Oct 4, 2009 - On the Move Again

We spent a month at Marina Real. We left the marina on Thursday October 1st and once outside the bay waffled on the decision to head 10 nm north to an anchorage we have been before San Pedro or cross the sea to Santa Rosalia. ... When we heard that Olaf was going to follow the path of Jimena we decided to head to Santa Rosalia marina first thing Saturday morning to ensure we had a secure anchorage. ... As it turned out Olaf went ashore near Cabo San Lucas crossing to La Paz so had minimal effect on us.We spent a month at Marina Real. We left the marina on Thursday October 1st and once outside the bay waffled on the decision to head 10 nm north to an anchorage we have been before San Pedro or cross the sea to Santa Rosalia. ... When we heard that Olaf was going to follow the path of Jimena we decided to head to Santa Rosalia marina first thing Saturday morning to ensure we had a secure anchorage. ... As it turned out Olaf went ashore near Cabo San Lucas crossing to La Paz so had minimal effect on us....

Jul 19, 2009 - Last Major port for 2 months???

Hi All, We are back in Santa Rosalia doing our last provisioning in a town that has numerous grocery stores where we can get a good supply of food items. ... Next on the agenda is heading north where we hope the weather, evenings and water are cooler.Hi All, We are back in Santa Rosalia doing our last provisioning in a town that has numerous grocery stores where we can get a good supply of food items. ... Next on the agenda is heading north where we hope the weather, evenings and water are cooler....

Jul 18, 2009 - Grocery Shopping in Santa Rosalia

Shopping in Santa Rosalia: From where the boat is moored at the marina in Santa Maria there is a 5-10 minute walk to large round-a-bout that has a small train replica statue. ... At this juncture you walk one block further west then 2 blocks north (right).Shopping in Santa Rosalia: From where the boat is moored at the marina in Santa Maria there is a 5-10 minute walk to large round-a-bout that has a small train replica statue. ... At this juncture you walk one block further west then 2 blocks north (right)....

Jul 13, 2009 - Santa Rosalia

Hola! We had a wonderful trip back to the states getting to see and talk to many of you plus spending lots of time with family. Today we decided to cross the channel to Santa Rosalia to go into the marina fully recharge the batteries, wash down the boat, find and repair the tiny leak(s) on the underside of the dinghy, and other projects before re-provisioning and heading back out for more adventure. ... we just got back from walking into Santa Rosalia where we had a bacon wrapped hot dog and Thrifty ice cream – we were in heaven…. ...

Mar 2, 2008 - Ferry to Guaymas

On the way back to Santa Rosalia, I shot some video of the highways approaching the sea. ... com/v/_o2YrF5TW0s&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"> Back in Santa Rosalia, we got up early to make it to the ferry for a 9 a. ... m.On the way back to Santa Rosalia, I shot some video of the highways approaching the sea. ... com/v/_o2YrF5TW0s&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"> Back in Santa Rosalia, we got up early to make it to the ferry for a 9 a. ... m....

May 10, 2007 - Day 5 - Santa Rosalia, BCS

The well-protected harbor of Santa Rosalia is the site of the most Northerly of the Fonatur built dock systems that make up the Escalera Nautica (Nautical Ladder). ... Most visitors find Santa Rosalia to be one of the most charming towns on the peninsula; It grew around a French-operated copper mine that is now producing again and the wooden houses and town buildings are more typical of the Bahamas than Baja. ... La Iglesia Santa Barbara, a church constructed of pre-fabricated steel plates and designed by Gustav Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame) in the late 1800s, is probably one of a kind; It was built and displayed at an exposition in Paris and somehow ended up at Santa Rosalia! May 10 was a good day to arrive as it was "Dia de las Madres" (Mother's Day) in Mexico and is publicly celebrated with gusto (no mandatory Sunday Brunch here). ...

Jan 27, 2007 - Santa Rosalía

Mileage 15,868 We spend a day in Santa Rosalía.Mileage 15,868 We spend a day in Santa Rosalía....

Sep 16, 2005 - Bahia San Francisquito to Santa Rosalia

We left in conjunction with the 1:30 a. The early start had three main purposes: 1) Easily clear the tide rips at the south end of the bay 2) Pass the part of the coast with strong West winds in daylight, when the winds are generally less 3) Arrive in Santa Rosalia in daylight We are glad to report we easily reached all three of our goals, which made the early a. ... we tried to arrive in Santa Rosalia with fish to share, but no such luck. ... We had a few more hits, but our lure was pretty mangled and everything got off after that.We left in conjunction with the 1:30 a. The early start had three main purposes: 1) Easily clear the tide rips at the south end of the bay 2) Pass the part of the coast with strong West winds in daylight, when the winds are generally less 3) Arrive in Santa Rosalia in daylight We are glad to report we easily reached all three of our goals, which made the early a. ... we tried to arrive in Santa Rosalia with fish to share, but no such luck. ... We had a few more hits, but our lure was pretty mangled and everything got off after that....

Jun 25, 2005 - Isla San Marcos to Santa Rosalia

We made the 10 mile journey to Santa Rosalia mid-day on June 25th. ... We anchored inside the breakwater.We made the 10 mile journey to Santa Rosalia mid-day on June 25th. ... We anchored inside the breakwater....

Jun 23, 2005 - Bahia Conception (Pta Sto Domingo) to Isla San Marcos

We left at 7:30 a. Not much on shore, but a nice place to rest for a day before heading into the town of Santa Rosalia, which has a reputation of being hot. ...