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| 26º 1.098' N | 111º 9.822' W | Hotel California | We wanted to give a short update to our whereabouts today. We have spent the last couple of weeks in Concepcion Bay and in Santa Rosalia. We have traveled south the last couple of days and are now in La Ramada on the north side of san Juanico. This morning after I do the Sonrisa net we will move farther south to Bellandra On Isla Carmen - directly across from Loreto. Maybe stary a day or two before moving south again towards La Paz.
All is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 26º 45.852' N | 111º 53.148' W | Hotel California | Hotel California has moved down into Concepcion Bay for the next few days and will attend the annual 4th of July party at Gary's in El Burro Cove. the cabin heats up to 93 degrees during the day and the ocean is 92 to 94 degrees so it's HOT !!!!
All is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 26º 51.882' N | 111º 50.79' W | Hotel California | Hotel California had moved 46 miles to the north and into the entrance to Concepcioon Bay.
The water has warmed up to 90 degrees and the cabin temp is currently 93 degrees.Did I say it's HOT !!! We will be in the bay for the next six days and then move on to Santa Rosalia where it's also HOT but there is a marina so we can plug in and run the AC. All is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 26º 22.89' N | 111º 25.818' W | Hotel California | Hotel California has moved up to La Ramada and will stay here for a few days - its a georgous anchorage ans also has south wind protection and the winds are blowing.
Had our first Chubasco of the season last nite and had 30 knot winds most of the nite so sleep was intermitant but we will rest today and see what tonite brings Our friends dinghy flipped over so we had to tow it to the beach to remove the water out of the cylinders and clean out the carb but after the cleaning it started first pull - I guess i can still fix stuff LOL and a little lucky too. All is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 26º 6.66' N | 111º 16.932' W | Hotel California | After spending three nites in Puerto Escondido and renting a car for one day to provision and meet up with pam.s sister we have moved up to Isla Coronados to spend a few days and the water temp here is 83 degrees and getting very clear FINALLY.
This is one of our favorite anchorages so we will hang out to enjoy . All is well on board and we have phone and internet here - we are spoiled Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 25º 43.38' N | 111º 14.142' W | Hotel California | Hotel California arrived in Bahia Candeleros about three hours ago and will stay for three days. Pam's sister Sherry is coming to the Hotel tomorrow to visit for three days. After that we will move up the coast to Loreto area and then to Isla Coronados to hang out for awhile before heading to Concepcion Bay for Gary's annual 4th of July party.
all is well onboard Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 25º 30.858' N | 111º 3.72' W | Hotel California | We arrived in Agua Verde about an hour ago and had a nice ride up the coast except out of nowhere just north of Everisto we got 28 knots out of west for about 45 min - oh well salty boat but after it calmed down i used about 10 gals of fresh water to clean up - love the watermaker.
all is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 24º 54.498' N | 110º 42.39' W | Hotel California | Good Morning - Hotel California had a great run up to San Everisto yesterday and a nice quiet evening.
very calm here with little to no wind and a swell out of the southwest.Hauling up yhe anchor and moving up to one of our favorite anchorages today to Agua Verde. All is well on board. Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 23º 50.388' N | 109º 7.002' W | Hotel California | hook down in Muertos all is well - thurs day morning will head to LaPaz
Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 23º 50.388' N | 109º 7.002' W | Hotel California | Hotel California has had a great crossing - 15 kts of wind on the port @ 35 deg for about the first 80 miles then died in the night to no wind and heavy dew like rain - really wet. after 15 hours we have traveled 165 miles with 40 miles to go to arrive in Muertos at approx 3:00p.m.
all is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 23º 16.098' N | 106º 27.882' W | Hotel California | We have been in Mazatlan for about 10 days enjoying ElCid and repairing the auto pilot and Monday morning we will venture from the mainland back to the Baja. Shold be about a 32 hour crossing to Muertos and then hang out a couple of days then head into LaPaz thursday morning to arrive Thursday afternoon.
It's been a great winter on the Mainland coast of mexico and we are ready to head back to the Baja. Rick & Pam | almost 7 years ago | Show |
| 20º 44.898' N | 105º 22.788' W | Hotel California | Hotel California is leaving La Cruz at 4:00 a.m. on 4/13 to head to Mazatlan
been a good time here and a great birthday celebration for Pam's birthday. Should be about a 34 hour passage. Rick & Pam | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 19º 35.052' N | 105º 7.878' W | Hotel California | Hotel California has moved from Tenacatita to Chamela yesterday. We will stay here until early Saturday morning to catch we hope a decent weather window to round Cabo Corrientes. There are several boats here in the anchorage and some will travel with us when we leave. Today is a Bocce Ball day at the beach and then tomorrow plan to go to Kay & John's to swim in the afternoon.
All is well on board Rick & Pam | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 19º 17.85' N | 104º 50.298' W | Hotel California | Well after a seven week stay in Barra de Navidad and a week long trip to Zihuatenejo for Guitarfest we have removed the dock lines and started our slow trek to the north arriving in Tenacatita yesterday afternoon. WE will spend the day here today with a Bocci Ball game this afternoon on the beach then tomorrow head up the coast to Chamela to spend a couple of days to relax and visit Pam's aunt Kay and John. We will most likely invade their swimming pool with a dozen or so cruisers one afternoon. After Chamela we will continue north. It's been a great winter here on the mainland this year and we are looking forward to a great spring and early summer in the Sea of Cortez.
All is well on board Rick & Pam | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 19º 11.73' N | 104º 40.962' W | Hotel California | After a long stay in La Cruz and a delay on our whereabouts this is a catch up for Hotel california.We left la Cruz Wed Jan 25th at 2:00 A.M. to cross Bandaras Bay and around Cabo Corrientes at dawn, hopeful for a smooth ride and it payed off. We had a good run down the coast with 12 to 15 knots of wind on our aft quarter . Got to fly the big headsail for about an two hours until the wind piped up and had to roll it up. Arrived in Chamela just before sunset for a hot shower - dinner and then to bed to start out again at sunrise to continue south. As we approached Tenecatita we decided to bypass and head straight for Barra as the resort was calling Pam's name. We rounded the point to head into the bay to Barra and then we snagged our third - yes third long line since leaving Mazatlan this year. We shut down the power and rolled in the headsail to have a panga finally greet us and he cut the line and we proceeded to the entrance to the Barra lagoon. The resort here is magical and a great place to soak up the sun and relax during the winter. We will stay here about a month and then take a bus to Zihuatanejo the first week of March to attend Guitar fest to return after a week stay to Barra.
All is well on board. Rick & Pam | about 7 years ago | Show |
| 20º 26.73' N | 105º 13.74' W | Hotel California | Forgot to update our position so here it is. | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 20º 26.724' N | 105º 13.416' W | Hotel California | Hotel California arrived in La Cruz on Friday Dec 16th and we have been abound with cleansing the boat and a very busy social schedule. La Cruz is a beautiful place and lots going on in and around Banderas Bay.
On the way down from Mazatlan we encounterd two long lines and I had to put on the scuba gear for the first one and spent about 45 minutes cutting it off the shaft so we could continue our journey south. That one was in the daylight. I was down for a nap off watch and at 2:00 am Pam woke me to tell me the boat had all of a sudden slowed to 3 kts and we were doing approx 6kts for the nite time hours before this. After a lot of checking and deliberation and scratching our heads we decided to stop the boat and I fetched the mask and snorkle to have a look underneath. Finding nothing I had Pam start the engine and put the boat in gear while i was hanging from the ladder with a dive lite staring at the prop - all looked good so we continued on and the boat gradually gained speed. when rounding Punta Mita in the morning hours S/V Myla informed us we were dragging a blue line with a gallon jug attached. Once again we stop the boat and in the water I go again. So hanging around the strut and on the wing of the keel is this line that i drug for the last 50 miles - Holy crap no wonder we slowed down but i didn't see it it the dark at bottom of the keel. So after removing the line and dragging it onto the boat and putting it in a bucket we continued into the bay and into La Cruz marina. Finally got around to catching up on the Farkwar report so that's it. We will stay until approx Jan 10th or 12th and then continue south to end up in Barra de Navidad for about six weeks - Pam's favorite place to hang out . Merry Christmas to everyone and a very prosperous and Happy New Year. Rick & Pam | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 22º 57.93' N | 106º 21.828' W | Hotel California | Hotel California is on the move - we left Mazatlan at 7:30 A.M. heading to Banderas Bay and staying in La Cruz. Should be about a 29 hour passage - seas are calm with about 8 knots of wind out of the SE. All is well on board
Rick & Pam | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 23º 16.098' N | 106º 27.882' W | Hotel California | Still having a blast at El Cid with Russ & Abby Bam !!!!!!! Went on a city tour yesterday and saw a lot of this town - Great City | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 23º 16.098' N | 106º 27.882' W | Hotel California | We had a great crossing and after 31 hours we are safely tucked into El Cid resort. Showered and a nap so let the fun begin. All is well on board.
Rick & Pam | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 23º 45.942' N | 108º 45.792' W | Hotel California | Hotel California has ventured 60 miles offshore headed to Mazatlan with approx 140 miles to go.
As of now with current headway the chart plotter says we will arrive at approx 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. wind and waves can change that a lot. Right now we have smooth seas with about 8 knots of wind and doing well and motor sailing to keep the speed up. All is well on board. Rick & Pam | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 23º 59.25' N | 109º 49.818' W | Hotel California | We had a good ride down to Bahia Muertos. Going to shower have dinner and go to bed early. Anchor up at 3:00 A.M. to head across to Mazatlan.
All is well on board. Rick & Pam | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 24º 9.372' N | 110º 19.65' W | Hotel California | After a great summer in the US and an awesome trip to Europe we have been back at the boat in La Paz for the month of November and ready to head to the mainland for the winter. Hotel California is ready and so is her crew. First stop Bahia Muertos for a nite and then to Mazatlan for about a week then down the coast to Banderas Bay for about a month to stay in La Cruz. Further south after that.Will update along the way | over 7 years ago | Show |
| 24º 9.372' N | 110º 19.65' W | Hotel California | We have arrived back in la Paz - as of thursday afternoon about 4:00 p.m.. Since we arrived it has been a whirlwind of chores to get the boat prepped to leave here for about 10 weeks and then heading into the yard on Monday morning to have the bottom painted and then it's HOT !!!
Things are shaping up and it looks like we will be prepared. All is well on board and Pam is enjoying eating out a few times. Rick Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 25º 31.08' N | 111º 2.418' W | Hotel California | After 8.5 hours of travel south we have arrived in San Evaristo - Sloppy seas this morning but it improved as the day went on. We may go all the way to La Paz in the morning but haven't decided yet. Flat calm here and peaceful. 44 miles today and if we go all the way in 51 miles tomorrow.
all is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 25º 31.08' N | 111º 2.418' W | Hotel California | we spent the nite in Agua Verde in the south anchorage with 10 other boats - blew 20 plus during the last 5 miles - flat calm overnite and heading to San Evaristo thismorning .
Approx 9 hours to San Evaristo - getting an early start. All is well on board. Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 25º 43.392' N | 111º 14.202' W | Hotel California | We have spent the night in Bahia Candeleros and a fine nite it was and now we are heading a little further south to Agua Verde for tonite.
All is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 26º 1.002' N | 111º 20.25' W | Hotel California | Well after approx 2 1/2 weeks at Coronados with just a short trip to Loreto for veggies we have picked up the hook and are heading to Loreto again for veggies and then heading south making our way back to La Paz starting tomorrow morning the 4th. we expect to arrive Friday the 8th and then will put Hotel California in the yard on Monday the 11th to get a fresh bottom paint job before we head to the states mid July.(in the car) boat stays in La Paz.
All is well on board and the crew is happy. Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 26º 1.002' N | 111º 20.25' W | Hotel California | We moved back to Isla Coronados Monday and had company yesterday so we went to the beach and had lunch and swam. Dennis and Hollie are staying in Loreto this week and came out on a panga to visit.
We have bees here and have been playing bee badminton morning and evening. Water has cleared up to almost picture perfect so it's beautiful here. All is well on board. Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 26º 1.002' N | 111º 20.25' W | Hotel California | Good morning to all of our faithful followers. We have moved to the Loreto city front in front of the Mission Hotel to do some laundry get internet & get a city fix.
We will get a few provisions while here and then go back out to Isla Coronados for another week or so. I have never seen so many boats anchored here on the city front - 14 this morning. All is well on board and the Admiral is happy. Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 26º 6.3' N | 111º 16.572' W | Hotel California | Good afternoon from Hotel California. We moved today on a very rough passage of 11 miles to the north to Isla Coronados - HA HA !!!!! . it was a very smooth ride so we went slow and made water and also heated up the hot water tank for hot showers tonite. We will hang out here for a week or two to enjoy the island.
The beach is good for Bocci ball and it's just a beautiful place. All is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 25º 55.272' N | 111º 20.43' W | Hotel California | We have moved across the channel from Isla Carmen to the village of Nopolo where they call the area Loretto Bay. Lots of condos and stuff going on - we are about 10 miles south of Loreto. We will visit Pedro to pick up pre ordered supplies and hang out in his restaurant and catch up. It's been a year since we have seen him.
Have some internet here and good cell coverage. Will stay a couple of days weather permitting as it is an open road anchorage but it is supposed to be good . All is well on board and the crew is happy. Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 26º 1.242' N | 111º 9.828' W | Hotel California | We moved to Puerto Ballandra yesterday on the west side of Isla Carmen looking out to the west at Loreto.We had wind into the mid twenties during the passage but have good protection here in the anchorage. We had a ray show last nite and a beautiful sunset over Loreto across the channel.Quiet evening with a BBQ steak dinner. We will be here approx three days and then attempt to cross over to the Loreto city front and visit the village of Nopolo to see Pedro and get some gourmet treats. All is well on board.
Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 25º 48.738' N | 111º 18.072' W | Hotel California | Good afternoon after six days at Bahia Candeleros we have moved to Puerto Escondido for a couple of days before moving on. We will be in the waiting room on a mooring ball thanks to Terry & Dawn on Manta. They also we very kind to provide us with a large slab of Cabrillo last nite so tonite it will be fresh fish for dinner.
It's warming up every day - ocean now 83 degrees. All is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 25º 43.392' N | 111º 14.202' W | Hotel California | We have moved to Bahia Candeleros just south of Loreto with the Villa del Pal Mar hotel in front of us on the beach. We have cell coverage and internet here so the crew is happy.
Pam is enjoying her paddle board here and the water is very clear. Just touching 80 degrees in the water so things are warming up. All is well on board. Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 25º 31.398' N | 111º 4.422' W | Hotel California | Hotel California has moved up the sea to Bahia Agua Verde - it was a nice ride and got to fly the new reacher about half way on the trip - Awesome !!!!
We will hang out here a cou[le of days before moving farther north. all is well on board Rick & Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 24º 54.822' N | 110º 42.12' W | Hotel California | Hotel California has moved from la Paz and traveled 51 miles north to San Evaristo. We had calm seas and lite winds for the entire trip. very calm in the anchorage last nite as we shared it with six other boats. Went to shore and had dinner at the little restaurant with everyone last nite.
Will be leaving this morning to travel to Bahia Agua Verde approx 44 miles to the north. All is well on board . our current position is 24 deg 54 min N and 110 deg 42 min W. Rick and Pam | almost 8 years ago | Show |
| 24º 9.378' N | 110º 19.65' W | Hotel California | We have arrived in La Paz after a great time down south for the winter. The trip was approx 1050 miles round trip - the boat performed flawlessly and the weather was warm !!!
It's great to be back on the Baja new adventures on the horizon. Rick & Pam | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 23º 35.4' N | 109º 29.4' E | Hotel California | Good evening from Hotel California
We are back on the Baja Yay !!! . We had a great crossing from the Mainland a little bumpy during the nite un forecasted 20 knot winds and the admiral was a little grumpy. All in all a fast ride over with the wind - our best ever at 30.5 hours - 191 miles. Just had a great filet with salad and potatoes for dinner - showered up and ready for a twelve hour nap Ha Ha !!! Planning a beach BBQ and Bocce ball game on the beach tomorrow and then onto La Paz Monday morning. All is very well on board BAM !!!!! Rick & Pam | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 23º 16.062' N | 106º 27.432' W | Hotel California | We are now in Mazatlan at El Cid marina and resort. Arrived at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and will stay here approx 8 to 10 days then on a good weather window will head across the Pacific back to the baja and into La Paz. Weather is good about 80 degrees and heading to the pool shortly. All is well.
Rick & Pam | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 22º 44.292' N | 106º 9.0' W | Hotel California | Good Morning - Hotel California left Banderas Bay Monday at 6:00 A.M. and it is now Tuesday morning at 8:15 A.M. and are currently 35 miles out of Mazatlan. It's been a good passage other than the wind likes to stay on our nose but the new main has really changed the boat. We will be at El Cid marina for about a week.
All is well on board. Rick & Pam | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 20º 44.85' N | 105º 22.248' W | Hotel California | We have arrived in La Cruz about 10 a.m. local time - 25 hour passage.
For the most part an easy passage - a little rolly just before Cabo Corrientes - but a good passage. We will stay here for one month and then head up to Mazatlan for a couple of weeks and then onto la Paz to head up into the Sea of Cortez for the spring and early summer, Bam !!!!!!!!! | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 19º 11.61' N | 104º 40.482' W | Hotel California | Well after seven weeks enjoying Barra de Navidad and taking two inland trips to explore we are untying the dock lines and heading north to Banderas Bay to hang out for about four weeks and enjoy La Cruz. Hotel California is getting new sails while there being custom made by Tony Morrelli. We can't wait to feel the new rags in flight.
It's been a good time here as we had Dale & Helen come visit us here but also sad as Gizmo lost her battle to kidney failure. We are looking forwards to what our new adventures bring to us. That's all for now Rick & Pam | about 8 years ago | Show |
| 19º 11.61' N | 104º 40.482' W | Hotel California | i am resending this email to try to update our position - we got to Barra de Navidad last friday after a short ride from Tenacatita. The Marina and the hotel is fabulous - we will stay at least a month here.
Very tropical with a nice hotel and a short water taxi ride to the town of Barra. Rick Pam & Gizmo | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 19º 17.862' N | 104º 50.22' W | Hotel California | We moved down the coast from Chamela to Tenacatita today after spending 3 days in Chamela. We went to Pam's aunt Kay's to swim tuesday afternoon and took Jim And jean on Kanga and Jim and Crissie on Loomba Loomba. It was a fun afternoon.
We will stay here tonite and then head into Barra de Navidad tomorrow to enjoy the resort and the pools. All is well on board and Gizmo is doing well also. Rick Pam & Gizmo | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 19º 34.998' N | 105º 7.002' W | Hotel California | Chamela point | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 20º 44.868' N | 105º 22.692' W | Hotel California | We arrived in La Cruz about 10:30 this morning. Great nite just a motor boat ride so after the sea state trhe nite before it was welcome - we all got some sleep when off watch.
A little rain when entering banderas bay but now just cloudy and did i say hot !!! 86 deg with high humidity and 86 in the ocean - did I also say Bam !!! - we love it - winter south on the mainland. will stay a week here and then start our way south to Barra for Christmas stopping in Chamela to visit Pam's aunt Kay and other anchorages along the way. all is well - things are good !!!!! | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 21º 46.578' N | 107º 5.58' W | Hotel California | We have traveled 202 miles with 118 to go - should be in La Cruz before noon tomorrow.
The seas have calmed down with just swells and the wind has died - now motoring,the ocean has warmed up a lot from being 77 deg in the baja and is now 85 deg - nice !!! all is well on board - we are on a heading of 117 deg mag.. Rick Pam & Gizmo | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 23º 5.142' N | 108º 41.13' W | Hotel California | We are about 87 miles offshore after 123 hours of traveling. Seas were lumpy today with wind to about 20 knots on our port hind quarter but have settled down now.
Pam and Gizmo are much happier. getting dark now so the stars will be in full and living color tonite as we have no moon. all is well on board Rick Pam & Gizmo | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 23º 59.16' N | 109º 49.398' W | Hotel California | We journeyed today to Bahia Muertos - confused seas ans a little bumpoy early in the day but got better as the day progressed. Going to have some dinner and then to bed for a 4 a.m. start to start our leg to La Cruz. We have 20 knots in the anchorage right now but close to shore and no fetch.Several other boats here also.
All is well on board and Gizmo is doing well. Rick Pam & Gizmo | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 24º 9.288' N | 110º 19.548' W | Hotel California | just an update - still waiting for a weather window to cross to the mainland . Looks like maybe next week will improve and will cross straight to La Cruz in Banderas Bay skipping Mazatlan on the way down due to timing to arrive in Barra for the holidays | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 24º 15.3' N | 110º 18.558' W | Hotel California | forgot to update our position - learning curve !!!!! | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 24º 9.0' N | 110º 19.998' W | Hotel California | Well today we left the dock to test all of the systems on Hotel California after sitting in the marina for almost a year.
We installed a new chart plotter & a new auto pilot brain so after calibrating the new brain & getting used to the new plotter all is well - this all being preparation to cross to Mazatlan Sat the 21st. We will spend the nite here at Bahia Falsa then return to the marina tomorrow mid day to finish preparations and eat out all week LOL ! Rick Pam & Gizmo | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 24º 9.0' N | 110º 19.998' W | Hotel California | We are in La Paz enjoying the city and getting all of the systems on the boat checked out after sitting almost a year. All is good and preparations to cross over to the mainland are going well. We will leave around the 20th of Nov for Mazatlan | over 8 years ago | Show |
| 24º 9.0' N | 110º 19.998' W | Hotel California | test for farkwar report | over 8 years ago | Show |
