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New Vagabundos President Gary Kirkman New Vagabundos President Gary Kirkman

New Vagabundos Vice President New Vagabundos Vice President

/ Director Carrie Wilson / Director Carrie Wilson

New Vagabundos Director John Henigan New Vagabundos Director John Henigan

Vagabundos Ambassador Mike Trible Vagabundos Ambassador Mike Trible

with a beautiful Dorado
with a beautiful Dorado

PHOTO CREDITS PHOTO CREDITS

*Front Cover* *Front Cover* “Great Horned Owl at Puerto Gato” – “Great Horned Owl at Puerto Gato” – Susan Ticehurst, 1st Place 2017 Photo Contest Susan Ticehurst, 1st Place 2017 Photo Contest

Wildlife
Wildlife
Pg. 20 – “Moonrise” – Faith Martinez
Pg. 20 – “Moonrise” – Faith Martinez

OFFICERS
President – Gary Kirkman
Vice President – Carrie Wilson
Secretary – Amy Halverson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Fred Eberle
John Henigin – ﬁ shtalkradio.com
Gloria Jones
Bill Karr
Gary Kirkman
Tony Schuck
Freddie Washington
Carrie Wilson

STAFF
Executive Manager – Gloria Jones
General Manager – Fred Jones
Operations Manager – Amy Halverson
Insurance Specialist – Kathy Schmidt
Insurance Specialist – Michelle Ralston
Insurance Specialist – Shawna Newcomb
Ofﬁ ce Assistant – Veronica Porras
Webmaster / Photo Editor – John Jones
Chubasco Editor – Fred Jones

PRESIDENT EMERITUS – Chet Sherman
COMMODORE ETERNAL – Ray Cannon

AMBASSADORS-AT-LARGE
Robert Amma
Mike Bales
Solveig Franklin
Bill Gesswein
Roland Heuschele
Sidney “Skip” Huwaldt
Sidney “Skip” Huwaldt

Mike Trible
Mike Trible
Larry Young
Larry Young

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LOGGING INTO YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT FOR MEMBERSHIP & INSURANCE

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If you have never created a login and password If you have never created a login and password click on “Current Member Who Needs To Create A click on “Current Member Who Needs To Create A Login” on the login page and enter your last name, Login” on the login page and enter your last name, member number and zip code. An email will be sent member number and zip code. An email will be sent to you with instructions to create a password. Once to you with instructions to create a password. Once your password is set your login will be your email your password is set your login will be your email address and you will be able to log into your mem- address and you will be able to log into your mem- ber page. ber page.

From your Membership page you can renew a From your Membership page you can renew a policy, create a new policy, update your address, use policy, create a new policy, update your address, use the Travel Buddies calendar or ﬁ nd the Chubasco the Travel Buddies calendar or ﬁ nd the Chubasco online PDF version. You will be able to locally print online PDF version. You will be able to locally print your policy immediately after you purchase it. your policy immediately after you purchase it.

The Ship’s Store online has available all of our The Ship’s Store online has available all of our Vagabundos logo clothing, as well as burgees, mag- Vagabundos logo clothing, as well as burgees, mag- netic signs, Baja & Mexico books, charts, maps, etc. netic signs, Baja & Mexico books, charts, maps, etc.

FINDING THE FINDING THE CHUBASCO CHUBASCO ONLINE ONLINE Follow the instructions in the ﬁ rst three paragraphs above. You will then be on your membership page. You will then be on your membership page. Click on “Chubasco” to view the current issue or Click on “Chubasco” to view the current issue or click on Member downloads to view previous issues. click on Member downloads to view previous issues.

ALL CHUBASCO CONTENTS © 2018 VAGABUNDOS DEL MAR

EDITOR’S NOTES EDITOR’S NOTES

NEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS NEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Tony Schuck Tony Schuck has been President since 1996, after we has been President since 1996, after we lost our Founding President, lost our Founding President, Chet Sherman Chet Sherman. Tony has . Tony has stepped down from that ofﬁ ce, as has Vice President, stepped down from that ofﬁ ce, as has Vice President, Fred Jones. Fred Jones. Tony will remain on the Board of Directors Tony will remain on the Board of Directors and Fred will remain in his Staff Position as General and Fred will remain in his Staff Position as General Manager. Manager.

Gary Kirkman Gary Kirkman, long-time Board Member has stepped , long-time Board Member has stepped up as President. A new Board Member, up as President. A new Board Member, Carrie Wilson Carrie Wilson is Vice President. In addition, long-time Ambassador- is Vice President. In addition, long-time Ambassador- at-Large, at-Large, John Henigin John Henigin, Fishtalk Radio, has become , Fishtalk Radio, has become a Director. Many thanks to these volunteers as they a Director. Many thanks to these volunteers as they guide the course of Vagabundos. guide the course of Vagabundos.

Carrie lives in Monterey and is a Marine Biologist Carrie lives in Monterey and is a Marine Biologist with more than 30 years of experience working for the with more than 30 years of experience working for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. She is also California Department of Fish and Wildlife. She is also a ﬁ shing and hunting columnist for Western Outdoor a ﬁ shing and hunting columnist for Western Outdoor News with more than 900 columns published over the News with more than 900 columns published over the past 18 years. past 18 years.

Carrie’s passions are ﬁ shing, hiking, travel and Carrie’s passions are ﬁ shing, hiking, travel and promoting outdoor adventures and opportunities promoting outdoor adventures and opportunities through writing, photography, seminars and tours. She through writing, photography, seminars and tours. She is an avid outdoors enthusiast, equestrian, outdoor is an avid outdoors enthusiast, equestrian, outdoor writer, wildlife photographer, ﬁ shing and hunting writer, wildlife photographer, ﬁ shing and hunting educator, aquarium naturalist guide, event coordinator educator, aquarium naturalist guide, event coordinator and is an NRA ﬁ rearms instructor. and is an NRA ﬁ rearms instructor.

Wilson’s travels have taken her throughout the U.S. Wilson’s travels have taken her throughout the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada, Mexico (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada, Mexico including Baja California, Central America, U.K., including Baja California, Central America, U.K., Iceland and 17 trips throughout more than 20 additional Iceland and 17 trips throughout more than 20 additional European countries. European countries.

John is a past President of Outdoor Writers Association
John is a past President of Outdoor Writers Association
of
California
(OWAC.org),
and
a
long-time
of
California
(OWAC.org),
and
a
long-time
Ambassador-at-Large of the VAGABUNDOS DEL
Ambassador-at-Large of the VAGABUNDOS DEL
MAR and is on the Board of the of the Lake Cachuma
MAR and is on the Board of the of the Lake Cachuma
Nature Center.
Nature Center.

His program, Fish Hunt Talk Radio, nationally His program, Fish Hunt Talk Radio, nationally syndicated, has been honored eight times by The syndicated, has been honored eight times by The Outdoor Writers Association as “Best outdoor Radio Outdoor Writers Association as “Best outdoor Radio Show of the Year.” Show of the Year.”

Living in Santa Barbara and a legal resident of Cabo Living in Santa Barbara and a legal resident of Cabo San Lucas, John keeps a boat in Lake Cachuma and San Lucas, John keeps a boat in Lake Cachuma and spends a lot of time after big game ﬁ sh. As operator of spends a lot of time after big game ﬁ sh. As operator of “Reel Fun Adventures,” he hosts ﬁ shing trips to Alaska, “Reel Fun Adventures,” he hosts ﬁ shing trips to Alaska, Baja and Costa Rica as a regular part of his job. He is Baja and Costa Rica as a regular part of his job. He is the master of helping folks plan ﬁ shing trips and also the master of helping folks plan ﬁ shing trips and also leads many ﬂ y-in once-in-a lifetime ﬁ shing trips. John leads many ﬂ y-in once-in-a lifetime ﬁ shing trips. John also always ﬁ nds time to sponsor kids ﬁ shing derbies also always ﬁ nds time to sponsor kids ﬁ shing derbies and to take kids out on his boat at the lake. See on Page and to take kids out on his boat at the lake. See on Page 8 in Activities of his current ﬁ shing trip. 8 in Activities of his current ﬁ shing trip.

REGULATIONS REGULATIONS

We are still trying to determine what the requirement We are still trying to determine what the requirement is for Temporary Import Vehicle Permits (TIP) in Baja. is for Temporary Import Vehicle Permits (TIP) in Baja. At the Tecate border crossing, our Baja Direct Caravan At the Tecate border crossing, our Baja Direct Caravan in early January and the Beaches & Whales Caravan in in early January and the Beaches & Whales Caravan in February were told that a TIP in Baja was only required February were told that a TIP in Baja was only required for boats. At the Tijuana border crossing, however, for boats. At the Tijuana border crossing, however, we are hearing that a TIP is required for motorhomes we are hearing that a TIP is required for motorhomes and they are being issued there. Then, just this week and they are being issued there. Then, just this week a caravan headed down for the LA Bay Tournament a caravan headed down for the LA Bay Tournament crossed at Tijuana and they were not required to get a crossed at Tijuana and they were not required to get a TIP. TIP.

We will continue to research this and notify Members. We will continue to research this and notify Members. Check our Website, Hotbox and Facebook page. Email Check our Website, Hotbox and Facebook page. Email Bulletins will be sent out as we have more information. Bulletins will be sent out as we have more information.

The ofﬁ ce is now assisting in issuing TIP’s for The ofﬁ ce is now assisting in issuing TIP’s for motorhomes. A two-week lead time is necessary. The motorhomes. A two-week lead time is necessary. The fee can be paid to the ofﬁ ce, but the form is mailed fee can be paid to the ofﬁ ce, but the form is mailed directly to you from Aduana. If it doesn’t reach you in directly to you from Aduana. If it doesn’t reach you in time, the ofﬁ ce can help with follow up. If you have time, the ofﬁ ce can help with follow up. If you have information or a recent experience when crossing, information or a recent experience when crossing, please share it. That is one of the major strengths please share it. That is one of the major strengths of our Club, Members sharing with Members of our Club, Members sharing with Members.

MEDEVAC MEDEVAC

Vagabundos is now offering reliable Emergency Travel Vagabundos is now offering reliable Emergency Travel MedEvac Insurance! This is not your average MedEvac MedEvac Insurance! This is not your average MedEvac membership or insurance program. Beware of other membership or insurance program. Beware of other plans that provide evacuation coverage only to the plans that provide evacuation coverage only to the “nearest suitable facility”, rather than to your home “nearest suitable facility”, rather than to your home hospital. Travel MedEvac plans are underwritten by hospital. Travel MedEvac plans are underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Afﬁ liated Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Afﬁ liated A+ rated insurance companies. A+ rated insurance companies.

If you are traveling more than 150 miles from your home, If you are traveling more than 150 miles from your home, and you are admitted to a hospital for a critical injury and you are admitted to a hospital for a critical injury or illness and you are in need of a medical evacuation, or illness and you are in need of a medical evacuation, our partner Air Ambulance Worldwide will manage our partner Air Ambulance Worldwide will manage your medical evacuation utilizing a highly accredited your medical evacuation utilizing a highly accredited network of experienced air ambulance providers to network of experienced air ambulance providers to bring you home. bring you home.

Wherever you may travel throughout the world, a Wherever you may travel throughout the world, a Travel MedEvac premium medical evacuation plan Travel MedEvac premium medical evacuation plan may be the single most important coverage you should may be the single most important coverage you should obtain when traveling. obtain when traveling.

For a quote and full details please visit https://www. For a quote and full details please visit https://www. vagabundos.com/tme.html vagabundos.com/tme.html

PHOTO CONTEST PHOTO CONTEST 2017 PHOTO CONTEST RESULTS 2017 PHOTO CONTEST RESULTS

The entries for the 2017 Photo Contest (extended to May The entries for the 2017 Photo Contest (extended to May 2018), once again made it difﬁ cult to choose our award 2018), once again made it difﬁ cult to choose our award recipients. Vag Members continue to show their talents recipients. Vag Members continue to show their talents by submitting ever more outstanding entries. Look for by submitting ever more outstanding entries. Look for them in future Chubascos and our online portals. them in future Chubascos and our online portals.

We didn’t receive enough feedback on adding a Video We didn’t receive enough feedback on adding a Video or Drone category, so that’s been tabled for now until or Drone category, so that’s been tabled for now until there’s enough interest. There is a fairly large drone there’s enough interest. There is a fairly large drone community in Baja for those who are interested. community in Baja for those who are interested.

Vag Member Vag Member Steve Wedi Steve Wedi gave us a link to his own gave us a link to his own YouTube Channel, which has some great Baja videos. YouTube Channel, which has some great Baja videos. Search “bajatrawler” on YouTube to see them. For those Search “bajatrawler” on YouTube to see them. For those interested in using Drones in Baja, I suggest visiting the interested in using Drones in Baja, I suggest visiting the Baja Drones Group on the DIY Drones site at https:// Baja Drones Group on the DIY Drones site at https:// diydrones.com/group/bajadrones diydrones.com/group/bajadrones Here are the Winning Entries for 2017 Here are the Winning Entries for 2017 WILDLIFE WILDLIFE Winner – “Horned Owl on Rock Face” (Current Winner – “Horned Owl on Rock Face” (Current Chubasco cover picture) by Chubasco cover picture) by Susan Ticehurst Susan Ticehurst Runner Up – “4 Pelican Line-up”, by Runner Up – “4 Pelican Line-up”, by Korinne Korinne Flowers Flowers

SCENERY
SCENERY
Winner – “Sailboat Sunset”, by
Winner – “Sailboat Sunset”, by Bruce Purcell
Bruce Purcell
Runner Up – “Silver Lake, B.C.” by
Runner Up – “Silver Lake, B.C.” by Dave Gunall
Dave Gunall

ACTION ACTION Winner – “Sunset Lantern Offering Release at Bahia Winner – “Sunset Lantern Offering Release at Bahia Quemato” by Quemato” by Steve Ticehurst Steve Ticehurst

PETS PETS Winner – “Dog in Church entrance looking for Winner – “Dog in Church entrance looking for Worshippers” Bahia Salinas, Isla Carmen Worshippers” Bahia Salinas, Isla Carmen by by Susan Ticehurst Susan Ticehurst

Runner Up – “Biker Dog Gracie”, by
Runner Up – “Biker Dog Gracie”, by Ken Webb
Ken Webb

HONORABLE MENTIONS HONORABLE MENTIONS “Cardon Cactus w/ VW Bug”, “Waning Moon “Cardon Cactus w/ VW Bug”, “Waning Moon Sunset”, – Sunset”, – Leslie Reams Leslie Reams

“Whale Statue on the Malecon at Sunset”, “Whale Statue on the Malecon at Sunset”, – – Steve Ticehurst Steve Ticehurst

This year’s contest began in mid-May as we extended This year’s contest began in mid-May as we extended the 2017 contest, and will run until next May. Keep the 2017 contest, and will run until next May. Keep sending in your pics! Same Rules apply. sending in your pics! Same Rules apply.

YEAR PINS YEAR PINS

Takao Aratani – 15 years
Takao Aratani – 15 years
Guy Bonnivier – 20 years
Guy Bonnivier – 20 years
Noel & Marguerite Casey – 15 years
Noel & Marguerite Casey – 15 years
Leslie John Cox & Heidi Tate – 15 years
Leslie John Cox & Heidi Tate – 15 years
Bob Krempin – 10 years
Bob Krempin – 10 years
Fred Kresge – 10 years
Fred Kresge – 10 years
Fritz & Roberta Kyer – 15 years
Fritz & Roberta Kyer – 15 years
Robert & Angela Perdue – 15 years
Robert & Angela Perdue – 15 years
James & Barbara Rand – 20 years
James & Barbara Rand – 20 years
Albert & Kathleen Smatsky – 20 years
Albert & Kathleen Smatsky – 20 years
Mark & Bette Sutherlin – 10 years
Mark & Bette Sutherlin – 10 years
Don & Margaret Wilson – 15 years
Don & Margaret Wilson – 15 years
Steve & Maura Zigler – 15 years
Steve & Maura Zigler – 15 years

FRED HALL SHOW FRED HALL SHOW

Long Beach
Long Beach
March 7-11, 2018
March 7-11, 2018

By Mike Bales By Mike Bales

For the 27th consecutive year the Vagabundos del For the 27th consecutive year the Vagabundos del Mar had a booth at the largest show of its type in the Mar had a booth at the largest show of its type in the West. New Memberships were the highest in several West. New Memberships were the highest in several

years, plus Member renewals were up. It looks like we
years, plus Member renewals were up. It looks like we
must be doing something right as a Club. Once again
must be doing something right as a Club. Once again
manning the booth was
manning the booth was Ron Ury
Ron Ury, and
, and Rick
Rick and
and Marie
Marie
Thompson
Thompson for ﬁ ve days.
for ﬁ ve days.

During the last 27 years I have had the privilege to run During the last 27 years I have had the privilege to run not only the Long Beach Show, but shows in Ventura, not only the Long Beach Show, but shows in Ventura, San Mateo, Del Mar, and Sacramento for a total of 35 San Mateo, Del Mar, and Sacramento for a total of 35 shows. Our booth has always been well received by the shows. Our booth has always been well received by the public. I have been fortunate to have had knowledgeable public. I have been fortunate to have had knowledgeable Vag volunteers working in the booth over the years. Vag volunteers working in the booth over the years. Without a doubt this has led to our overall success. Without a doubt this has led to our overall success. I feel it’s the time to pass the torch to some of our I feel it’s the time to pass the torch to some of our younger Members to take over the shows in the future. younger Members to take over the shows in the future.

(We’re looking to new Vice President (We’re looking to new Vice President Carrie Carrie Wilson Wilson to head up the Long Beach booth next year. to head up the Long Beach booth next year. Editor Editor)

TRAVEL TIPS TRAVEL TIPS

Jonathan Roldan Jonathan Roldan, Western Outdoor News Baja , Western Outdoor News Baja Columnist and Owner of Tailhunter Sportﬁ shing Columnist and Owner of Tailhunter Sportﬁ shing International with his wife, Jill, mentions in his WON International with his wife, Jill, mentions in his WON Column of June 22, 2018, some really good tips and Column of June 22, 2018, some really good tips and ideas for booking ﬂ ight travel. Jill from ﬁ rst-hand ideas for booking ﬂ ight travel. Jill from ﬁ rst-hand knowledge and research is a ninja for booking travel. knowledge and research is a ninja for booking travel. Vagabundos will be looking at doing more ﬂ y in trips Vagabundos will be looking at doing more ﬂ y in trips in the future. Let us know what areas and tours would in the future. Let us know what areas and tours would interest you. In the past we have had some great cruises interest you. In the past we have had some great cruises in the Caribbean on the supply ship, Amazing Grace. in the Caribbean on the supply ship, Amazing Grace. Email [email protected] with your suggestions. Email [email protected] with your suggestions.

CHUBASCO CHUBASCO

We endeavor to keep We endeavor to keep publishing the hard copy of publishing the hard copy of the Chubasco, but sometimes experience technical the Chubasco, but sometimes experience technical difﬁ culties. This time it is because of the internet difﬁ culties. This time it is because of the internet provider, Comcast. We print in-house. There were 15 provider, Comcast. We print in-house. There were 15 Email Bulletins sent out last year to supplement the Email Bulletins sent out last year to supplement the Chubasco. Check our Hotbox on the Website Home Chubasco. Check our Hotbox on the Website Home Page, Email Bulletins and Social Media pages for up- Page, Email Bulletins and Social Media pages for up- to-date information. Check to see we have your very to-date information. Check to see we have your very latest email address, and that you have Vagabundos. latest email address, and that you have Vagabundos. com added to your spam whitelist. com added to your spam whitelist.

ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

15th ANNUAL
15th ANNUAL
HIGH SIERRA CAMPOUT
HIGH SIERRA CAMPOUT
AND KOKANEE SALMON
AND KOKANEE SALMON

TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT

AUGUST 23-26 AUGUST 23-26

Thanks to a rainy season last year, the 15th Annual Thanks to a rainy season last year, the 15th Annual High Sierra Campout and Kokanee Fish Tournament High Sierra Campout and Kokanee Fish Tournament will be held. Registration will be Thursday evening will be held. Registration will be Thursday evening with a community BBQ dinner. The tournament will with a community BBQ dinner. The tournament will start Friday. Fishing can commence one half hour start Friday. Fishing can commence one half hour before dawn and weigh in will end at 2:00 pm. Friday before dawn and weigh in will end at 2:00 pm. Friday night we will have a margarita party and potluck dinner. night we will have a margarita party and potluck dinner. Saturday, ﬁ shing can commence one half hour before Saturday, ﬁ shing can commence one half hour before dawn and weigh in will end at 2:00 pm. The award dawn and weigh in will end at 2:00 pm. The award presentation will be held after the weigh-in on Saturday presentation will be held after the weigh-in on Saturday afternoon. A ﬁ sh fry will be planned, hopefully with afternoon. A ﬁ sh fry will be planned, hopefully with ﬁ sh caught, and potluck side dishes. And then one more ﬁ sh caught, and potluck side dishes. And then one more potluck – a Survivor’s Breakfast on Sunday morning potluck – a Survivor’s Breakfast on Sunday morning before departing. before departing.

Camping will be dry, but there are chemical toilets, Camping will be dry, but there are chemical toilets, picnic tables, benches, BBQ pits, a great community picnic tables, benches, BBQ pits, a great community ﬁ re pit and spaces for RV trailer and tent camping. ﬁ re pit and spaces for RV trailer and tent camping. Although the Fishing Tournament is the feature event, Although the Fishing Tournament is the feature event, there are always plenty of other activities for those there are always plenty of other activities for those who just want to relax and enjoy the mountains and who just want to relax and enjoy the mountains and lake scenery. Stampede is a good place to kayak. There lake scenery. Stampede is a good place to kayak. There will also be many camp games including horseshoes, will also be many camp games including horseshoes, washer toss and Mexican train. washer toss and Mexican train.

Directions: Stampede Reservoir is located in the Sierra Directions: Stampede Reservoir is located in the Sierra Nevada east of Truckee. Please visit www.vagabundos. Nevada east of Truckee. Please visit www.vagabundos. com/kokanee_tournament.htm for temporary road com/kokanee_tournament.htm for temporary road closure and detour route. You will need to use State closure and detour route. You will need to use State Route 89 not Stampede Meadows Road. Route 89 not Stampede Meadows Road.

The cost is $150 per rig with two people. $5 per person The cost is $150 per rig with two people. $5 per person over two people. The cost includes your RV site for over two people. The cost includes your RV site for three nights and tournament registration. three nights and tournament registration.

To sign up and pay your fee and obtain more information, To sign up and pay your fee and obtain more information, call the Vag ofﬁ ce at call the Vag ofﬁ ce at 800-47-4-BAJA (2252) . Leader is . Leader is Larry Wilkinson. Larry Wilkinson.

SAN QUINTIN
SAN QUINTIN
FISHING TOURNAMENT
FISHING TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Held over Labor Day weekend, this is another great Held over Labor Day weekend, this is another great Vagabundos tournament. Fishing last year was Vagabundos tournament. Fishing last year was spectacular and we expect the same for this year. The spectacular and we expect the same for this year. The location is Don Eddie’s Landing, the must stop Baja location is Don Eddie’s Landing, the must stop Baja location. The road into Don Eddie’s and San Quintin location. The road into Don Eddie’s and San Quintin Bay is now paved. Vagabundos discounts are given, the Bay is now paved. Vagabundos discounts are given, the food is great and the staff is always very hospitable – food is great and the staff is always very hospitable – they go the extra mile. they go the extra mile. Freddie Washington Freddie Washington Make your reservations now by calling the Make your reservations now by calling the Vagabundos ofﬁ ce at Vagabundos ofﬁ ce at 800-47-4-BAJA (2252).

ADVENTURE TOURS 2018-2019 ADVENTURE TOURS 2018-2019

CST# 2044242-40 CST# 2044242-40 PASSPORTS WILL BE REQUIRED PASSPORTS WILL BE REQUIRED

BAJA DIRECT CARAVAN January 2019

This caravan introduces ﬁ rst-time Baja RVers to an easy way to experience Baja’s warmth and hospitality. Travel south to escape the northern cold winter before it really gets going. Head down Baja 1 with leaders who are well-experienced Baja travelers who know all the ropes for making Baja travel as easy as driving to your local supermarket. The price is low, $680 per rig. We also have the highest quality, low-cost Mexican vehicle insurance for your RV and towed vehicle. We will meet near the San Diego border. We’ll plan to drive at no more than 50 mph, covering between 170 and 250 miles a day and driving between 4 to 7 daylight hours. Overnight stops will be in San Quintin, Guerrero Negro, Concepcion Bay, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas – 10 days traveling. You are free to drop out where you wish or return with the Wagon Master. Non- members will receive membership free. Call the Vag Ofﬁ ce at 800-47-4-BAJA (2252) or visit the website at Vagabundos.com

BEACHES AND WHALES ROUND-TRIP BEACHES AND WHALES ROUND-TRIP

February 2019 February 2019

The past recent years have seen record numbers of gray The past recent years have seen record numbers of gray whales in the lagoons on the Paciﬁ c side of Baja. All whales in the lagoons on the Paciﬁ c side of Baja. All indications are numbers are still increasing and 2019 indications are numbers are still increasing and 2019

will be even better. The 2018 Caravan found blue whales will be even better. The 2018 Caravan found blue whales (the largest animal ever on the planet), humpbacks, (the largest animal ever on the planet), humpbacks, ﬁ nbacks and gray whales. We are amazed that year ﬁ nbacks and gray whales. We are amazed that year after year as we have made the trek to Baja to seek the after year as we have made the trek to Baja to seek the whales, we have not had a trip without an opportunity whales, we have not had a trip without an opportunity to actually touch a gray whale in their habitat. For us to actually touch a gray whale in their habitat. For us it is a humbling experience each time we view these it is a humbling experience each time we view these intelligent mammals in the place they’ve chosen to birth intelligent mammals in the place they’ve chosen to birth their calves – as the Mexicans say – the gray whales are their calves – as the Mexicans say – the gray whales are Mexican by birth. In one of the most remarkable annual Mexican by birth. In one of the most remarkable annual migrations nature offers, Paciﬁ c gray whales make the migrations nature offers, Paciﬁ c gray whales make the 5,000 mile trip from the chilly feeding grounds of the 5,000 mile trip from the chilly feeding grounds of the Arctic to the safety of warm, shallow waters of the Arctic to the safety of warm, shallow waters of the Baja Peninsula for their breeding and calving season. Baja Peninsula for their breeding and calving season.

We will introduce you to these two favorite things to We will introduce you to these two favorite things to do and see in Baja and will take you down to Cabo do and see in Baja and will take you down to Cabo San Lucas and back to California in both RV’s and San Lucas and back to California in both RV’s and passenger cars. We’ll spend some nights on Baja’s best passenger cars. We’ll spend some nights on Baja’s best beach campgrounds. During the height of the season, beach campgrounds. During the height of the season, we will experience whale watching with gray whales in we will experience whale watching with gray whales in Scammon’s Lagoon and another lagoon, depending on Scammon’s Lagoon and another lagoon, depending on timing and number of whales present. These gray whale timing and number of whales present. These gray whale wintering areas have developed “friendly” mothers who wintering areas have developed “friendly” mothers who bring their calves right up to the boats and enjoy being bring their calves right up to the boats and enjoy being stroked. Mostly it’s the babies, pushed to the boat by stroked. Mostly it’s the babies, pushed to the boat by mama whale, who probably learned the behavior as a mama whale, who probably learned the behavior as a baby herself, who seem the most friendly and want to baby herself, who seem the most friendly and want to play with us. To connect with these friendly whales from play with us. To connect with these friendly whales from a small panga, looking right into their eye rolled toward a small panga, looking right into their eye rolled toward you, creates a distinctive awareness of these intelligent you, creates a distinctive awareness of these intelligent creatures, enhances the mind and exhilarates the soul. creatures, enhances the mind and exhilarates the soul. In Loreto we will search for magniﬁ cent blue whales In Loreto we will search for magniﬁ cent blue whales and other whale species like humpbacks and ﬁ nbacks. and other whale species like humpbacks and ﬁ nbacks. In La Paz we’ll seek another incredible gentle giant – In La Paz we’ll seek another incredible gentle giant – whale sharks. Again the 2018 Caravaners were able whale sharks. Again the 2018 Caravaners were able to swim with the whale sharks – a lifetime experience to swim with the whale sharks – a lifetime experience to be with these gentle giants in the water. Sometimes to be with these gentle giants in the water. Sometimes you have to keep kicking your swim ﬁ ns pretty fast to you have to keep kicking your swim ﬁ ns pretty fast to keep up with them. keep up with them. The fee per rig with two people is to be determined. Be sure your CB radio or two-way family radio is working. For more information visit the Beaches and Whales Tour page on our website at Vagabundos.com/beaches_whale.htm, or call Vag Headquarters at 800-47-4-BAJA (2252).

BEACHES, BEAUTY AND BEACHES, BEAUTY AND

BIODIVERSITY
BIODIVERSITY
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by PREMIERE TOUR LEADERS
PREMIERE TOUR LEADERS

DAVID & CONNIE JONES DAVID & CONNIE JONES

November 2019 November 2019

That’s what Costa Rica offers and that’s what we are That’s what Costa Rica offers and that’s what we are offering to Vagabundos at a phenomenal price and an offering to Vagabundos at a phenomenal price and an itinerary that suits our unique and independent travel itinerary that suits our unique and independent travel preferences. Put these dates on your calendar and sign up preferences. Put these dates on your calendar and sign up quickly; this will be a very small group and will sell out fast! quickly; this will be a very small group and will sell out fast!

Day 1, November 22: Fly independently to San Day 1, November 22: Fly independently to San José, Costa Rica. You will be met at the airport and José, Costa Rica. You will be met at the airport and transported to our hotel where we will have dinner transported to our hotel where we will have dinner and orientation. (Hotel: Studio Hotel; Meals: dinner) and orientation. (Hotel: Studio Hotel; Meals: dinner)

Day 2, November 23: We leave our hotel early and Day 2, November 23: We leave our hotel early and drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park on our drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park on our way to the boat that will take us along the river channels way to the boat that will take us along the river channels to the picturesque town of Tortuguero in Tortuguero to the picturesque town of Tortuguero in Tortuguero National Park; there we will learn about the lifestyle of National Park; there we will learn about the lifestyle of the local people and the conservation efforts to protect the local people and the conservation efforts to protect the sea turtles. (Hotel: Evergreen Lodge; Meals: BLD) the sea turtles. (Hotel: Evergreen Lodge; Meals: BLD)

Day 3, November 24: Tortuguero is an excellent place Day 3, November 24: Tortuguero is an excellent place for ecotourism. During the day and depending on the for ecotourism. During the day and depending on the weather conditions, we might enjoy a guided walk weather conditions, we might enjoy a guided walk through the jungle where you will learn how different through the jungle where you will learn how different animals, insects and birds interact with the forest animals, insects and birds interact with the forest plants, achieving a perfect balance between each plants, achieving a perfect balance between each species. We will take boat tour through the different species. We will take boat tour through the different natural channels of the National Park, where we natural channels of the National Park, where we can see different species of mammals, birds and can see different species of mammals, birds and reptiles. (Hotel: Evergreen Lodge; Meals: BLD) reptiles. (Hotel: Evergreen Lodge; Meals: BLD)

Day 4, November 25: Today we head back to the Day 4, November 25: Today we head back to the mainland to the town of La Fortuna, home of the mainland to the town of La Fortuna, home of the colossal Arenal Volcano with its remarkable cone, colossal Arenal Volcano with its remarkable cone, springs of healing thermal waters and well-tended springs of healing thermal waters and well-tended gardens. There will be independent time to enjoy gardens. There will be independent time to enjoy these healing waters at our fabulous hotel hot these healing waters at our fabulous hotel hot springs. (Hotel: Arenal Kioro Hotel; Meals: BL) springs. (Hotel: Arenal Kioro Hotel; Meals: BL)

Day 5, November 26: We will experience a forest Day 5, November 26: We will experience a forest in a very different way, walking over the canopy in in a very different way, walking over the canopy in the Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and then a hike the Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and then a hike along the base of the Arenal Volcano ending in a along the base of the Arenal Volcano ending in a delicious picnic served at the volcano viewpoint. delicious picnic served at the volcano viewpoint.

The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy other activities The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy other activities in the area. (Hotel: Arenal Kioro; Meals: BL) in the area. (Hotel: Arenal Kioro; Meals: BL)

Day 6, November 27: A beautiful, scenic drive will Day 6, November 27: A beautiful, scenic drive will take us to Monteverde, stopping to enjoy a traditional take us to Monteverde, stopping to enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant. Once in Monteverde, get lunch in a local restaurant. Once in Monteverde, get comfortable and prepare to explore this diverse area comfortable and prepare to explore this diverse area during our stay. (Hotel: Trapp Family Lodge; Meals: BL) during our stay. (Hotel: Trapp Family Lodge; Meals: BL)

Day 7, November 28: This is a day to explore the Day 7, November 28: This is a day to explore the cloud forest. We’ll start with a visit to the Santa Elena cloud forest. We’ll start with a visit to the Santa Elena Biological Reserve and a moderate wildlife hike. Lunch Biological Reserve and a moderate wildlife hike. Lunch will be on your own in one of the restaurants in Santa will be on your own in one of the restaurants in Santa Elena village. (Hotel: Trapp Family Lodge; Meals: B) Elena village. (Hotel: Trapp Family Lodge; Meals: B)

Day 8, November 29: Happy Thanksgiving! What Day 8, November 29: Happy Thanksgiving! What can be better than celebrating our Thanksgiving in the can be better than celebrating our Thanksgiving in the breathtaking landscapes of the Gulf of Nicoya. Our breathtaking landscapes of the Gulf of Nicoya. Our catamaran adventure is on board one of the largest catamaran adventure is on board one of the largest catamarans in Central America; it includes two Jacuzzis, catamarans in Central America; it includes two Jacuzzis, two resting nets, two cross water slides and snorkeling two resting nets, two cross water slides and snorkeling equipment. What a way to enjoy the evening sunset! (Hotel: equipment. What a way to enjoy the evening sunset! (Hotel: Si Como No Resort Spa & Wildlife Refuge; Meals:BD) Si Como No Resort Spa & Wildlife Refuge; Meals:BD)

Day 9, November 30: Today we will explore Manuel Day 9, November 30: Today we will explore Manuel Antonio, one of the most famous national parks in Antonio, one of the most famous national parks in the Costa Rican park system. We’ll take a moderate the Costa Rican park system. We’ll take a moderate three-hour walk where our guide will share secrets three-hour walk where our guide will share secrets of the Coastal Wet Forest and the wonders of the of the Coastal Wet Forest and the wonders of the park, including the diverse variety of wildlife. After park, including the diverse variety of wildlife. After the hike, enjoy some time on the beautiful beaches the hike, enjoy some time on the beautiful beaches within the park. This evening we will enjoy a special within the park. This evening we will enjoy a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant to re-live our farewell dinner at a local restaurant to re-live our Costa Rican adventure and cement our newfound Costa Rican adventure and cement our newfound friendships. (Hotel: Is Como No Resort; Meals: BD) friendships. (Hotel: Is Como No Resort; Meals: BD)

Day 10, December 1: After breakfast we will be Day 10, December 1: After breakfast we will be transported back to San Juan Santamaria International transported back to San Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José for our ﬂ ights home. (Meals: B) Airport in San José for our ﬂ ights home. (Meals: B) Double occupancy $5,300. Double occupancy $5,300.

BAJA EAST CAPE FISHING BAJA EAST CAPE FISHING

Reel Fun East Cape 2018 Reel Fun East Cape 2018 Thursday September 27 to Monday October 1st Thursday September 27 to Monday October 1st

4 Nights, 2 day Cruiser ﬁ shing. $875 Including tax pp. 4 Nights, 2 day Cruiser ﬁ shing. $875 Including tax pp. Price is based on two per room and four per cruiser. Price is based on two per room and four per cruiser. Now you can have it all. This trip includes rooms, Now you can have it all. This trip includes rooms, boats, ﬁ shing gear, Tee shirt and tax. Shuttle from and boats, ﬁ shing gear, Tee shirt and tax. Shuttle from and

to airport will vary by number of people in your group. to airport will vary by number of people in your group. Normally about $50 per person. Normally about $50 per person.

Four stress free nights with two days in comfortable Four stress free nights with two days in comfortable cruisers, and all you have to do is show up! cruisers, and all you have to do is show up!

The luxurious Las Palmas Beach front Resort has the The luxurious Las Palmas Beach front Resort has the ﬁ shing boats at your front door. Watch the beautiful ﬁ shing boats at your front door. Watch the beautiful sunrise at breakfast then walk over to the dock and be sunrise at breakfast then walk over to the dock and be ﬁ shing in minutes. After a successful day on the water ﬁ shing in minutes. After a successful day on the water stay cool at the swim up bar in the inﬁ nity pool. Or, do stay cool at the swim up bar in the inﬁ nity pool. Or, do some surf ﬁ shing, maybe a little golf or a swim in the some surf ﬁ shing, maybe a little golf or a swim in the warm Sea of Cortez. warm Sea of Cortez.

About an hour north of the Los Cabos Airport, the town About an hour north of the Los Cabos Airport, the town of Los Barriles is recognized as one of the best ﬁ shing of Los Barriles is recognized as one of the best ﬁ shing areas in the world. You will be ﬁ shing from Cabo areas in the world. You will be ﬁ shing from Cabo Pulmo to Cerralvo Island for a vast variety of exotic big Pulmo to Cerralvo Island for a vast variety of exotic big game ﬁ sh in the Sea of Cortez. Or, you may be ﬁ shing game ﬁ sh in the Sea of Cortez. Or, you may be ﬁ shing a few hundred yards from the resort. In September the a few hundred yards from the resort. In September the air and water is warm and the ﬁ shing is HOT. This is air and water is warm and the ﬁ shing is HOT. This is a peak time for Yellow Fin Tuna, big Dorado, Marlin, a peak time for Yellow Fin Tuna, big Dorado, Marlin, Wahoo, and more. No need for tackle and rods. Bring Wahoo, and more. No need for tackle and rods. Bring an ice chest, ﬁ sh preparation is available. You will catch an ice chest, ﬁ sh preparation is available. You will catch and release trophy ﬁ sh and bring home great table fare. and release trophy ﬁ sh and bring home great table fare. Vacuum packing is available. Vacuum packing is available.

Extra day ﬁ shing, ATV on the beach for surf ﬁ shing or Extra day ﬁ shing, ATV on the beach for surf ﬁ shing or side trips can be arranged at discounted pricing. side trips can be arranged at discounted pricing.

What’s not included??? Tips and beverages, meals and What’s not included??? Tips and beverages, meals and airport shuttle. Very limited space. For more information airport shuttle. Very limited space. For more information contact, contact, John John 805-207-3522 or [email protected] 805-207-3522 or [email protected]

2018 BAJA MOTORCYCLE TOUR 2018 BAJA MOTORCYCLE TOUR

We ended up with a group of ﬁ ve riders, 2 Goldwings, a We ended up with a group of ﬁ ve riders, 2 Goldwings, a Spyder, a Yamaha and a KTM 1190. We left San Diego Spyder, a Yamaha and a KTM 1190. We left San Diego after breakfast at the border Denny’s and changing some after breakfast at the border Denny’s and changing some dollars to pesos. We traveled down the toll road ($17 dollars to pesos. We traveled down the toll road ($17 pesos per gate for motorcycles and 3 gates) to Ensenada pesos per gate for motorcycles and 3 gates) to Ensenada and then on through to San Quintin where we stayed in and then on through to San Quintin where we stayed in the Mission Santa Maria Hotel on the beach just south the Mission Santa Maria Hotel on the beach just south of town. The hotel is one of the old El Presidente/ La of town. The hotel is one of the old El Presidente/ La Pinta locations that has been remodeled and well cared Pinta locations that has been remodeled and well cared for by the new owner. for by the new owner.

The next day, we went down through El Rosario and The next day, we went down through El Rosario and Catavina (another La Pinta that is very nicely maintained Catavina (another La Pinta that is very nicely maintained with a new store across the road with promise of fuel with a new store across the road with promise of fuel

within 6 months. We continued to Bahia Los Angeles within 6 months. We continued to Bahia Los Angeles after lunch at Catavina. Not one, but two Pemex after lunch at Catavina. Not one, but two Pemex stations in LA Bay! We stayed at the Costa Del Sol stations in LA Bay! We stayed at the Costa Del Sol Motel, a small but friendly place with a nice restaurant Motel, a small but friendly place with a nice restaurant on site. The following day we found ourselves working on site. The following day we found ourselves working against a blustery wind as we made our way out to against a blustery wind as we made our way out to the junction with Highway 1. As we turned south, the the junction with Highway 1. As we turned south, the wind was at our backs and things were much easier. wind was at our backs and things were much easier. San Ignacio was a short stop in the plaza to see the San Ignacio was a short stop in the plaza to see the mission and some lunch. We rode south through Santa mission and some lunch. We rode south through Santa Rosalia, Mulege and stopped in Loreto (394 miles) at the Rosalia, Mulege and stopped in Loreto (394 miles) at the Mission Santa Fe Hotel. After a soak in the hot tub, we Mission Santa Fe Hotel. After a soak in the hot tub, we walked next door for steaks and a few beers. On to La walked next door for steaks and a few beers. On to La Paz the next day, roads in very good shape, we tried the Paz the next day, roads in very good shape, we tried the new ONE La Paz Hotel. Nice new hotel with a rooftop new ONE La Paz Hotel. Nice new hotel with a rooftop swimming pool (beautiful but COLD). The rooms are swimming pool (beautiful but COLD). The rooms are nice and new if a bit small. Dinner was steak again at nice and new if a bit small. Dinner was steak again at Las Brisas (used to be a seafood place). Took the eastern Las Brisas (used to be a seafood place). Took the eastern mountainous route down to Cabo San Lucas. Worked mountainous route down to Cabo San Lucas. Worked our way through lots of trafﬁ c and found our hotel on our way through lots of trafﬁ c and found our hotel on the north edge of Cabo (Quinta Del Sol). Hotel was nice the north edge of Cabo (Quinta Del Sol). Hotel was nice and we took advantage of the hot tub and pool. Since we and we took advantage of the hot tub and pool. Since we spent two days there, we took a taxi to the waterfront and spent two days there, we took a taxi to the waterfront and did the tourist walk about. We visited the Cabo Wabo did the tourist walk about. We visited the Cabo Wabo for a few beers and then to the waterfront for lunch. for a few beers and then to the waterfront for lunch. We left Cabo the following day planning to go to Todos We left Cabo the following day planning to go to Todos Santos for breakfast. We started out in T-shirts , but as Santos for breakfast. We started out in T-shirts , but as we rounded the cape temperature dropped, and by the we rounded the cape temperature dropped, and by the time we stopped for breakfast my teeth were chattering. time we stopped for breakfast my teeth were chattering.

We rode north through La Paz and up to Loreto for two We rode north through La Paz and up to Loreto for two more nights at the Hotel Mission Santa Fe and more more nights at the Hotel Mission Santa Fe and more time in the hot tub. After Loreto, we rode (against the time in the hot tub. After Loreto, we rode (against the wind) to Guerrero Negro for the night. We spent the wind) to Guerrero Negro for the night. We spent the night at the Caracol Motel (just adequate) in the cold night at the Caracol Motel (just adequate) in the cold and wind. Following day was on to Catavina for the and wind. Following day was on to Catavina for the night. We went on to El Rosario the next morning and night. We went on to El Rosario the next morning and some of us were at the very edge of our fuel range. some of us were at the very edge of our fuel range. Fueling there, we continued on to San Diego for about Fueling there, we continued on to San Diego for about an hour long border crossing. an hour long border crossing.

Thoughts about the trip – 394 miles is a bit much in Thoughts about the trip – 394 miles is a bit much in Baja , I think maybe another day to cover that distance. Baja , I think maybe another day to cover that distance. Highways were really good with stretches north and Highways were really good with stretches north and south of Catavina where we did a lot of swerving to south of Catavina where we did a lot of swerving to avoid potholes. Baja now has asphalt paving machines avoid potholes. Baja now has asphalt paving machines and they are really using them. With few exceptions and they are really using them. With few exceptions (Santa Rosalia) the fuel stations accept credit cards. We (Santa Rosalia) the fuel stations accept credit cards. We also saw Chevron, BP, and Arco gas stations. We saw also saw Chevron, BP, and Arco gas stations. We saw temps from 85 to 63, so wise to bring layers. An extra temps from 85 to 63, so wise to bring layers. An extra

small can of fuel is a good thing, because some stations small can of fuel is a good thing, because some stations may run out of fuel from time to time. Be alert! Things may run out of fuel from time to time. Be alert! Things can go from great to Sh—t in seconds as demonstrated can go from great to Sh—t in seconds as demonstrated northbound into El Rosario a basketball size rock was northbound into El Rosario a basketball size rock was in the middle of our lane. The Spyder swerved toward in the middle of our lane. The Spyder swerved toward the southbound lane and a small truck went onto the the southbound lane and a small truck went onto the side of the road and then popped back onto the road side of the road and then popped back onto the road scaring the heck out of the next rider in line. We all scaring the heck out of the next rider in line. We all came out ﬁ ne, but could have been a major problem. came out ﬁ ne, but could have been a major problem. – – Todd Way Todd Way

ROAD REPORT ROAD REPORT

Ambassador-at-large Mike Trible – 7/23/18 Ambassador-at-large Mike Trible – 7/23/18 WARNING: WARNING: When exiting Mexico out of Tecate the When exiting Mexico out of Tecate the last right turn there is a stop light. A stop sign has been last right turn there is a stop light. A stop sign has been placed at the stop light and everyone must stop at the placed at the stop light and everyone must stop at the stop sign even if the stop light is green. I received a stop sign even if the stop light is green. I received a ticket for not stopping at the stop sign even when the ticket for not stopping at the stop sign even when the stop light was green. stop light was green.

The roads are good from Loreto north except around The roads are good from Loreto north except around Santa Rosalia. The potholes around Catavina have been Santa Rosalia. The potholes around Catavina have been ﬁ lled. The road is new north of Catavina. We would ﬁ lled. The road is new north of Catavina. We would not recommend the Desert Inn in San Ignacio; it has not recommend the Desert Inn in San Ignacio; it has become rundown. The Desert Inn in Catavina has been become rundown. The Desert Inn in Catavina has been updated but was the most expensive hotel. The Desert updated but was the most expensive hotel. The Desert Inn is no longer accepting the La Pinta travel club Inn is no longer accepting the La Pinta travel club card. Hotel Santa Maria in Santo Tomas was the least card. Hotel Santa Maria in Santo Tomas was the least expensive and was nice. expensive and was nice.

Director Freddie Washington – 7/17/18 Director Freddie Washington – 7/17/18 – South of – South of Loreto be cautious there are steep drop-offs on both Loreto be cautious there are steep drop-offs on both sides of the road for 2km. South of Ciudad Constitucion sides of the road for 2km. South of Ciudad Constitucion at 194km, there is a small amount of road construction. at 194km, there is a small amount of road construction. North of La Paz the ﬁ rst sign of major road construction North of La Paz the ﬁ rst sign of major road construction beginning at 62km. At this point slow down (dirt road beginning at 62km. At this point slow down (dirt road detour) to 56km marker. (road widening and repaving) detour) to 56km marker. (road widening and repaving) At 56km to 52km the highway has been repaved; At 56km to 52km the highway has been repaved; be careful because road driving lines have not been be careful because road driving lines have not been painted. La Paz to Los Barriles No road construction painted. La Paz to Los Barriles No road construction

and the road is in good condition. and the road is in good condition.

MEMBERS SPEAK MEMBERS SPEAK

Hola Vagabundos Hola Vagabundos, this year our Spring clinic was , this year our Spring clinic was held from April 16 through the 27th in La Paz, BCS, held from April 16 through the 27th in La Paz, BCS, Mexico. Volunteers for this clinic were as follows: Mexico. Volunteers for this clinic were as follows:

Brad Farrow Brad Farrow CPO(e) (Certiﬁ ed Prosthetist Orthotist, CPO(e) (Certiﬁ ed Prosthetist Orthotist, Emeritus), California Emeritus), California Louise Farrow Louise Farrow, RPT (Registered Physical Therapist), , RPT (Registered Physical Therapist), California California Mike Beck Mike Beck CPO, California CPO, California Jim Thompson Jim Thompson, Technician, Oregon , Technician, Oregon Justin Scott Justin Scott, Technician, Washington , Technician, Washington Beatriz Unger Beatriz Unger, Translator, La Paz, BCS, Mexico , Translator, La Paz, BCS, Mexico Dr. Alejandro Aguirre Dr. Alejandro Aguirre, La Paz, BCS , La Paz, BCS Victor Jimenez, Victor Jimenez, Physical Therapist, La Paz, BCS Physical Therapist, La Paz, BCS Professor Oscar Hernandez, Professor Oscar Hernandez, La Paz, BCS La Paz, BCS Numa Arce Numa Arce, Physical Therapy student, La Paz, BCS , Physical Therapy student, La Paz, BCS Hernan Soto Hernan Soto, Physical Therapy student, La Paz, BCS. , Physical Therapy student, La Paz, BCS.

77 total patients were provided the following systems: 77 total patients were provided the following systems: 8 Above Knee Prostheses 8 Above Knee Prostheses 5 Below Knee Prostheses 5 Below Knee Prostheses 1 Symes Prosthesis (ankle disarticulation) 1 Symes Prosthesis (ankle disarticulation) 27 Repairs including adjustments, liners, socks , etc… 27 Repairs including adjustments, liners, socks , etc… 2-AFO’s (custom below the knee braces) 2-AFO’s (custom below the knee braces) 7 pairs of Cascade AFO’s (premade, custom ﬁ t to 7 pairs of Cascade AFO’s (premade, custom ﬁ t to patients) patients) 4 pair custom arch supports 4 pair custom arch supports 1 TLSO (body jacket) repair 1 TLSO (body jacket) repair

A special thanks to Mobilize Mankind for the use of A special thanks to Mobilize Mankind for the use of their van for transportation purposes, and to the La their van for transportation purposes, and to the La Balandra Rotary Club members for providing lunch Balandra Rotary Club members for providing lunch each day. If any of the Vagabundos wish to donate: each day. If any of the Vagabundos wish to donate:

Limb Restoration Fund
Limb Restoration Fund
c/o San Ramon United Methodist Church
c/o San Ramon United Methodist Church
902 Danville Blvd.
902 Danville Blvd.
Alamo, California 94507
Alamo, California 94507

Request a receipt for tax purposes. Thank you for your Request a receipt for tax purposes. Thank you for your consideration, consideration, Paul and Shelley Boe Paul and Shelley Boe.

For years, Paul and Shelley have been helping the For years, Paul and Shelley have been helping the lives of the disabled and less fortunate in Baja for lives of the disabled and less fortunate in Baja for those who wouldn’t otherwise have an opportunity for those who wouldn’t otherwise have an opportunity for improvement. Thanks for all you do. Editor. improvement. Thanks for all you do. Editor.

I had a very good experience shipping a Kawasaki I had a very good experience shipping a Kawasaki Mule from TJ to a storage unit near the airport Mule from TJ to a storage unit near the airport in Los Cabos. The name of the shipper is in Los Cabos. The name of the shipper is Venice Venice Gutierrez Gutierrez COMBAJA, [email protected] COMBAJA, [email protected]

I recommend this group highly for getting things done I recommend this group highly for getting things done quickly and on schedule. Venice is very reliable as are quickly and on schedule. Venice is very reliable as are

all the people that we had contact with to get the Mule all the people that we had contact with to get the Mule to Los Cabos and delivered at the agreed time to the to Los Cabos and delivered at the agreed time to the right place. right place. – Patricia Phillips – Patricia Phillips

Member Member Armando Esparza Armando Esparza reported that Auto Zone reported that Auto Zone in Tijuana, Ensenada, San Quintin and La Paz stock in Tijuana, Ensenada, San Quintin and La Paz stock DEF ﬂ uid for diesel trucks. Tony Schuck said that the DEF ﬂ uid for diesel trucks. Tony Schuck said that the Chevrolet dealership in Cabo can also get it, but can be Chevrolet dealership in Cabo can also get it, but can be out for 3-4 days waiting for new inventory. out for 3-4 days waiting for new inventory.

REMINISCING CRUISING REMINISCING CRUISING

STORIES STORIES

by by Phil McCauley Phil McCauley

This installment of Phil’s story begins where it left This installment of Phil’s story begins where it left off in the last Chubasco: Another will follow this off in the last Chubasco: Another will follow this installment of Phil’s adventure. installment of Phil’s adventure.

As we left Florida ﬁ nally after almost four months, it As we left Florida ﬁ nally after almost four months, it was of course into the coastal region of Georgia. It was was of course into the coastal region of Georgia. It was here we had mixed luck. On the plus side the weather here we had mixed luck. On the plus side the weather turned good after a week or so of rain and wind and turned good after a week or so of rain and wind and crossing the large sounds and rivers in this swampy and crossing the large sounds and rivers in this swampy and marshy country can get nasty. On the ﬂ ip side of the coin, marshy country can get nasty. On the ﬂ ip side of the coin, the critters and no-seeums hit one night as we anchored the critters and no-seeums hit one night as we anchored off Hilton Head Island just across the border into South off Hilton Head Island just across the border into South Carolina that rivaled anything I’ve ever gotten on the Carolina that rivaled anything I’ve ever gotten on the Cortez, and I mean really Bad!! I’m still itchin; you Cortez, and I mean really Bad!! I’m still itchin; you know like when you get in a hot shower they all seem know like when you get in a hot shower they all seem to come back again. Actually, this part of the trip is just to come back again. Actually, this part of the trip is just not worth doing. It’s mostly a low-proﬁ le countryside not worth doing. It’s mostly a low-proﬁ le countryside of swamps, marches and bugs, and they can have it. of swamps, marches and bugs, and they can have it.

On the move again —
On the move again —

Speaking of moving, traveling with a trawler is a basic Speaking of moving, traveling with a trawler is a basic 7-8 knot dash through the water. Keeping a planning 7-8 knot dash through the water. Keeping a planning boat down at that speed takes on some surprising side boat down at that speed takes on some surprising side beneﬁ ts. I kept some good stats of performance and beneﬁ ts. I kept some good stats of performance and there are some social beneﬁ ts also, some of which I’ll there are some social beneﬁ ts also, some of which I’ll share with you after I tell you about Charleston in the share with you after I tell you about Charleston in the next chapter. next chapter.

ANOTHER WATERFRONT ANOTHER WATERFRONT

PART FIVE PART FIVE

Mile Zero Mile Zero It’s Wednesday, May 14, Norfolk, Virginia. Yesterday It’s Wednesday, May 14, Norfolk, Virginia. Yesterday we threw a line around a cleat at the new ﬂ oating docks we threw a line around a cleat at the new ﬂ oating docks and immediately began what we considered to be a well- and immediately began what we considered to be a well- deserved celebration. After all, this was not just Norfolk, deserved celebration. After all, this was not just Norfolk, Virginia but on the charts, we have been following so Virginia but on the charts, we have been following so carefully for over a month this was also mile “zero” carefully for over a month this was also mile “zero” from here to Key West, 1250 miles south. So besides from here to Key West, 1250 miles south. So besides feeling pretty darn good about that accomplishment feeling pretty darn good about that accomplishment we did just about what all Vags would expect, had we did just about what all Vags would expect, had a mile “0” party. In light of that, today is probably a mile “0” party. In light of that, today is probably not a good day to be pounding on this typewriter. not a good day to be pounding on this typewriter.

This ﬁ nal leg of the Coastal Waterway before we This ﬁ nal leg of the Coastal Waterway before we started up the Chesapeake Bay began in Charleston started up the Chesapeake Bay began in Charleston South Carolina. Some call it the hub of the South where South Carolina. Some call it the hub of the South where much of the early history of our country unfolded. It much of the early history of our country unfolded. It served in the past as an important agriculture, shipping served in the past as an important agriculture, shipping and commerce center and it was here that the ﬁ rst shot and commerce center and it was here that the ﬁ rst shot of the Civil War was ﬁ red out at Fort Sumter in the Bay. of the Civil War was ﬁ red out at Fort Sumter in the Bay.

We warped that boat to the ancient old city docks, now a We warped that boat to the ancient old city docks, now a marina, and spent three days touring, eating and poking marina, and spent three days touring, eating and poking around this still proud and historic city. It was fun to around this still proud and historic city. It was fun to take a horse drawn carriage through the old and mostly take a horse drawn carriage through the old and mostly preserved or restored residential and business district. preserved or restored residential and business district. The operators are well versed on the intimate details of The operators are well versed on the intimate details of the period and each has a unique way of spinning yarns the period and each has a unique way of spinning yarns of the areas early history. There is a great deal of city of the areas early history. There is a great deal of city and personal pride demonstrated. The effort to keep and personal pride demonstrated. The effort to keep everything representative of those days when times were everything representative of those days when times were very different and most remarkable are the churches. very different and most remarkable are the churches. These old massive and beautiful structures have These old massive and beautiful structures have survived a lot of time and show little evidence of giving survived a lot of time and show little evidence of giving up now, it was also quite interesting to stroll through up now, it was also quite interesting to stroll through the grave yards, always it seems right on the ground of the grave yards, always it seems right on the ground of the church. Reading the worn inscriptions quickly takes the church. Reading the worn inscriptions quickly takes you back to those by-gone days. As we have traveled you back to those by-gone days. As we have traveled through the coastal towns it’s stops like this that made through the coastal towns it’s stops like this that made

us realize that a few days would not be enough to see us realize that a few days would not be enough to see and enjoy all there was. Almost reluctantly we had to and enjoy all there was. Almost reluctantly we had to move on. move on.

CAPTAIN QUIGG CAPTAIN QUIGG

We had arranged a mail pickup in Georgetown about We had arranged a mail pickup in Georgetown about 70 miles north and really had not planned more than 70 miles north and really had not planned more than just an overnight stop. Enough time to receive and just an overnight stop. Enough time to receive and process any business, the mail might bring. We were process any business, the mail might bring. We were tying up at the Gulf Oil dock right the main street tying up at the Gulf Oil dock right the main street of the town when this fellow came to lend a hand. I of the town when this fellow came to lend a hand. I thought at ﬁ rst, he was the dock master. Then the man thought at ﬁ rst, he was the dock master. Then the man in charge showed up and told us where he wanted in charge showed up and told us where he wanted us to be, so we moved. Shortly thereafter this fellow us to be, so we moved. Shortly thereafter this fellow again came over to the boat and offered his help again came over to the boat and offered his help should there be anything we needed. He introduced should there be anything we needed. He introduced himself and was just a real friendly and sincere type himself and was just a real friendly and sincere type guy, (so please meet our new friend Charlie Quigg guy, (so please meet our new friend Charlie Quigg). .

He’s a retired Architect out of New England who has a He’s a retired Architect out of New England who has a lifelong interest in boats, so much so that he acquired lifelong interest in boats, so much so that he acquired his 100-ton Captains ticket and it didn’t take long to his 100-ton Captains ticket and it didn’t take long to realize he truly has a wide knowledge of boats. He realize he truly has a wide knowledge of boats. He was currently returning from Florida where he had was currently returning from Florida where he had purchased an old 48 ft. Chris Craft and was taking purchased an old 48 ft. Chris Craft and was taking this old beauty to Rhode Island to restore it for resale. this old beauty to Rhode Island to restore it for resale. Well Charlie is one of those people you meet and Well Charlie is one of those people you meet and immediately like. Despite the fact that he was in there immediately like. Despite the fact that he was in there having to replace his port engine he was sincerely ready having to replace his port engine he was sincerely ready to help us should we need it. He was alone on his boat to help us should we need it. He was alone on his boat as his crew had been forced to return home when the as his crew had been forced to return home when the delay of the engine was going to take a couple weeks. delay of the engine was going to take a couple weeks. We were up having dinner that night at a pleasant dock We were up having dinner that night at a pleasant dock side restaurant and we decided to stay another day or side restaurant and we decided to stay another day or so to get better acquainted. The next day we all took so to get better acquainted. The next day we all took the Chamber of Commerce tour to see most of the the Chamber of Commerce tour to see most of the pre-revolutionary homes in this quaint old town. That pre-revolutionary homes in this quaint old town. That evening we whipped up a pot luck and sat out on the evening we whipped up a pot luck and sat out on the stern of the Chris and enjoyed hours of swappin stories stern of the Chris and enjoyed hours of swappin stories about our different boating areas. He told us about the about our different boating areas. He told us about the Palm tree there by the stern rail and yes, he even had Palm tree there by the stern rail and yes, he even had the steel ball bearings. With a name like Quigg to go the steel ball bearings. With a name like Quigg to go with it all, he’s obviously had a lot of fun with it. with it all, he’s obviously had a lot of fun with it.

We left the following day hoping to see him again up We left the following day hoping to see him again up the waterway or perhaps another day in his port or ours. the waterway or perhaps another day in his port or ours. Once again the best part is the good people you meet. Once again the best part is the good people you meet.

POWER FAILURE POWER FAILURE

We just poked along at the 50-75 mile a day pace and We just poked along at the 50-75 mile a day pace and were enjoying ourselves. Just south of the Marine base, were enjoying ourselves. Just south of the Marine base, Camp Lejeune, near Swansboro in North Carolina in the Camp Lejeune, near Swansboro in North Carolina in the midst of a rather severe thunder storm, we blew a seal midst of a rather severe thunder storm, we blew a seal on the main circulating water pump. Water was spraying on the main circulating water pump. Water was spraying all over the engine. I managed to seal off the carburetor all over the engine. I managed to seal off the carburetor and the distributor, but it soaked the alternator and and the distributor, but it soaked the alternator and eventually it went. With the Coast Guard monitoring eventually it went. With the Coast Guard monitoring our situation we limped into Swansboro under our own our situation we limped into Swansboro under our own power. The next day I replaced the pump on my Chevy power. The next day I replaced the pump on my Chevy engine but had no luck with the volt maker. With all engine but had no luck with the volt maker. With all the parts now cleaned and dry I switched over to the the parts now cleaned and dry I switched over to the variable charge rate rheostat system, a creation of Lodi variable charge rate rheostat system, a creation of Lodi California Vag Neal Weaver. Bingo it worked! Thanks California Vag Neal Weaver. Bingo it worked! Thanks buddy. It’s still on line. buddy. It’s still on line.

NORFOLK ASTERN NORFOLK ASTERN

From here it’s up the Chesapeake Bay for a month From here it’s up the Chesapeake Bay for a month then through the C and D Canal, down the Delaware then through the C and D Canal, down the Delaware Bay, around New Jersey to New York and into the Bay, around New Jersey to New York and into the Hudson river. That’s next, plus a word of pride, that Hudson river. That’s next, plus a word of pride, that I’ve neglected, about how the “Rainmaker” has been I’ve neglected, about how the “Rainmaker” has been cheered in several ports for bringing the much-needed cheered in several ports for bringing the much-needed rain to the drought-stricken countryside. rain to the drought-stricken countryside.

WINNING IS FUN WINNING IS FUN

It was the ﬁ rst day of summer, June 21st, when we pulled It was the ﬁ rst day of summer, June 21st, when we pulled into New York Harbor after a 30 mile dash up the New into New York Harbor after a 30 mile dash up the New Jersey coast. It must have been our destiny to have to Jersey coast. It must have been our destiny to have to make that ﬁ nal outside run and give the Atlantic Ocean make that ﬁ nal outside run and give the Atlantic Ocean one last swipe at us. This time however, we came out on one last swipe at us. This time however, we came out on top as the sea was ﬂ at or not yet awake. We came out of top as the sea was ﬂ at or not yet awake. We came out of the Manesquan Inlet at dawn that bright clear day and the Manesquan Inlet at dawn that bright clear day and put the Rainmaker up on the plane for the entire run. put the Rainmaker up on the plane for the entire run. Based on our previous encounters with his tumultuous Based on our previous encounters with his tumultuous old sea I think we just caught her nappin cause after we old sea I think we just caught her nappin cause after we rounded Sandy Hook and were heading for the inner rounded Sandy Hook and were heading for the inner New York Harbor I took one last look out to sea and New York Harbor I took one last look out to sea and sure enough she was building up out there. Displaying sure enough she was building up out there. Displaying

her anger, no doubt because the ﬁ nal round went to us. her anger, no doubt because the ﬁ nal round went to us.

THE BIG DAY THE BIG DAY

I think it was here that we ﬁ rst realized that perhaps I think it was here that we ﬁ rst realized that perhaps one year was not enough time for a trip like this. Just one year was not enough time for a trip like this. Just to cruise the Chesapeake would take a life time. But, it to cruise the Chesapeake would take a life time. But, it

was something I’ve always wanted to do so we gave it was something I’ve always wanted to do so we gave it our best shot and loved it. our best shot and loved it.

When it comes to Bays, I’ve always been impressed When it comes to Bays, I’ve always been impressed with the one at San Francisco and therefore probably with the one at San Francisco and therefore probably not ready for what the Chesapeake had to offer. First of not ready for what the Chesapeake had to offer. First of all, it’s vast. Like an inland sea with all the moods of all, it’s vast. Like an inland sea with all the moods of the biggies. Over 200 miles long and down at the open the biggies. Over 200 miles long and down at the open end it’s not uncommon to be out of sight of land. It’s end it’s not uncommon to be out of sight of land. It’s more comparable to cruising the Puget Sound from the more comparable to cruising the Puget Sound from the Olympic Peninsula to the San Juan’s and the Straits of Olympic Peninsula to the San Juan’s and the Straits of Georgia in B.C. The rivers alone that ﬂ ow into the bay Georgia in B.C. The rivers alone that ﬂ ow into the bay would take many boating seasons to explore, cruise and would take many boating seasons to explore, cruise and enjoy. We planned it, so we could at least get a brief enjoy. We planned it, so we could at least get a brief glimpse of its many sides. The secluded anchorages, glimpse of its many sides. The secluded anchorages, quaint old ﬁ shing villages, historic Annapolis and busy quaint old ﬁ shing villages, historic Annapolis and busy Baltimore. Baltimore.

SOME TIME OUT SOME TIME OUT

A month didn’t last long with so much to see and do A month didn’t last long with so much to see and do especially when you subtract some weather days. It especially when you subtract some weather days. It happened to be that time of year when spring is trying happened to be that time of year when spring is trying to grow into summer producing some wild weather out to grow into summer producing some wild weather out on the broad reaches of the Bay. We ﬁ nally named it on the broad reaches of the Bay. We ﬁ nally named it Thunder Bay as it seemed we were forever dodging our Thunder Bay as it seemed we were forever dodging our riding out from a thunderstorm. riding out from a thunderstorm.

We counted eight of these quick moving, crazy, violent We counted eight of these quick moving, crazy, violent and rumbling cats of nature that forced us to run for and rumbling cats of nature that forced us to run for cover or stay put. One that turned out to be interesting cover or stay put. One that turned out to be interesting was the day we ran in behind Gwynn Island on the West was the day we ran in behind Gwynn Island on the West Shore about a third of the way up. The bay had started Shore about a third of the way up. The bay had started to react to what was in the sky, so we went in behind the to react to what was in the sky, so we went in behind the island and worked our way up this long ﬁ nger of water. island and worked our way up this long ﬁ nger of water.

We were just looking for a quiet anchorage when we We were just looking for a quiet anchorage when we came to this yacht club that appeared to be closed up. came to this yacht club that appeared to be closed up. We tied up and found a lady inside the club house We tied up and found a lady inside the club house preparing for their season opening the following preparing for their season opening the following weekend, Memorial Day. This was at Mathews, Virginia weekend, Memorial Day. This was at Mathews, Virginia and as we came up the channel the homes along the and as we came up the channel the homes along the bank testiﬁ ed to the afﬂ uence of these folks who turned bank testiﬁ ed to the afﬂ uence of these folks who turned out to be the friendliest of all the good people we had out to be the friendliest of all the good people we had met so far along the way. The club Commodore saw us met so far along the way. The club Commodore saw us come up the channel from his home and came over to come up the channel from his home and came over to greet us. He drove us to town for supplies and gave us greet us. He drove us to town for supplies and gave us the area tour. He even took us to lunch before we left the area tour. He even took us to lunch before we left two days later. During our stay we were invited into two days later. During our stay we were invited into their homes and in the “It’s a small world” category their homes and in the “It’s a small world” category

we met a retired Sea Captain who had worked with a we met a retired Sea Captain who had worked with a friend of mine as a pilot down on the Panama Canal. friend of mine as a pilot down on the Panama Canal. They all got a kick out of the name of the boat after They all got a kick out of the name of the boat after the thunderstorm passed and left 2 inches of rain on the thunderstorm passed and left 2 inches of rain on their drought stricken countryside. It was a hard place their drought stricken countryside. It was a hard place to leave but our Club will be remembered by the burgee to leave but our Club will be remembered by the burgee hanging in their social room (bar) along with many hanging in their social room (bar) along with many other from clubs along the East Coast. other from clubs along the East Coast.

Continued next Chubasco… Continued next Chubasco…

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Cave Paintings of Baja California – Harry Crosby
Complete Book of Saltwater Fishing – Milt Rosko
Field Guide to Marine Mammals of Paciﬁ c – Allen
Gulf of California Coastal Ecology-by Johnson &Vazquez
Lagoon Time – Steven L Swartz
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Travel – DON’T DRIVE AT NIGHT OR CAMP ALONE. Road Conditions – Mexicali south to San Felipe on MEX 5 about 24 miles of incomplete road, it is rough but if you’re cau- tious, it’s very passable. Be on the lookout to avoid some rocks on the road. The potholes around Catavina have been ﬁ lled. The road is new north of Catavina. Be cautious driving in the newly paved areas as the driving lines have not yet been painted. Peso – 18.62 to the dollar. Fuel – Fuel – Magna (87 octane) 19.20 pesos/liter, $3.90 gal; Premium (93 octane) 20.70, $4.20 gal; diesel 20.13, $4.09 scarce at Guerrero Negro. At Catavina Magna & L.A. Bay Junction Magna & diesel from barrels – 5 gal minimum. Mainland Vehicle Fee – $44. Prepaid FMM’s – We have them for Members with a small handling fee. Fishing Licenses – $23.20/week, $34.80/month, $46.40/ year, with a small handling fee. Travel Buddies Calendar – Planning a Mexi- can trip? Go on our website to get on our Calen- dar or call our ofﬁ ce at (800) 47-4-BAJA (2252).

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