vanolinda86
05.06.2021 21:15:42
A beautiful doorway in Guyamas [links]
See full version: Sailing the Sea of Cortez: Santa Rosalia to San Carlos
A beautiful doorway in Guyamas [links]
We knew it would be extremely hot in San Carlos. In fact, we met a few people from San Carlos while in Santa Rosalia who said that Santa Rosalia was cooler than San Carlos. Really?! Not sure how that is possible. As we’d been sleeping outside and survived 5 weeks in Santa Rosalia in July and August, we figured a few more weeks in San Carlos would be doable. Then, we met some cruisers on the dock who told us we wouldn’t be sleeping outside anymore. What?! Why?! Well, San Carlos has LOTS of mosquitos and other bugs. Ick. While the Baja was virtually mosquito-free in the summer, the Mainland side is a different story. We verified their statement when we went for dinner and attempted to sit outside- only to be swarmed by dozens of mosquitos and had to move inside. The restaurant ‘Embarcadero’ was so gracious and let us sit inside with our dog, Ruby because the mozzies were so bad. Side note- this restaurant has mostly gringo food- but if you feel like a good grilled cheese and fries, this is your place! more
We finally arrived after a fairly uneventful crossing at about 4:45pm. We were warned that the afternoon winds tend to pick up in San Carlos and this is extremely accurate. They really kicked up when we wanted to dock and continued that pattern almost each day of our stay. We booked our slip a couple of weeks in advance at Marina San Carlos as it does tend to fill up in the summer months as people hunker down for the hurricane season. It was around 0.42 a foot USD and worked out to $514 USD per month, including electricity and water. Keeping in mind that the water on the dock there is NOT potable, the water is really only good for washing the boat or cooling yourself down. One other thing to note about the Marina in San Carlos is that the slips are VERY tight and the fairways are quite narrow. With the wind blowing it was very difficult to get into our slip. We are still not totally sure how we managed it. The boat beside us was one fender width away! more
So, we spent about 10 weeks in San Carlos and ended up weathering Tropical Storm Lidia there as well. It really hit the Baja hard- especially Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, but by the time it got to San Carlos, it was not that strong. We didn’t see more than 35 knots of wind but we did get a LOT of torrential rains. more
The friendly staff at Barracuda Bob’s!
He excels at meal planning and preparation and his trip planning for things to do while sailing, on-shore excursions, or sundowner activities are things I’ve added to my own sail planning.
Boat will be loaded and ready to go when you arrive here
Every Sailing Adventure departs from and returns to Marina CostaBaja in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
The vessels we sail on include Catamarans in the 40-45 foot range, and Beneteau and Jeanneau monohulls in the 40-45 foot range.
His patience with students or malfunctioning equipment is remarkable and he handles the unexpected in stride. Safety is of paramount importance with Marc. I know I could trust him with my life at sea.
Professional USCG Licensed captain, and first mate more
Aspiring sailors will see the possibilities of learning to cruise on their own, and experienced hands will get a look at the very best these cruising grounds have to offer. While the focus is on fun and exploration, contact us for information about Sailing Skill Endorsements available for these cruises. Be ready as an active participant in running the boat, tidying up, and operating safely.
Are you exploring the world of sailing and want to see if it’s for you?
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Airfare and transportation to and from the marina here
What I’m saying is, it’s a motor boater’s paradise.
Hey Patrick! Good question! here
I was considering San Carlos for dry storage. Do you have any knowledge of costs in the area? Dock fees, haul out, annual dry storage? Living costs there seem very reasonable.
Thank you for your time,
Kurt [links]