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In late September, 2008 I was asked to deliver a 52' Vagabond Schooner named "Positive Thinking" from Seattle to Mobile, AL. Obviously, this is a long trip (5400 miles). I was also fortunate enough to deliver a Beneteau 47 from San Diego to Huatulco, Mexico while waiting for some repairs in San Diego. Seattle started off with cold, nasty, wet, windy weather that slowly improved as we got further south. After a brief shakedown trip to Westport, WA I decided to pull in for some repairs. San Diego was next where we completed the repairs and took a break and sailed a Beneteau to Mexico for a 3 week cruise. The Beneteau was quite a change from the Schooner and we really enjoyed sailing with the owner, Shaun. He proved to be a quick learner and very soon became a valuable part of the crew. He also caught a lot of fish! I found the trip south of San Diego to be very easy compared to most of the sailing I have done lately, such as crossing the North Atlantic in July/August. I enjoy sailing with the owners they like to stop for a rest and see neat places. After Thanksgiving we returned and took "Positive Thinking" to Hautulco, Mexico. This 33 ton Bluewater boat is a pleasure to sail when the wind gets going pretty well. She loves to plunge through the waves and her full keel keeps her going in the right direction. We caught a lot of tuna and mahi mahi on this trip and ate really well. In January 2009 "Positive Thinking" left Mexico. We stopped briefly in Costa Rica, ran into some weather on our way to both Costa Rica and Panama. We transited the Panama Canal and had a very difficult sail directly into the prevailing trade winds to the Cayman Islands where we pulled in for a rest. We then sailed southwest of Cuba and had a wonderful sail to Mobile, Al. I was happy to finally complete this long and successful trip. I want to thank the many people who crewed for me on this trip. We had a good time and were tested on several occasions. Link to Free Price Delivery Estimate Link to Home Page
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LaPush, WA Small Indian Fishing Village Day 2 Hippity Hops or Fishing Buoys |
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Positive Thinking 1982 Vagabond Schooner
Steaming 8 knots flat dead calm
Ground Squirrel of some Species
Phil, One of my more Colorful Crew, Great Guy
Turtle Bay, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Pacific Side on a Calm Day
Marshall, Katie, Dan crew Schooner San Diego Mex
Cabo is really Built Up but Still Photogenic Beautiful
Ok Guys, Did YOU Notice the FEET? Great Beach
Barre de Navidad, Great Resort near Monzanilla
Resort Marina Barre de Navidad
Ixtapa, Mexico ok but not my favorite place
The View from our Friend's Home in Huatulco
Coast along Huatulco, incredible Rock Formations
Panga, Small Coastal Boat, Takes You Close Rocks
Large Ships Fill the Panama Canal Completely
Local Fishing Fleet
We are now at the top of the lock
Seven Mile Beach Simply Beautiful
Seven Mile Beach Trees and Rocks on Beach
Local Scenery, What Can I Say it IS the Beach
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Westport, WA Fishing Village met helpful people Beautiful Sunset in the NW Pacific
San Diego has the Greatest Wildlife Zoo Incredible Color No Idea of the Species
Incredibly Beautiful Duck Cheetah San Diego Park Wonderful Day
One of many Great Schooners Sailing San Diego 12 Metre Stars and Stripes San Diego
Marshall, Elina, owner Shaun crew of Cosmos Beneteau 47 Check the Face!!
Erosion in Sandstone, Check the Face Dinosaur?? Cabo San Lucas Beautiful Beach
Dan Katie Marshall Cabo Rose between Two Thorns Beneteau 47 I Like Sailing With Owner Stop Often
America's Cup Boats The Finger
Cabo's Version of the "Golden Arches" The Ugly Overbuilt Side Of Cabo
Pete, Elina, Marshall Crew Beneteau Navidad We saw Hundreds of Dolphins, Turtles, few Whales
Incredible Beach Wind Blew the Day We Took Off Barre de Navidad Favorite Swimming Hole
Captain Pete Hard at Work, no Time For Haircuts Barre de Navidad Great Resort Marina
If you visit Huatulco take a Panga along the Coast We took a Week Off in Huatulco, Great Place
The Lion Lying Down Great Beach for Walking and Snorkeling
Our Sunset View Every Evening in Huatulco Costa Rica Bay de Papagayo
The local Panama People are Very Nice, Friendly Paul and a Colorful local Indian
This ship is in the same lock with us. I hope his 4 - 6 of these keep ships in position in the locks brakes work The small trains keep him from hitting the sides
Grand Cayman Banking & Tourism 1-5 Cruise Ships day Piracy is still active in Cayman exchange rates
Iguana I saw several of these The Beach in Cayman was nearly Empty Most of the Time
More Tree Stumps Rocks You guessed it
These Roosters Roamed Freely Everywhere Colorful Cemetery Beach Great Snorkeling off the Beach
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