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50º 27.636' N127º 48.456' WHalcyonMahatta Creek - a great stop and an amazing creek. More rainy weatherover 8 years  agoShow

50º 8.346' N127º 41.628' WHalcyonRode out a storm in Columbia Cove - torrential rain all day! The next morning dawned bright and sunny and we hiked across the point to the best beach in the world. over 8 years  agoShow

50º 50.436' N127º 34.29' WHalcyonOvernight in God's pocket before rounding the top of the island tomorrowover 8 years  agoShow

50º 6.366' N127º 31.05' WHalcyonQuick overnight at the Bunsby's over 8 years  agoShow

50º 40.908' N127º 20.928' WHalcyonSea otter cove - where we found lots of sea otters, and Ardea! over 8 years  agoShow

50º 35.502' N127º 5.34' WHalcyonPort McNeill for internet, provisions, diesel and a not-home cooked mealover 8 years  agoShow

50º 36.024' N126º 40.284' WHalcyonVisiting our good friend JD at Orca Dreams after an exhausting day in the Straight. over 8 years  agoShow

49º 22.782' N126º 16.026' WHalcyonA long but wonderful day of sailing - flying the spinnaker in 20+ knots of breeze - screaming down the coast! A soak in the hot springs was a perfect end to the day. over 8 years  agoShow

49º 9.12' N125º 53.568' WHalcyonWhat a wonderful town! Our stay was much too short but the weather looks good to make some headway southover 8 years  agoShow

50º 24.81' N125º 30.162' WHalcyonBlind Channel Resort - a welcome night with a few amenities, as we were very nearly out of water and propane! John is excited about dinner at the restaurant so there will be no dishes to do. over 8 years  agoShow

48º 52.302' N125º 18.27' WHalcyonOne quick night in the broken group before we head back to the statesover 8 years  agoShow

50º 16.416' N125º 13.62' WHalcyonTucked away in Octopus Islands, one of my very favorite spots on the coast. A much needed lay day in the rain for boat work and rest. over 8 years  agoShow

48º 21.12' N125º 6.48' WHalcyonWelcomed back to Washington with a huge pod of humpbacks! Currently ghosting along in 7 kts of breeze about 12 mi off the coastover 8 years  agoShow

50º 3.912' N124º 56.076' WHalcyonAnother day of motoring, now we are at the edge of Desplation Sound! over 8 years  agoShow

50º 12.078' N124º 50.586' WHalcyonA short break at Teakerne Arm, couldn't stay long because of the forest fire that broke out nearby! over 8 years  agoShow

50º 3.186' N124º 44.688' WHalcyonMet up with Al and Lu on Mary H in Grace harbor. Walks to the lake, happy hours and tasty seafood is even better with friends over 8 years  agoShow

41º 49.2' N124º 27.042' WHalcyonThe forecast of 20-25 became 35-40 instead. We are headed into crescent city to recoup and wait out the wind. Looking forward to a shower and a hot mea! over 8 years  agoShow

49º 30.462' N124º 13.044' WHalcyonA long hard bash through 20 kts made us glad to tuck into this protected bay and cut the engine. over 8 years  agoShow

46º 12.174' N124º 11.802' WHalcyonSunny skies and light wind to start our passage. San Francisco here we come! over 8 years  agoShow

46º 54.588' N124º 6.72' WHalcyonAn uneventful 20-hour motor from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara. No tuna, but glowing dolphins! over 8 years  agoShow

46º 54.588' N124º 6.72' WHalcyonWe had a beautiful overnight sail from San Francisco to Monterey under a bright moon. Good friends Cat and Brian are with us for this stretch, it is always nice to have company on those passages! After a night in Monterey, we ducked around the corner to Stillwater Cove, a calm anchorage at the base of the famous Pebble Beach golf course. over 8 years  agoShow

46º 54.588' N124º 6.72' WHalcyonWhat a difference a day makes! The same seas that peaked at 10 foot waves and 35 knot winds, ushering us into Crescent City, are now placidly calm as we enter the 25th hour of motoring down the coast of California. We are currently seeking a happy medium... over 8 years  agoShow

46º 54.588' N124º 6.72' WHalcyonWe are averaging 7-8 knots with a reefed main and a reefed jib. The seas are big but predictable, wind is 20-25 knots. Crew is tired but great. Making progress! over 8 years  agoShow

46º 54.588' N124º 6.72' WHalcyonWe spent most of the day with the spinnaker up hauling along at 7-8 knots. The sunset looked like the whole horizon was on fire. over 8 years  agoShow

46º 54.588' N124º 6.72' WHalcyonHanging out in westport - we had a great weekend with friends! over 8 years  agoShow

46º 18.312' N124º 2.286' WHalcyonEasy motor across the Columbia bar and to Ilwaco to visit with Oregon friends over 8 years  agoShow

49º 10.038' N123º 56.208' WHalcyonIn Nanaimo for the night to wash the salt from the boat and ourselves, provision, and try to fix our newly malfunctioning windlass!over 8 years  agoShow

38º 42.552' N123º 37.632' WHalcyonJust put a sail up and turned off the engine for the first time in 34 hours! I can't tell you how good the quiet feels. Less than 60 miles to San Francisco! over 8 years  agoShow

48º 56.616' N123º 33.354' WHalcyonLong walks and beautiful paddles on Wallace island over 8 years  agoShow

48º 27.462' N123º 17.574' WHalcyonAnchored in Cadboro bay near Victoria over 8 years  agoShow

48º 18.552' N122º 57.852' WHalcyonSailing across the straight of Juan de Fuca under sunny skies with 7-9 kts of breeze. Slow, but beautiful. over 8 years  agoShow

48º 45.216' N122º 54.798' WHalcyon2 wondeful nights in echo bay on sucia island over 8 years  agoShow

48º 6.984' N122º 45.06' WHalcyonMotored to port Townsend with the Esareysover 8 years  agoShow

47º 42.498' N122º 30.954' WHalcyonWell, we're off. A leisurely 45 minute sail across the sound, and now bobbing gently on a mooring ball. It's a small step, but it sure does feel like a big one. over 8 years  agoShow

37º 51.39' N122º 28.308' WHalcyonWe made it! We had a glorious sail on the Golden Gate Bridge and are now happily anchored and settled for a long visit in SF. over 8 years  agoShow

47º 40.884' N122º 24.45' WHalcyonHome Portalmost 9 years  agoShow

35º 22.122' N120º 51.384' WHalcyonPerfect sailing weather ushered us to Morro Bay at 4 this morning. It is so nice to be tucked away out of the swell. over 8 years  agoShow

34º 24.696' N119º 40.98' WHalcyonPulled into Santa Barbara to collect our next crew member, Geminaover 8 years  agoShow

34º 1.02' N119º 39.048' WHalcyonA tough sail across the channel was well rewarded with clear water, an empty anchorage and beautiful views! over 8 years  agoShow

33º 28.062' N118º 31.584' WHalcyonAn overnight motorsail to Catalina Island. This was the first spot where we could see Halcyon's anchor hit the bottom - 24 feet below us! We spent the afternoon on the paddleboards and in the water looking at the rays and the fish and a sea turtle! over 8 years  agoShow

32º 43.134' N117º 13.65' WHalcyonWe were spoiled at the San Diego Yacht Club thanks to a friend's introduction to the commodore. Wow what a wonderful place! It is hard to leave, but it's time to get to Mexico. over 8 years  agoShow

31º 51.558' N116º 37.524' WHalcyonMexico at last! We cleared through Ensenada with no problems, and went straight for street tacos and Pacificos. We are excited to be here where the air is warm, the people are wonderful and the food is cheap. over 8 years  agoShow

30º 25.284' N116º 0.054' WHalcyonWe sailed (motored, mostly) overnight to San Quintin - a wonderfully protected anchorage with a very shallow entrance. We have met up with buddy boats that we haven't seen since San Francisco, and made some new friends as well. over 8 years  agoShow

27º 41.28' N114º 53.412' WHalcyonA wonderful sail from San Quintin to Turtle Bay, about 34 hours. We've had a nice few days in Turtle Bay, but looking towards our next spot down the coast! over 8 years  agoShow

24º 46.596' N112º 14.64' WHalcyonA big jump from Turtle bay to Bahia Santa Maria, about 250 miles. It was great sailing with 15-25 knots behind us. over 8 years  agoShow

24º 42.708' N112º 7.062' WHalcyonWe hopped around the corner to Mag Bay where we dug up enough provisions for a Thanksgiving feast!over 8 years  agoShow

24º 30.456' N110º 23.4' WHalcyonWith our friends Michel and Jess on board, we headed to Espiritu Santo for a few days of exploring. What an incredible anchorage! over 8 years  agoShow

24º 9.588' N110º 19.524' WHalcyonHappy to be anchored and settled after a long few days of upwind bashing! La Paz is a metropolis full of cruisers and amenities. over 8 years  agoShow

23º 59.454' N109º 49.644' WHalcyonAn unexpected late night Christmas Eve stop at Bahia Los Muertos (recently renamed to Los Suenos - the bay of the dreams instead of the bay of the dead...good idea). Check out "Eluding Santa" for the whole story. over 8 years  agoShow

23º 3.672' N109º 40.41' WHalcyonWe had perfect sailing from Mag bay to Cabo with 15-20 knots behind us, sunny skies and settled seas. The boat is tucked away in Cabo while we fly home to see family. over 8 years  agoShow

23º 22.77' N109º 25.35' WHalcyonIt's great to be back on the boat and sailing again! Upwind run to Los Frailes through lumpy seas. over 8 years  agoShow

25º 36.006' N109º 3.54' WHalcyonWe absolutely love Topolobampo! Check out the blog for more info on this stopover 8 years  agoShow

23º 10.932' N106º 25.32' WHalcyonWe made it to Mazatlan after a fast 2-day as we rode the front of a small storm hanging out behind us. over 8 years  agoShow

21º 50.574' N105º 52.956' WHalcyonIsla Isabella! A rolly anchorage but awesome blue footed boobies and millions of frigates. over 8 years  agoShow

20º 44.76' N105º 22.464' WHalcyonOops, got a bit behind in our location updates! We are anchored in La Cruz with my parents on board, enjoying Banderas Bay.over 8 years  agoShow

21º 32.628' N105º 17.592' WHalcyonWe happened to hit San Blas during their festival week and loved it! There were parades and dances and concerts and fireworks. The people are as friendly as they could possibly be. over 8 years  agoShow

21º 32.652' N105º 17.58' WHalcyonThis is what sailing is about. Three boats with spinnakers up, sun shining, whales breaching, fish biting. It was so fun to cruise with Elizabeth and Agape. over 8 years  agoShow

21º 9.828' N105º 13.59' WHalcyonA wonderful few days in Chacala - complete with a day on a private "secret beach", silly frisbee games, hikes with butterflies and tasty palapa food. over 8 years  agoShow

19º 34.974' N105º 7.734' WHalcyonWe dropped off mom and dad and picked up Cat before taking off on an overnight motor to Chamela.about 8 years  agoShow

19º 17.898' N104º 50.298' WHalcyonTenicatita - what a funny place! The water is not warm and clear as promised, but cold and murky. But the beach is lovely and there are baby crocodiles in the mangroves! about 8 years  agoShow

19º 11.628' N104º 40.644' WHalcyonWe are thrilled to be in Barra de Navidad! Loving the french baker, the pool access, the cute town and the good food. We are surrounded by friend boats - Agape, Sloboda, Danika, Adventurer, Pura Vida, Easy, She's No Lady, Shawnigan, we even crossed tacks with Full Monty for a quick minute. about 8 years  agoShow

19º 5.73' N104º 26.232' WHalcyonSnorkeling and spearfishing and bonfires on the beach! A wonderful way to say "farewell" to Sloboda and Pura Vida as they head north and Agape and Halcyon head south.about 8 years  agoShow

19º 6.624' N104º 23.304' WHalcyonThree boats participated in the first annual Cruisers Olympics. A sailboat race around Los Frailes to Santiago Bay (we got second), a dinghy race while towing someone on a paddleboard/surfboard/kayak (we got first, a few bruises and I sacrificed my watch), and beach games (we got.....beer.) about 8 years  agoShow

19º 6.084' N104º 20.658' WHalcyonI cannot recommend Las Hadas in Manzanillo -- we were here a few days replacing batteries, getting buzzed non-stop by jetskis and going broke on the rudely demanded 250 peso per day fee to use the dinghy dock! Not our favorite spot, to be sure. about 8 years  agoShow

17º 38.196' N101º 33.342' WHalcyonAfter a long slow passage, we arrvied in Zihua! Our transmission started slipping, so we sailed all the way into the bay, which was very slow at times... but a 1.5kt current helped quite a bit. Settled and anchored, we are researching mechanics and getting to know our new home. about 8 years  agoShow

16º 51.102' N99º 53.964' WHalcyonWaiting out the elusive hurricane Andreabout 8 years  agoShow

15º 45.816' N96º 7.296' WHalcyonFinally arrived after a harrowing passage. See blog for details.almost 8 years  agoShow

14º 41.922' N92º 23.556' WHalcyonA long slow bash across the Tehuanepecs, and we are settled into Chiapas marina. Time to give Halcyon (and us) a break from these stressful southern Mexico passages! almost 8 years  agoShow

13º 15.846' N87º 39.9' WHalcyonover 7 years  agoShow

12º 37.524' N87º 20.514' WHalcyonover 7 years  agoShow

12º 31.56' N87º 11.784' WHalcyonover 6 years  agoShow

11º 15.48' N85º 52.686' WHalcyonover 7 years  agoShow

10º 55.464' N85º 47.802' WHalcyonover 7 years  agoShow

10º 38.34' N85º 39.468' WHalcyonabout 7 years  agoShow

9º 44.238' N84º 59.19' WHalcyonabout 7 years  agoShow

9º 8.952' N83º 45.216' WHalcyonabout 7 years  agoShow

8º 42.012' N83º 39.888' WHalcyonabout 7 years  agoShow

8º 36.468' N83º 8.418' WHalcyonabout 7 years  agoShow

7º 58.272' N82º 1.722' WHalcyonabout 7 years  agoShow

8º 32.232' N79º 52.446' WHalcyonabout 7 years  agoShow

8º 35.628' N79º 35.538' WHalcyonover 6 years  agoShow

8º 37.422' N79º 2.214' WHalcyonover 6 years  agoShow


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