By Jeff Hare, Tradewinds Instructor and owner of Emerald Sea
Greetings from Emerald Sea in what is still called the “Gulfo de California” (at least I think it’s still called that anyway)….
After enjoying several months in the warm climate of Mexico, Emerald Sea and her crew of two are starting our “bash” back home with an expected arrival of sometime in March. On February 1st we will be meeting two other boats in Cabo San Lucas to form a small fleet for the trip north where we will share experience, resources, and networking for the thousand mile climb north to San Francisco Bay! I expect to make a few more log entries on the way, so stay tuned!
What a time we have had! We very much enjoyed the remote living and crystal clear waters of the Sea of Cortez and can’t wait to return! Unfortunately there were not many whale sharks this year because the water is colder than normal. We did enjoy Kayaking and swimming these very same waters while we hiked these remote islands in absolute splendor! If you are or have been a YouTube Sailing Channel patron, you may recognize the name Brady Trautman formerly of Sailing Delos. While at Puerto Escondido just south of Loreto we heard a dingy approach and voice shouting “want some chicken?” – while I tend to decline such offers of random chicken, recognizing Brady who was just completing a charter and sharing their unused frozen food was cheerfully accepted (although the meeting of a YouTube celebrity was more fun than getting the food)… Unfortunately the camera was not easily available and there are no photos.
Later on in the trip, having learned from the mistake to meeting Brady Trautman without a camera, this skipper ran into another television celebrity not once but twice! If you are a fan of Gold Rush, Alaska you may know the name Tony Beets. We met at the airport while I was picking up a visitor and got a photo of him at least.
Check the calendar for Cruising Catamaran classes this summer and book your spot. Our decision to sail longer and further is coming soon as we gain more and more blue water experience!
Did you see the next club trip to Tahiti for 2026?
Think of the possibilities!!!!