Mike Kalil

We motored the first 2 hours and then the wind filled in as expected. However we had a forecast of 8 to 12 knots and the day turned out to be more like 18 to 20 knots. This makes a big difference when beating upwind. Classic Sea of Cortez short period square waves. Slow progress but we got anchored before dark. We made last line and never had to tack. On the bright side the heel angle created a perfect angles for the solar panels to get optimal sunshine

We had a nice stay for a couple days at Frailes. The voyage to Muertos was good. Mostly motored as expected but we were able to do some motor sailing and actually shut off the engine and sail for about 90 minutes. We caught a real nice Mahi, our largest fish yet.

Motored in extremely variable wind. Typical Sea of Cortez sea state, even though we are just entering the sea. Short period waves right on the nose. Caught our first Yellowfin tuna!

Good passage, we motored the first 5 and 1/2 hours and then sailed the rest of the time. All afternoon Friday with the asymmetrical spinnaker until sundown and then main and genoa. Good conditions with the comfortable sea state.

Motored the first couple of hours with the main up then slow wing on wing sailing. Angle came to beam as we entered the bay and then close hauled sailing in 10-14 knots. Great upwind in flat water with several tacks. Sailed onto anchor. Great to be sailing along side our friends on S/V Mandolin. Caught 6 small bonitos on let them all go. S/V Oasis brought over fresh bonito sishimi after we anchored.

Mostly motored in calm conditions. Two rounds of downwind sailing, but wind shut off each time. Good overnight trip to Mexico.

Taking care of business before heading to Mexico with a 2:00 AM departure.