We arrive in Cabo San Lucas to an unfavorable east wind … the Captania de el Puerto closes the port due to safety concerns from the heavy surf. We will not be at Squid Roe tonight; no big loss. Viking II will be rocking and rolling in the wind and waves all night.
After clearing into Mexico, boats go their separate ways … Viking II is heading off to La Paz, one of my favorite cities in Mexico. The Sea of Cortez is flat on our way north through the familiar passages.
Departed in light winds with the heavy asymmetrical and main sail set; anticipating freshening winds to 20 knots tonight.
News flash: off of Punto Santo Domingo, helmsman EJ hit 16.6 knots surfing down a wave with a full genny and main sail. He now holds the record for the trip.
The party at Bahia Santa Maria is the highlight for me. If Bahia Santa Maria was in California, there would be miles of condos; here, there are miles of uninterrupted beach. Population of the bay is about a half dozen fishermen/families. When the fleet comes in, the band, beer and food is hauled over the dunes from La Paz. The dinner plate is about $14 USD, but the tamales are only $1 apiece and taste wonderful. Two and a half dollar beer leads to buying in pairs because no one can make change … tough :o) The band warms up with the usual covers and everyone dances. Favorable tides this year allow partying beyond the hour which people our age should have been back aboard … in bed … asleep.
