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Bridgie's Babble - April 16, 2007
April 16, 2007
Well, I know it's been a while and there's a lot to babble about! Since I've been remiss about keeping the site up to date, I am now
going to summarize my thoughts on our final trip down the outside and into Cabo San Lucas. I have to do it now before I forget what
even happened!
The trip from Magdalena Bay to Cabo San Lucas was relatively uneventful. Long, but uneventful. Sure, there was plenty of wind and
unwanted waves. But it was also the first time we were able to make the passage without our winter coats and gloves. The sun was
shining, pods of dolphins visited and vacation screamed loud and clear. Can you imagine the joyous emotion I experienced when we
rounded the corner to Cabo and we were FINALLY in a semi-tropical climate? If so, think again! Here's what really
happened.....we set the hook (anchor for those non-boating types) in the bay and I went down below to have a nervous
breakdown..yup, I sure did! Now, there was no single negative occurrence, especially of recent, that would have caused this
collapse. We had just completed a series of overnight passages, with this one, at 28 hours a much more comfortable one than all the
previous. So, what happened? Who knows!? All I can say is that it must have been building up and I just didn't have time to confront
my fears and, at times, the terrifying situations while in route. Now that we were safe and sound in Cabo, it was time to crack and I
did just that! After an hour or so of hysteria, I took a nap, we ate some dinner and settled in for a long night of rest. In the morning I
had recovered and was ready to tackle the next leg to Mazatlan, a 3 day crossing to the mainland, if that is where we decided we
wanted to go. I guess I just had to get it out. John's strength, understanding and support helped me get through that late afternoon
outburst (instead of throwing me overboard!). I am so fortunate to have his love and I admire him more every day.
I'm not going to write much on Cabo. If you like loud beaches, lots of jet skis and banana boats, etc, then this is the place for you.
However, being anchored in the bay in a sailboat is an uncomfortable experience. The tourists come from the cruise ships and by
plane to this beautiful place. They haven't been exposed to warmer weather and water in who knows how long. They only have a
week to "let the good times roll" so they do so on water toys with engines. And while they are doing so, they use your boat as a turn
around/show off point....a look what I can do!!! sort of attitude comes out. Meanwhile, you are trying to make something for
breakfast, or dinner...you get my point....and the boat is pitching left, right, front and back, like a hobby horse...from 7 AM until 8
PM. The wake that is caused from these "toys" makes everything and everybody on the boat hit the floor! Let's not forget that the
beach is lined with palapas offering 2 X 1 beers and liquors all day long, making the driving skills of these energetic tourists much
better (or so they think). Also, Cabo is expensive. The charges for all services including food and meals is equivalent to Los Angeles
and most establishments trade in U.S. Dollars, not Mexican Pesos. Suffice it to say that I was anxious to move on to someplace else,
which we did 5 days later.
Well, I know it's been a while and there's a lot to babble about! Since I've been remiss about keeping the site up to date, I am now
going to summarize my thoughts on our final trip down the outside and into Cabo San Lucas. I have to do it now before I forget what
even happened!
The trip from Magdalena Bay to Cabo San Lucas was relatively uneventful. Long, but uneventful. Sure, there was plenty of wind and
unwanted waves. But it was also the first time we were able to make the passage without our winter coats and gloves. The sun was
shining, pods of dolphins visited and vacation screamed loud and clear. Can you imagine the joyous emotion I experienced when we
rounded the corner to Cabo and we were FINALLY in a semi-tropical climate? If so, think again! Here's what really
happened.....we set the hook (anchor for those non-boating types) in the bay and I went down below to have a nervous
breakdown..yup, I sure did! Now, there was no single negative occurrence, especially of recent, that would have caused this
collapse. We had just completed a series of overnight passages, with this one, at 28 hours a much more comfortable one than all the
previous. So, what happened? Who knows!? All I can say is that it must have been building up and I just didn't have time to confront
my fears and, at times, the terrifying situations while in route. Now that we were safe and sound in Cabo, it was time to crack and I
did just that! After an hour or so of hysteria, I took a nap, we ate some dinner and settled in for a long night of rest. In the morning I
had recovered and was ready to tackle the next leg to Mazatlan, a 3 day crossing to the mainland, if that is where we decided we
wanted to go. I guess I just had to get it out. John's strength, understanding and support helped me get through that late afternoon
outburst (instead of throwing me overboard!). I am so fortunate to have his love and I admire him more every day.
I'm not going to write much on Cabo. If you like loud beaches, lots of jet skis and banana boats, etc, then this is the place for you.
However, being anchored in the bay in a sailboat is an uncomfortable experience. The tourists come from the cruise ships and by
plane to this beautiful place. They haven't been exposed to warmer weather and water in who knows how long. They only have a
week to "let the good times roll" so they do so on water toys with engines. And while they are doing so, they use your boat as a turn
around/show off point....a look what I can do!!! sort of attitude comes out. Meanwhile, you are trying to make something for
breakfast, or dinner...you get my point....and the boat is pitching left, right, front and back, like a hobby horse...from 7 AM until 8
PM. The wake that is caused from these "toys" makes everything and everybody on the boat hit the floor! Let's not forget that the
beach is lined with palapas offering 2 X 1 beers and liquors all day long, making the driving skills of these energetic tourists much
better (or so they think). Also, Cabo is expensive. The charges for all services including food and meals is equivalent to Los Angeles
and most establishments trade in U.S. Dollars, not Mexican Pesos. Suffice it to say that I was anxious to move on to someplace else,
which we did 5 days later.