First, we feel it necessary to mention our send-off from San Diego. Tom and Lois followed us out in ‘Dela’ and cheered us on as we paraded with the rest of the Baja Haha fleet of 190+ boats. They went above and beyond by creating signs, checking in with us in the early am, and simply being our best support system preparing for this event. THANK YOU TOM AND LOIS (and the boys: Kevin, Kyle & Keenan). Departing San Diego Bay with 190+ beautiful, bright colored genackers (Steve is only 93 percent sure of this spelling) flying was truly a sight to be seen!
We arrived at our 1st anchorage in Bahia Tortugas (Turtle Bay) at approximately 3:00am Thursday. The moon had set around 3:00am and yes; it was pitch black, windy, the crew severely sleep-deprived and needless to say a bit eerie entering into this unknown bay. Especially, after we had just covered 350 miles (64 hours straight sailing) in mostly 12 to 15 foot swells (with intermittent 30+ footers) and 25 to 30 knot winds, gusting to 35 knots! Rita was hearing voices, Amy was seeing things, and Steve was one cool cat. It was a very spiritual experience for all. We are now seasoned and securely anchored for a couple days of rest. The captain remains strong. Rita is recovering from sea sickness and Amy is our champion sailor. Currently we count 50 to 60 of our fellow haha members and are praying for the rest to arrive safely. The officials encouraged those sailing with children, and the weak of heart to head into shore due to heavy weather conditions. But ohhhhhhhhhhh no, not this crew. WE DID IT! Leg one complete. Our new Moto: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
An important side note from Steve to Paul and Nam: There were a few times I wished you were there to take a watch but the ladies came through when things got tough and their feminine energy made things rather interesting.
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