to get to Calif., but after that Im solo.I have no trouble with singlehanding boat.

Cyndimarcus · 17-11-2008, 14:47

We are heading south from San Francisco area to Baja Dec '09 You may be past us when we leave, but we may see you down there!

Amgine · 18-11-2008, 07:49

I wish I could say I was planning that... though I think I'd be heading to Hawai'i rather than Baja.

Cyndimarcus · 18-11-2008, 08:54

We've been working towards this trip for a while. Have a survey on a possible boat tomorrow, if all goes well, bring her home over thankgiving weekend.
We will will be going for about 4 months, then heading home for a bit. Don't know exacty how things will go, but excited about the possibilities!

waterdog · 18-11-2008, 10:50

We're still planning to head south. I have the little chat with the boss tomorrow to see if there is any problem if I work "remotely" for a year. That's the last major obstacle before we pull the trigger. Wish me well.

Amgine · 18-11-2008, 12:00

w00t! sounds like my kind of dream.

Best of luck with the boss.

highseas · 18-11-2008, 19:04

Will be in Hawaii also,on the return journey.Baja is much better cruising than Hawaii,many more places to anchor and soak up the sun.

sailsamal · 18-11-2008, 19:54

ARe you familiar with Bluewater Cruising Association? Here is the website: Bluewater Cruising Association, Vancouver, BC, Canada. They are based in Vancouver, have gatherings and events to share info with each other. I believe they also have a publication - can't remember if it is monthly, or quarterly. Good luck.

GordMay · 19-11-2008, 04:25

Bluewater Cruising Association's monthly publication “Currents”:
Goto:
Currents

lookoutnw · 31-12-2008, 19:21

I plan to head out after the Lats & Atts 09 party in Bremerton. I have been posting on FINDACREW dot COM for crew. As is, I will meet up with the Baja Ha HA for the 09-10 run. I am not a partier, but like to travel in Flotilla for company, security and knowlege.

highseas · 01-01-2009, 08:08

Hawaii is definitely the route home from Mex.,I wouldnt even consider trying to sail up coast.I will be in Coronado waiting to move south at end of Oct.Having already done this loop many years ago,am aware of the pitfalls of both.I am not counting on relying on crew,although would enjoy suitable company.I plan to go as far south as Manzanilla.I want to go to Marqueses,but due to economy not sure at this time if I will do that leg of trip.I feel the same about the partying and security factor,the reason I started this thread.

Cyndimarcus · 01-01-2009, 08:34

We are one step closer to leaving THIS fall! THIS year; (sounds so good to say that) We are the proud new owners of a 32 Fuji Ketch!!

Regarding the Haha, we sailed just ahead of the '07 Bajahaha and it looked like there was something for everyone, such a good sized group you can always find a group you are comfortable in.
Blue Skies!! Cyndi

Charlie · 01-01-2009, 11:31

Cyndi:

Congrats on your new purchase. Good luck getting her refit and ready to go. I hope to do the Baja Ha Ha in '09. In fact I wanted to do it in '08 but things got too crazy and I couldn't get everything I wanted done on the boat. Boat is currently in SD but am going to bring her up North (closer to home ) to work thru all the items that I want to get fixed.

Amgine · 02-01-2009, 08:34

Nice boat, Cyndi! we looked at a couple Fujis, but decided against living aboard at the time. ::sigh:: Still like those boats.. Good luck on the Baja Haha!

lookoutnw · 21-03-2009, 14:26

So do we have a Cast off of Aug 1st give or take weather from Neah Bay WA area or what?
Newport Or Neah Bay +3 days

SF Ca cast off around 1 Sep or?

Channel Islands area laying back waiting for the Ha-Ha 1 Oct?

03-10-2008, 07:13	#1
highseas Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Whistler B.C.,Canada,sailing the Pacific. Boat: 1979 Hughes 38 Mk II sloop/cutter designed by S&S Posts: 349 Images: 18	BC to Baja and Beyond - '09 Interested to hear from others who plan to head south in Aug./Sept. 09',from Vancouver area.Want to exchange ideas for smooth cruising,get to know people on same route.Have done trip previously myself,but that was many years ago.Will probably have help to get to Calif., but after that Im solo.I have no trouble with singlehanding boat.

18-11-2008, 07:49	#3
Amgine Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 1,258 Images: 1	Would love to! I wish I could say I was planning that... though I think I'd be heading to Hawai'i rather than Baja. __________________ Amgine Blog On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog anchored in a coral atoll.

18-11-2008, 12:00	#6
Amgine Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 1,258 Images: 1	Telecommuting from Baja? w00t! sounds like my kind of dream. Best of luck with the boss. __________________ Amgine Blog On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog anchored in a coral atoll.

18-11-2008, 19:54	#8
sailsamal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Samal, Davao Gulf Boat: Samson C-Breeze, 50ft - Wiskun Posts: 29	ARe you familiar with Bluewater Cruising Association? Here is the website: Bluewater Cruising Association, Vancouver, BC, Canada. They are based in Vancouver, have gatherings and events to share info with each other. I believe they also have a publication - can't remember if it is monthly, or quarterly. Good luck. __________________ Ellen www.sailsamal.com

19-11-2008, 04:25	#9
GordMay CF Adviser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 13,552 Images: 233	Bluewater Cruising Association's monthly publication “Currents”: Goto: Currents __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - s/v"Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?" Custom Search CF ➥ http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=01...%3A2lb6ozabif0

17-11-2008, 14:47	#2
Cyndimarcus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Isleton, CA Boat: Fuji Ketch 32ft Quiet Moon Posts: 43	We are heading south from San Francisco area to Baja Dec '09 You may be past us when we leave, but we may see you down there!

18-11-2008, 08:54	#4
Cyndimarcus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Isleton, CA Boat: Fuji Ketch 32ft Quiet Moon Posts: 43	We've been working towards this trip for a while. Have a survey on a possible boat tomorrow, if all goes well, bring her home over thankgiving weekend. We will will be going for about 4 months, then heading home for a bit. Don't know exacty how things will go, but excited about the possibilities!

18-11-2008, 10:50	#5
waterdog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 54	We're still planning to head south. I have the little chat with the boss tomorrow to see if there is any problem if I work "remotely" for a year. That's the last major obstacle before we pull the trigger. Wish me well.

18-11-2008, 19:04	#7
highseas Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Whistler B.C.,Canada,sailing the Pacific. Boat: 1979 Hughes 38 Mk II sloop/cutter designed by S&S Posts: 349 Images: 18	Will be in Hawaii also,on the return journey.Baja is much better cruising than Hawaii,many more places to anchor and soak up the sun.

31-12-2008, 19:21	#10
lookoutnw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Currently Tacoma & Olympia, WA Boat: Columbia 45 SV Dawn Treader Posts: 68	I plan to head out after the Lats & Atts 09 party in Bremerton. I have been posting on FINDACREW dot COM for crew. As is, I will meet up with the Baja Ha HA for the 09-10 run. I am not a partier, but like to travel in Flotilla for company, security and knowlege.

01-01-2009, 08:08	#11
highseas Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Whistler B.C.,Canada,sailing the Pacific. Boat: 1979 Hughes 38 Mk II sloop/cutter designed by S&S Posts: 349 Images: 18	Hawaii is definitely the route home from Mex.,I wouldnt even consider trying to sail up coast.I will be in Coronado waiting to move south at end of Oct.Having already done this loop many years ago,am aware of the pitfalls of both.I am not counting on relying on crew,although would enjoy suitable company.I plan to go as far south as Manzanilla.I want to go to Marqueses,but due to economy not sure at this time if I will do that leg of trip.I feel the same about the partying and security factor,the reason I started this thread.

01-01-2009, 08:34	#12
Cyndimarcus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Isleton, CA Boat: Fuji Ketch 32ft Quiet Moon Posts: 43	We are one step closer to leaving THIS fall! THIS year; (sounds so good to say that) We are the proud new owners of a 32 Fuji Ketch!! Regarding the Haha, we sailed just ahead of the '07 Bajahaha and it looked like there was something for everyone, such a good sized group you can always find a group you are comfortable in. Blue Skies!! Cyndi

01-01-2009, 11:31	#13
Charlie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nevada City. CA Boat: Sceptre 41 Ohana Posts: 2,104 Images: 6	Cyndi: Congrats on your new purchase. Good luck getting her refit and ready to go. I hope to do the Baja Ha Ha in '09. In fact I wanted to do it in '08 but things got too crazy and I couldn't get everything I wanted done on the boat. Boat is currently in SD but am going to bring her up North (closer to home ) to work thru all the items that I want to get fixed. __________________ Fair Winds, Charlie Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad

02-01-2009, 08:34	#14
Amgine Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 1,258 Images: 1	Congrats! Nice boat, Cyndi! we looked at a couple Fujis, but decided against living aboard at the time. ::sigh:: Still like those boats.. Good luck on the Baja Haha! __________________ Amgine Blog On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog anchored in a coral atoll.

21-03-2009, 14:26	#15
lookoutnw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Currently Tacoma & Olympia, WA Boat: Columbia 45 SV Dawn Treader Posts: 68	So do we have a Cast off of Aug 1st give or take weather from Neah Bay WA area or what? Newport Or Neah Bay +3 days SF Ca cast off around 1 Sep or? Channel Islands area laying back waiting for the Ha-Ha 1 Oct?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Baja Ha-Ha XVI	jwidahonurse	Cruising News & Events	50	03-09-2009 12:09
2008 Baja Ha-Ha	Jack Long	Pacific Ocean & the South China Sea	18	09-09-2008 14:05
weather patterns baja/hawaii?	eldiente	Pacific Ocean & the South China Sea	8	10-01-2008 16:50
Baja Cruiser's Book	Da BigBamboo	The Library	1	29-10-2006 01:57
BAJA HA HA?	windthief	Cruising News & Events	1	27-09-2006 18:21