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by Herm. Beeck
Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Shoving off for the Sea of Cortez
Replies: 49
Views: 14952

Where are you now?

Mike
Are you still in La Paz?
by Herm. Beeck
Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Who here is actually carrying a Epirb?
Replies: 16
Views: 4776

EPIRB

I have a manual actuated GPS-406 EPIRB on board, cruising the SEA of CORTEZ. The most I can hope for if I get into trouble is that the US Coastguard will notify my family and the Mexican Navy. There is no search and rescue operation in Mexican waters or anyone monitoring this signal in Mexico. I do ...
by Herm. Beeck
Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:25 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Sea of Cortez - boat insurance?
Replies: 11
Views: 2762

Sea of Cortez

I am in San Carlos right now. Just noticed that PALADINE (26M/colorado) just launched his Mac for the Sea of Cortez 14 day cruise (San Carlos to San Marcus island). I got my insurance from: insurance4mexico.net. You do need to obtain an import boat permit at mile post 18. You need boat insurance to ...
by Herm. Beeck
Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: June Sea of Cortez cruise pics
Replies: 12
Views: 4936

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 t...
by Herm. Beeck
Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:07 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: June Sea of Cortez cruise pics
Replies: 12
Views: 4936

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,...
by Herm. Beeck
Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:50 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: June Sea of Cortez cruise pics
Replies: 12
Views: 4936

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...
by Herm. Beeck
Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: June Sea of Cortez cruise pics
Replies: 12
Views: 4936

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.
by Herm. Beeck
Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:19 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: June Sea of Cortez cruise pics
Replies: 12
Views: 4936

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 w...
by Herm. Beeck
Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:56 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: June Sea of Cortez cruise pics
Replies: 12
Views: 4936

June Sea of Cortez cruise pics

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...
by Herm. Beeck
Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:58 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Big Bear Lake
Replies: 21
Views: 7026

Big bear lake

Frank
My grandson Brandon is up there this weekend for the Hobie Regatta.
Check them out.
He called to tell me that he is taking some pics of a couple Mac 26 sailboats up there.
Have fun
by Herm. Beeck
Thu May 11, 2006 11:07 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: What does a Mac Sailor do in a SQUALL ??
Replies: 24
Views: 6724

SAIL CADDY

How do you deploy the sail caddy? Do you have to open it up and can a strong wind blow the sails out of the caddy?
Can anyone compare the sail caddy to the lazy jacks?
by Herm. Beeck
Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:31 am
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Sea of Cortez cruise
Replies: 0
Views: 2257

Sea of Cortez cruise

Yes, there will be a Sea of Cortez cruise this may. About 18 boats in the flotilla, sofar.

Check under cruising update:

http://www.tucsonsailingclub.com
by Herm. Beeck
Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:25 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Sailing Baja btwn Puerto Escondido and LaPaz
Replies: 19
Views: 8566

Sea Of Cortez cruise

Scott
Please keep us updated on your adventure.
Fair winds
Herm.