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Vice President – Bill Karr

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Gloria Jones
Bill Karr
Gary Kirkman
Tony Schuck
Freddie Washington
Carrie Wilson

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Executive Manager – Gloria Jones
Manager – Amy Halverson
Insurance Specialist – Michelle Ralston
Insurance Specialist – Shawna Newcomb
Oﬃ ce Assistant – Katlyn Beatty
Oﬃ ce Assistant – Twyla Johnson

PRESIDENT EMERITUS – Chet Sherman
COMMODORE ETERNAL – Ray Cannon

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Mike Bales
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Fifty Five Years Fifty Five Years ago the Vagabundos del ago the Vagabundos del Mar Boat and Travel Club Mar Boat and Travel Club was founded on the was founded on the principle of buddy boating – 29 people in 13 small principle of buddy boating – 29 people in 13 small trailer boats cruising from Bahia Kino across the trailer boats cruising from Bahia Kino across the Sea of Cortez in 1966. The Club has evolved into a Sea of Cortez in 1966. The Club has evolved into a non-proﬁ t organization with thousands of Members non-proﬁ t organization with thousands of Members and still fosters the buddy philosophy. Members are and still fosters the buddy philosophy. Members are very independent individuals with a strong sense of very independent individuals with a strong sense of adventure. Not only do Members explore on their adventure. Not only do Members explore on their own, but have come together with like minds to own, but have come together with like minds to experience the safety, special camaraderie and fun experience the safety, special camaraderie and fun of sharing those adventures with buddies in Mexico of sharing those adventures with buddies in Mexico and in Baja California. Many times new buddies and in Baja California. Many times new buddies become life-long friends and travel companions. become life-long friends and travel companions. Today with the internet, our popular Travel Buddies Today with the internet, our popular Travel Buddies Calendar gives a new way of ﬁ nding a buddy. Calendar gives a new way of ﬁ nding a buddy. We are reminded that some Members today may We are reminded that some Members today may not know of our Founders. We are grateful to our not know of our Founders. We are grateful to our Commodore Eternal Ray Cannon, and President Commodore Eternal Ray Cannon, and President Emeritus, Chet Sherman, for introducing us to Baja Emeritus, Chet Sherman, for introducing us to Baja and the Sea of Cortez and bringing us together. and the Sea of Cortez and bringing us together. Chet used to say this was a hobby he started in Chet used to say this was a hobby he started in his garage “that just got out of hand”. He had the his garage “that just got out of hand”. He had the special talent of “organizing the unorganizable” special talent of “organizing the unorganizable” and was a Pied Piper. He started writing our and was a Pied Piper. He started writing our publication, publication, Chubasco Chubasco, Spanish for big wind. The , Spanish for big wind. The dedication and hard work of the Club’s previous and dedication and hard work of the Club’s previous and present Oﬃ cers and Directors and many volunteer present Oﬃ cers and Directors and many volunteer Members have made the Club what it is today. Members have made the Club what it is today.

Through the years the Club has donated thousands Through the years the Club has donated thousands of dollars to worthwhile conservation and other of dollars to worthwhile conservation and other causes in the Western U.S. and Mexico; and causes in the Western U.S. and Mexico; and organized many activities and trips by boat and organized many activities and trips by boat and RV that ventured all over Mainland Mexico, RV that ventured all over Mainland Mexico, including the Yucatan and through the Copper including the Yucatan and through the Copper Canyon, Baja California, Bahamas, Canada, Alaska Canyon, Baja California, Bahamas, Canada, Alaska and locations in between. Other memorable trips and locations in between. Other memorable trips by air travel were made to the Caribbean and by air travel were made to the Caribbean and Guatemala, and there are other great adventures Guatemala, and there are other great adventures planned. We will be running recounts of these planned. We will be running recounts of these and would love to include your special adventure and would love to include your special adventure to share with Members. If you have trip photos, to share with Members. If you have trip photos, or older or newer ﬁ sh photos, send those in too. or older or newer ﬁ sh photos, send those in too. Many of us gather on the Sacramento-San Many of us gather on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta once a year at the Annual Joaquin Delta once a year at the Annual Crab Feed Event to reminisce over these and Crab Feed Event to reminisce over these and other past adventures and plan new ones. other past adventures and plan new ones. Ray Cannon expressed his love for small boat Ray Cannon expressed his love for small boat

cruising in a previously unpublished essay that is cruising in a previously unpublished essay that is included in Gene Kira’s book, included in Gene Kira’s book, The Unforgettable The Unforgettable Sea of Cortez Sea of Cortez. As we reﬂ ect over the past Half . As we reﬂ ect over the past Half Century, this expresses the founding Credo for the Century, this expresses the founding Credo for the adventurous band of small boaters that formed the adventurous band of small boaters that formed the Club. This essay follows: Club. This essay follows:

“To the young in spirit, no matter the years, to those “To the young in spirit, no matter the years, to those with an inner ache to thrill once again with wild and with an inner ache to thrill once again with wild and true adventure, or who long to capture the storybook true adventure, or who long to capture the storybook romance of cruising out in search of hidden treasure romance of cruising out in search of hidden treasure on an island, to explore painted caves for Indian on an island, to explore painted caves for Indian artifacts, and like a primitive, live oﬀ the fat of the artifacts, and like a primitive, live oﬀ the fat of the land and waters, for all this and more, I say ‘go down land and waters, for all this and more, I say ‘go down to the sea in little ships.” to the sea in little ships.”

“Go for a voyage searching among the baylets, “Go for a voyage searching among the baylets, coves and lagoons.” coves and lagoons.”

“Go ashore, build a camp and spend a night in the “Go ashore, build a camp and spend a night in the wilds and hear the plaintive mating calls of creatures wilds and hear the plaintive mating calls of creatures of the wilderness, the yowls and caterwauls of of the wilderness, the yowls and caterwauls of coyotes and cats challenging for your food, the coyotes and cats challenging for your food, the thunderous gurgles of snoring whales making thunderous gurgles of snoring whales making bedfellows of your boats, and the courting cries of bedfellows of your boats, and the courting cries of the nocturnal birds and katydids, all accompanied the nocturnal birds and katydids, all accompanied with the background music of little waves breaking with the background music of little waves breaking on the beach and the even more gentle winds.” on the beach and the even more gentle winds.”

“Sleep, and breathe deeply of the primeval and “Sleep, and breathe deeply of the primeval and tangy perfume wafted down on the balmy night tangy perfume wafted down on the balmy night breeze from blossoms of the wild hillside chaparral.” breeze from blossoms of the wild hillside chaparral.”

“Wake up by the chuckles of sea fowls announcing “Wake up by the chuckles of sea fowls announcing the dawn, to swim in warm, clear water or dive into the dawn, to swim in warm, clear water or dive into strange and beautiful marine gardens of ﬂ owering strange and beautiful marine gardens of ﬂ owering animals, succulent sea foods and rare sea shells.” animals, succulent sea foods and rare sea shells.”

“There are thousands of things to do, never before “There are thousands of things to do, never before done by modern man in these vast and uninhabited done by modern man in these vast and uninhabited places that once supported tens of thousands of places that once supported tens of thousands of Indians. You can cast for ﬁ sh where no angler has Indians. You can cast for ﬁ sh where no angler has dropped a hook, or cruise out to troll or bottom ﬁ sh, dropped a hook, or cruise out to troll or bottom ﬁ sh, with complete assurance of success. You can sail on to with complete assurance of success. You can sail on to new areas, each seeming more inspiring than the last.” new areas, each seeming more inspiring than the last.” “Although this Sea is vast, its smooth surface, “Although this Sea is vast, its smooth surface, almost waveless beaches, bizarre islands, baroque almost waveless beaches, bizarre islands, baroque shorelines and its wilderness character and shorelines and its wilderness character and abundant sea life make it ideal as a small craft abundant sea life make it ideal as a small craft wonder water world. Not only for those who still wonder water world. Not only for those who still

cherish that precious inner spark for adventure, cherish that precious inner spark for adventure, but for all of all ages who wish to rekindle it.” but for all of all ages who wish to rekindle it.”

“After spending half a lifetime in search of “After spending half a lifetime in search of adventure in many of the remote places of the adventure in many of the remote places of the earth, I can now say with all truth, that small earth, I can now say with all truth, that small boat cruising in the Cortez provides the most boat cruising in the Cortez provides the most exciting, most pleasurable, and most satisfying exciting, most pleasurable, and most satisfying method of fulﬁ lling that craving to experience method of fulﬁ lling that craving to experience the strange and unique in nature in the raw”. the strange and unique in nature in the raw”.

“But I learned the hard way that these voyages can “But I learned the hard way that these voyages can be enjoyed to the fullest only when they are well be enjoyed to the fullest only when they are well planned and carefully executed, and there are no planned and carefully executed, and there are no shortcuts to thoroughness.” shortcuts to thoroughness.”

“The Sea of Cortez is no place for the thoughtless. “The Sea of Cortez is no place for the thoughtless. Beautiful, calm mornings may bewitch the careless Beautiful, calm mornings may bewitch the careless outboarder to disaster; running down a favorable outboarder to disaster; running down a favorable tide or breeze may speed him beyond the range of tide or breeze may speed him beyond the range of his fuel supply; a lack of knowledge of weather his fuel supply; a lack of knowledge of weather reports and seasonal storm conditions can prove reports and seasonal storm conditions can prove hazardous.” hazardous.”

Ray Cannon’s Ray Cannon’s Sea of Cortez Sea of Cortez book lured many to the book lured many to the Vagabundo lifestyle. Ray left us in l977 and Chet Vagabundo lifestyle. Ray left us in l977 and Chet Sherman, a Pied Piper and Adventurer in his own Sherman, a Pied Piper and Adventurer in his own right, formulated the Club in ensuing years. Chet right, formulated the Club in ensuing years. Chet was the ﬁ rst President for 30 years until he left us was the ﬁ rst President for 30 years until he left us in 1996. Chet expanded horizons and drew near to in 1996. Chet expanded horizons and drew near to him those he chose to carry on his legacy who were him those he chose to carry on his legacy who were of like mind. Many of us who have driven Baja 1 of like mind. Many of us who have driven Baja 1 over numerous years and cruised the waters of the over numerous years and cruised the waters of the Sea of Cortez, know ﬁ rst-hand the advice back then Sea of Cortez, know ﬁ rst-hand the advice back then to be prepared is still true. Chet preached about to be prepared is still true. Chet preached about “shake-down” cruises and practice runs to “Baja “shake-down” cruises and practice runs to “Baja bomb test” your boat, trailer and rig before hitting bomb test” your boat, trailer and rig before hitting the road. Though there are many modern marinas the road. Though there are many modern marinas today with fuel much more available, it still pays today with fuel much more available, it still pays to be informed, watchful and well supplied. Baja l to be informed, watchful and well supplied. Baja l has been improved from the days when trailer boats has been improved from the days when trailer boats were towed through innumerable big potholes and were towed through innumerable big potholes and rough roads and launched over the sand on portable rough roads and launched over the sand on portable wire mesh tracks, but the road in some areas is still wire mesh tracks, but the road in some areas is still narrow with no shoulders. It’s stories of survival narrow with no shoulders. It’s stories of survival from broken trailer tongues or wheels rolling oﬀ from broken trailer tongues or wheels rolling oﬀ into the desert, axles breaking, being stuck in the into the desert, axles breaking, being stuck in the sand and the like when we used to say, ‘this is where sand and the like when we used to say, ‘this is where we separate the men from the boys.’ That came to we separate the men from the boys.’ That came to mind other times on launching the boat from the mind other times on launching the boat from the

trailer into the surf and hoping the engine would trailer into the surf and hoping the engine would start; or at anchor watch in a storm at night in the start; or at anchor watch in a storm at night in the rollers when wind direction changed in a Chubasco, rollers when wind direction changed in a Chubasco, hoping one of two anchors out would hold and you hoping one of two anchors out would hold and you wouldn’t wind up on the rocks. It takes a certain wouldn’t wind up on the rocks. It takes a certain resourcefulness to work out of a situation or resourcefulness to work out of a situation or predicament that just seems to happen when you are predicament that just seems to happen when you are in remote parts on an adventure. With buddies to in remote parts on an adventure. With buddies to help who carry spare parts or to crank a wrench or help who carry spare parts or to crank a wrench or change a hose, and then at the end of the day to retell change a hose, and then at the end of the day to retell and share the experience, it makes all the diﬀ erence. and share the experience, it makes all the diﬀ erence. The Club’s Mission still is — The Club’s Mission still is — “To help Members “To help Members travel safely, economically and enjoyably in all travel safely, economically and enjoyably in all of North America, especially Baja California.” of North America, especially Baja California.”

WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT Assisting ssisting Members to Travel Safely in Mexico Members to Travel Safely in Mexico

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Specializing in Baja for more than 55 years Specializing in Baja for more than 55 years Non-Proﬁ t Vagabundos del Mar is the Go-To place Non-Proﬁ t Vagabundos del Mar is the Go-To place for all your travel needs for your next trip to Mexico. for all your travel needs for your next trip to Mexico. Pioneers in Mexico Tourism who understand ﬁ rsthand Pioneers in Mexico Tourism who understand ﬁ rsthand the needs of travelers on the road and water. the needs of travelers on the road and water.

Vagabundos has tailored special policies at lower rates Vagabundos has tailored special policies at lower rates for Members based on our low loss ratio. For decades, for Members based on our low loss ratio. For decades, Vagabundos has provided aﬀ ordable insurance so Vagabundos has provided aﬀ ordable insurance so Members could stay longer in Mexico. Mexico Members could stay longer in Mexico. Mexico only recognizes liability underwritten by a Mexican only recognizes liability underwritten by a Mexican company. Liability insurance is required to operate a company. Liability insurance is required to operate a vehicle on Mexican roads. Bond and legal assistance is vehicle on Mexican roads. Bond and legal assistance is included with all policies. included with all policies.

Everyone’s situation is diﬀ erent, and it is important to Everyone’s situation is diﬀ erent, and it is important to choose the correct insurance policy for your needs. choose the correct insurance policy for your needs.

LIABILITY ONLY POLICY LIABILITY ONLY POLICY – Our liability only – Our liability only policy covers civil liability, legal aid and medical policy covers civil liability, legal aid and medical expenses for occupants. You can choose $300,000 or expenses for occupants. You can choose $300,000 or $500,000 in civil liability. $500,000 in civil liability.

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PREMIER FULL COVERAGE PREMIER FULL COVERAGE – Physical Damage, – Physical Damage, Theft, Vandalism, Partial Theft, Fixed Deductibles, Theft, Vandalism, Partial Theft, Fixed Deductibles, Higher Cost of Repair, Uninsured Motorists, $500,000 Higher Cost of Repair, Uninsured Motorists, $500,000 Civil Liability, Higher Medical Expenses for Occupants, Civil Liability, Higher Medical Expenses for Occupants, Gap Coverage and Travel Aid. Gap Coverage and Travel Aid.

DRIVER’S LICENSE POLICY DRIVER’S LICENSE POLICY – Provides $500,000 – Provides $500,000 Liability Only Coverage. Therefore, a Driver’s License Liability Only Coverage. Therefore, a Driver’s License policy will exclude coverage for collision damage and policy will exclude coverage for collision damage and theft of your own vehicle, along with Medical Expenses theft of your own vehicle, along with Medical Expenses to occupants. to occupants.

IN-WATER BOAT LIABILITY IN-WATER BOAT LIABILITY – Mexico liability – Mexico liability insurance policies cover boats, jet skis, yachts, and insurance policies cover boats, jet skis, yachts, and other personal watercraft. Like most traditional split other personal watercraft. Like most traditional split limit policies, we oﬀ er coverage ranging from $50,000 limit policies, we oﬀ er coverage ranging from $50,000 per person to $250,000 per person for bodily injury. per person to $250,000 per person for bodily injury. Our policies also include $20,000 in legal assistance Our policies also include $20,000 in legal assistance and bond coverage. We oﬀ er three coverage packages, and bond coverage. We oﬀ er three coverage packages, so you can ﬁ nd the best coverage at a price that ﬁ ts so you can ﬁ nd the best coverage at a price that ﬁ ts your budget. your budget.

MEXICO HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE MEXICO HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE – Our – Our homeowners insurance is underwritten by one of the homeowners insurance is underwritten by one of the best known and most trusted insurance companies best known and most trusted insurance companies in Mexico, Grupo Nacional Provincial. For over 100 in Mexico, Grupo Nacional Provincial. For over 100 years, GNP has been the premier provider of insurance years, GNP has been the premier provider of insurance in Mexico and holds an A- rating from Global Rating in Mexico and holds an A- rating from Global Rating Service A.M. Best. Service A.M. Best.

TRAVEL MEDEVAC INSURANCE TRAVEL MEDEVAC INSURANCE – Vagabundos – Vagabundos is now oﬀ ering Reliable Emergency Travel MedEvac is now oﬀ ering Reliable Emergency Travel MedEvac Insurance! This is not your average MedEvac Insurance! This is not your average MedEvac membership program. Our Travel MedEvac Insurance membership program. Our Travel MedEvac Insurance is underwritten by Nationwide and unlike other is underwritten by Nationwide and unlike other providers, Travel MedEvac focuses only on what is providers, Travel MedEvac focuses only on what is important… getting you and your traveling companion important… getting you and your traveling companion home in the event of a medical emergency. Beware of home in the event of a medical emergency. Beware of other plans that provide evacuation coverage only to other plans that provide evacuation coverage only to the “nearest suitable facility”, rather than to your home the “nearest suitable facility”, rather than to your home hospital. We provide the evacuation coverage you need hospital. We provide the evacuation coverage you need in the event of a medical emergency. in the event of a medical emergency.

Coverage includes: air medical transport to your home Coverage includes: air medical transport to your home hospital of choice; ground ambulance transport from hospital of choice; ground ambulance transport from hospital to hospital; return of dependents; visitor hospital to hospital; return of dependents; visitor transportation; return of standard vehicle, RV and transportation; return of standard vehicle, RV and watercraft; transport and repatriation of mortal remains; watercraft; transport and repatriation of mortal remains; transport of traveling companion or family members. transport of traveling companion or family members.

We continue to provide valuable services to our We continue to provide valuable services to our members. members. We reminisce to 1966 when Vagabundos We reminisce to 1966 when Vagabundos started with a few good buddies who wanted to travel to started with a few good buddies who wanted to travel to Baja and Mainland Mexico. It was then the Vag buddy Baja and Mainland Mexico. It was then the Vag buddy system began. It’s no diﬀ erent today and our popular system began. It’s no diﬀ erent today and our popular Travel Buddies Calendar is a great tool to ﬁ nd a buddy Travel Buddies Calendar is a great tool to ﬁ nd a buddy to caravan with and many Members are currently to caravan with and many Members are currently using it and ﬁ nding new friends. Members traveling using it and ﬁ nding new friends. Members traveling to Mexico can post trips and ﬁ nd other Members who to Mexico can post trips and ﬁ nd other Members who are traveling at the same time. It is for Members only, are traveling at the same time. It is for Members only, so you will not encounter the general traveling public. so you will not encounter the general traveling public. Vag sponsored events and a useful interactive map are Vag sponsored events and a useful interactive map are included. Regardless of your driving experience, the included. Regardless of your driving experience, the easy-to-use calendar will allow you to ﬁ nd a buddy. easy-to-use calendar will allow you to ﬁ nd a buddy.

You may purchase your tourist card (FMM) with us, You may purchase your tourist card (FMM) with us, eliminating the need to go back and forth between eliminating the need to go back and forth between the bank and Immigration Oﬃ ce at the border. We the bank and Immigration Oﬃ ce at the border. We established this service many years ago. You will established this service many years ago. You will receive your prepaid FMM from us. Stop at the receive your prepaid FMM from us. Stop at the immigration oﬃ ce at the border and get it validated immigration oﬃ ce at the border and get it validated and you are ready to enjoy your trip. You may also and you are ready to enjoy your trip. You may also purchase your Mexico Sports Fishing Licenses with purchase your Mexico Sports Fishing Licenses with us. A weekly license is 478 pesos, monthly 673 pesos us. A weekly license is 478 pesos, monthly 673 pesos or annual 868 pesos plus $8 service charge per license. or annual 868 pesos plus $8 service charge per license.

MEMBERS SPEAK

We have closed our claim and everything is great! We just want you to know that we have had the most pleasant experience working with the Mexican Insurance Company on our unfortunate damage to our Toy Hauler trailer. They were always so nice to communicate with and their promptness was outstanding. We are so thrilled! It all started with you helping me with a three way call to them to start the claim. Between our great experience with Vagabundos transferred to the insurance company we will always remain a customer of yours and will highly recommend you all to others that are seeking Mexican Insurance coverage. Thanks again for everything!! Roger and Carol Mears

I would like to pass on my employee commendation for your representative Shawna Newcomb. She was extremely helpful, polite and knowledgeable on our recent conversations and would like to acknowledge her as an outstanding employee of Vagabundos.

Thank you very much. Judy and Carl De Jager

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Vagabundos Member Katherine Van Diest is part of an organization based oﬀ of the response they had when they as- sisted the delivery of a ﬁ re truck to Mulege in February 2020. They are trying to reach as many ﬁ re departments as they can for equipment donations; as well as volunteers to bring down the supplies they collect.

During the past few years, there has been serious and devastating ﬁ res in Rosarito, Tijuana, Ensenada and more. One of the challenges for ﬁ reﬁ ghters is a lack of proper equipment such as vehicles, tools and specialized clothing to tackle wildﬁ res. Baja Bridges plans to bring that type of equipment from the United States and distribute to local agencies as well as skills from other professionals and or organizations.

In addition, assistance to various orphanages such as education by way of computer labs, is one of the missions to help with local communities in Baja. Baja Bridges is well connected with organizations such as DIF-Rosarito, DIF-Tijuana, Hearts of Baja, San Felipe Rotary, La Mision Rotary, Mulage Rotary and others.

It is an ongoing challenge to ensure the safety of ﬁ reﬁ ghters and EMT to make sure that they will save those lives who are in danger and to help the orphanages, so donations will help every bit.

If you would like to get in touch with Baja Bridges contact information: P. O. Box 14, Clarksburg, CA 95612 Email: [email protected] Phone: 916-832-8965 Website:www.bajabridges.org

Upcoming Caravan 2021 Baja Direct

October 20 – November 3, 2021

The Vagabundos started the Baja Direct caravan in 2003. The caravan was designed for ﬁ rst-time Baja RVers who wanted to experience Baja’s warmth and hospitality. The Wagonmasters goal was to make Baja travel as easy as driving to your local supermarket. A lot has changed in the past 18 years, from the road conditions to the availability of fuel in Baja, however, the demand for this caravan remains. Wagon Master Scott McEwen will be leading the Baja Direct this year. The tour will be 14-15 nights. The tour will start in Mexicali with overnight stops in Gonzaga Bay, Bahia Asuncion, Mulege and Loreto. On the return we will stop at Bahia Conception, San Ignacio, Bahia de Los Angeles and San Felipe. Call the Vagabundos oﬃ ce for more information 800-474-BAJA (2252).

Upcoming Adventure Tour 2021 Costa Rica November 6 – November 22, 2021

Our premier Caravan leaders have developed an exceptional tour to Costa Rica for 2021. Just as Mexico deserves mul- tiple visits, so too Costa Rica. This scenic and forward-thinking country has so much beauty and diversity that Vagabun- dos has put together another specially designed itinerary to match our Member’s style of travel. And if you joined us for Costa Rica 2019, then check out 2021 because this tour is entirely diﬀ erent.

This 17-Day tour includes all lodging, all tours and entrance fees (except on the two optional days), breakfast every day, seven lunches, six dinners. $4,797 per person double occupancy; single person $6,372. Limit 20 participants. Call the Vagabundos oﬃ ce at (800) 47-4-BAJA (2252) to secure your reservation.

ANNUAL ACTIVITIES

We will be working with the resort to comply with new regulations for events. Events and activities are subject to change. Please contact the Vagabundos oﬃ ce for complete details of the following events.

CRAB FEED & FIESTA Lighthouse Resort and Marina

Our Annual Crab Feed is held at the Lighthouse Marina. 300 Vagabundos Members, family and friends; 1,250 lbs of the best Dungeness crab provided by Mahoney’s Seafood; 160 lbs of shrimp; 14 cases of fresh artichokes; 100 loaves of San Francisco sourdough bread makes Vagabundos Crab Feed and Fiesta the event of the year. There are no other crab feeds like this one. The four- day event included the Thursday Annual Pig Roast and potluck side dishes. Friday night BBQ or Mexican Fiesta (dinner menu to be determined). Saturday is the main event Crab Feed. Sunday morning survivor’s potluck breakfast.

Bring your RV or rent a cabin and enjoy the Lighthouse Resort and Marina on the beautiful California Delta.

We will be working with the resort to comply with new regulations for events.

The date, price and details will be updated on our website once we have ﬁ nal conﬁ rmation of the event.

PADRE LUCAS YELLOWTAIL TOURNAMENT Bahia de Los Angeles

LA Bay as it is known to long-time Vags is one of our original cruising and ﬁ shing spots. Padre Lucas, who passed away in 2019 and will be honored at this event for years to come. This will be Larry Lammon’s 7th year as Tournament Leader. He continues to grow the tournament every year with more angelers, awards and prizes. This tournament becomes bigger and better every year. Tournament headquarters is Casa Diaz, which has accommodations, guides, etc. You may dry camp at Casa Diaz.

A waypoint stop to Bahia de Los Angeles is Don Eddie’s Landing in San Quintin. The road in is now paved and they oﬀ er Vagabundos Members discounts on rooms, dinner and breakfast. Larry and Janet Lammon

SAN QUINTIN FISHING TOURNAMENT

Vagabundos San Quintin Fishing Tournament at Don Eddie’s is full of fun, good ﬁ shing, and good food. This will be Freddy Washington 6th year as tournament leader.

The four day event includes the sign-in at Don Eddie’s, two day ﬁ shing tournament and a day of exploring an adventure, including lunch at the Oyster Farm and cocktails and dinner at Don Eddie’s.

A wide variety of ﬁ sh was caught – Yellowtail, Blueﬁ n
Tuna, Dorado, and all types of bottom ﬁ sh.

ANNUAL CARAVANS CST# 2044242-40 PASSPORTS WILL BE REQUIRED

BEACHES AND WHALES Express Caravan We are all anxious to resume travel and what better way than in your own RV with a Wagon Master who has been traveling, exploring and ﬁ shing Baja for 30 years. Vagabundos Board of Director Scott McEwen would like to take a group on an adventure of a lifetime. This 10 day itinerary is designed for families, kids/grandchildren, ﬁ rst time travelers to Mexico and experienced explorers who want to meet new friends and travel together.

Safety is the Vagabundos number one concern. If we feel at anytime there is a health or safety concern, we will delay or cancel the trip and give a refund. We have had this procedure in place before COVID and will continue to follow it. However, we know new Members and longtime Members want to experience the humbling encounter with these intelligent mammals in the place they’ve chosen to birth their calves.

The gray whales are Mexican by birth. In one of the most remarkable annual migrations nature oﬀ ers, Paciﬁ c gray whales make the 5,000 mile trip from the chilly feeding grounds of the Arctic to the safety of warm, shallow waters of the Baja Peninsula for their breeding and calving season.

During the height of the season, we will experience whale watching with gray whales. These gray whale wintering areas have developed “friendly” mothers who

bring their calves right up to the boats and enjoy being stroked. Mostly it’s the babies, pushed to the boat by mama whale, who probably learned the behavior as a baby herself, who seem the friendliest and want to play with us. To connect with these friendly whales from a small panga, looking right into their eye rolled toward you, creates a distinctive awareness of these intelligent creatures, enhances the mind and exhilarates the soul.

Day 1 Arrive at Desert Trails Campground El Centro, CA. 4:00pm Wagon Master Brieﬁ ng Day 2 Depart for the border at Mexicali. We will drive down Highway 5 to Gonzaga Bay. 235 miles Day 3 Heading south to our destination Guerrero Negro. 148 miles. Day 4 Salt Factory Tour Day 5 Whale Watching Tour Day 6 Start our return north. We will turn oﬀ Highway 1 onto the highway to Bahia de Los Angeles. Enjoy the magniﬁ cent scenery and views of the beautiful islands in the Sea of Cortez. 121 miles Day 7-8 Explore Bahia de Los Angeles Day 9 Driving North to San Felipe and enjoy a farewell dinner. 212 miles Day 10 Cross the border at Mexicali. 122 miles.

We will introduce you to these two favorite things to do and see in Baja and will take you down to Guerrero Negro and back to California in both RV’s and passenger cars. We’ll spend some nights on Baja’s best beach campgrounds. During the height of the season, we will experience whale watching with gray whales. These gray whale wintering areas have developed “friendly” mothers who bring their calves right up to the boats and enjoy being stroked. Mostly it’s the babies, pushed to the boat by mama whale, who probably learned the behavior as a baby herself, who seem the most friendly and want to play with us. To connect with these friendly whales from a small panga, looking right into their eye rolled toward you, creates a distinctive awareness of these intelligent creatures, enhances the mind and exhilarates the soul.

COSTA RICA TOUR (continued from page 7)

Day 1, Saturday, November 6: Fly on your own to San Jose, Costa Rica. You will be met at the airport and transported to the fascinating Studio Hotel where you can view an amazing, private art collection throughout the hotel. (costaricastudiohotel.com) Day 2 Day 2, Sunday, November 7: Our activities in San , Sunday, November 7: Our activities in San Jose start this morning with a full day Enchantments Jose start this morning with a full day Enchantments Tour that includes many of the cultural and Tour that includes many of the cultural and economic activities honed over many generations, economic activities honed over many generations, including a traditional lunch. Breakfast and lunch including a traditional lunch. Breakfast and lunch included (BL). included (BL). Day 3 Day 3, Monday, November 8: Our comfortable, , Monday, November 8: Our comfortable, high tech bus will take us on a scenic drive to high tech bus will take us on a scenic drive to board our boat to Tortuguero National Park and board our boat to Tortuguero National Park and the remote and rustic Evergreen Lodge where the remote and rustic Evergreen Lodge where we will be surrounded by monkeys, sloth and all we will be surrounded by monkeys, sloth and all manner of ﬂ ora and fauna. Your afternoon is free to manner of ﬂ ora and fauna. Your afternoon is free to enjoy the beautiful grounds and pool of our lodge. enjoy the beautiful grounds and pool of our lodge. (evergreentortuguero.com). (Breakfast, lunch, and (evergreentortuguero.com). (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included (BLD). dinner included (BLD). Day 4 Day 4, Tuesday, November 9: To get the most out , Tuesday, November 9: To get the most out of wildlife viewing, we’ll take a very early morning of wildlife viewing, we’ll take a very early morning plus the latest allowed afternoon boat ride into the plus the latest allowed afternoon boat ride into the National Park with our sharp-eyed captain looking National Park with our sharp-eyed captain looking for sloth, monkeys, reptiles, snakes, birds and much for sloth, monkeys, reptiles, snakes, birds and much more. (BLD) more. (BLD) Day 5 Day 5, Wednesday, November 10: Your morning is , Wednesday, November 10: Your morning is free to wander around our remote hotel grounds or free to wander around our remote hotel grounds or take a dip in the beautiful pool. Our unusual lunch take a dip in the beautiful pool. Our unusual lunch this afternoon will be aboard a large, platform boat this afternoon will be aboard a large, platform boat that will take us so comfortably around the National that will take us so comfortably around the National Park to locate more wildlife, then a stop at the Sea Park to locate more wildlife, then a stop at the Sea Turtle Museum. (BLD) Turtle Museum. (BLD) Day 6, Day 6, Thursday, November 11: A boat ride to our Thursday, November 11: A boat ride to our bus for another scenic drive (what isn’t scenic in bus for another scenic drive (what isn’t scenic in Costa Rica?) to the Sarapiqui Rain forest. Along Costa Rica?) to the Sarapiqui Rain forest. Along the way we will experience a heart of palm farm the way we will experience a heart of palm farm operation and this evening a night walk into the operation and this evening a night walk into the forest to look for elusive, nocturnal wildlife. Hotel forest to look for elusive, nocturnal wildlife. Hotel Sarapiquis Rain Forest Lodge (sarapiquis.com). Sarapiquis Rain Forest Lodge (sarapiquis.com). (BLD) (BLD) Day 7 Day 7, Friday, November 12: Taste buds will work , Friday, November 12: Taste buds will work overtime today. First, we will take a chocolate overtime today. First, we will take a chocolate tour, with tastings of course. Later in the day we tour, with tastings of course. Later in the day we will learn about traditional Costa Rican cuisine will learn about traditional Costa Rican cuisine with a cooking demonstration that will become our with a cooking demonstration that will become our traditional dinner. (BD) traditional dinner. (BD)

Day 8 Day 8, Saturday, November 13: On our way to Arenal , Saturday, November 13: On our way to Arenal Volcano we’ll stop at a coﬀ ee plantation for a tour Volcano we’ll stop at a coﬀ ee plantation for a tour and taste a variety of fabulous Costa Rican coﬀ ees. and taste a variety of fabulous Costa Rican coﬀ ees. This evening is your free time to enjoy our fabulous This evening is your free time to enjoy our fabulous hotel Arenal Kioro and its beautiful, cascading hot hotel Arenal Kioro and its beautiful, cascading hot springs (hotelarenalkioro.com). Breakfast included, springs (hotelarenalkioro.com). Breakfast included, lunch and dinner on your own (B). lunch and dinner on your own (B). Day 9 Day 9, Sunday, November 14: This is a day for you , Sunday, November 14: This is a day for you to choose an activity that suits your interests. So to choose an activity that suits your interests. So many to choose from, but we will help you plan and many to choose from, but we will help you plan and book your activity. (B) book your activity. (B) Day 10 Day 10, Monday, November 15: We’ll take a guided , Monday, November 15: We’ll take a guided tour of Arenal Volcano and hike the Hanging Bridges tour of Arenal Volcano and hike the Hanging Bridges overlooking the tree canopy. (BL) overlooking the tree canopy. (BL) Day 11 Day 11, Tuesday, November 16: On our way to the , Tuesday, November 16: On our way to the Papagayo Gulf we’ll stop at a Puma Rescue Center Papagayo Gulf we’ll stop at a Puma Rescue Center and enjoy a Costa Rican BBQ. Hotel Bosque del and enjoy a Costa Rican BBQ. Hotel Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa (bosquedelmar.com) (BL) Mar Playa Hermosa (bosquedelmar.com) (BL) Day 12 Day 12, Wednesday, November 17: Your morning , Wednesday, November 17: Your morning is at leisure to enjoy the beach or one of the many is at leisure to enjoy the beach or one of the many activities of the area. This afternoon will be a fun activities of the area. This afternoon will be a fun catamaran ride with open bar and snacks, snorkeling catamaran ride with open bar and snacks, snorkeling and other activities included as we watch the and other activities included as we watch the beautiful Paciﬁ c sunset. (B) beautiful Paciﬁ c sunset. (B) Day 13 Day 13, Thursday, November 18: Another day to , Thursday, November 18: Another day to customize the trip to your own interests. We’ll help customize the trip to your own interests. We’ll help you plan an exciting day that could include ATV you plan an exciting day that could include ATV touring, sport ﬁ shing, cave tubing, horseback riding touring, sport ﬁ shing, cave tubing, horseback riding or more. (B) or more. (B) Day 14 Day 14, Friday, November 19: On our way to , Friday, November 19: On our way to Manuel Antonio National Park along the Paciﬁ c Manuel Antonio National Park along the Paciﬁ c coast we’ll stop at a Macaw Sanctuary for a visit. coast we’ll stop at a Macaw Sanctuary for a visit. Enjoy the multiple pools at Hotel Parador Resort Enjoy the multiple pools at Hotel Parador Resort and Spa (hotelparador.com) (B) and Spa (hotelparador.com) (B) Day 15 Day 15, Saturday, November 20: After a hike to , Saturday, November 20: After a hike to the beach and some swim time in Manuel Antonio the beach and some swim time in Manuel Antonio National Park we will kayak among the mangroves National Park we will kayak among the mangroves to see the wildlife at Damas Island. (B) to see the wildlife at Damas Island. (B) Day 16 Day 16, Sunday, November 21: We are on our , Sunday, November 21: We are on our way back to San Jose to check into the Courtyard way back to San Jose to check into the Courtyard by Marriott in preparation for our sad return home by Marriott in preparation for our sad return home tomorrow. This evening we’ll enjoy a farewell tomorrow. This evening we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner to relive memories and memorialize new dinner to relive memories and memorialize new friendships. (BD) friendships. (BD) Day 17 Day 17, Monday, November 22: Our hotel will , Monday, November 22: Our hotel will provide shuttle service for our individual ﬂ ights. provide shuttle service for our individual ﬂ ights. Farewell Costa Rica, Pura Vida. (B) Farewell Costa Rica, Pura Vida. (B)

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Fishing in the Loreto Bay National Marine Park can be exceptional for migratory dorado, yellowtail, sailﬁ sh, marlin and many other resident species.

Diving around the nearby islands is very popular, as is kayaking and viewing several species of whales. Pangas can be chartered for a delightful day picnick- ing and snorkeling on a lovely white-sand beach with several adjoining reefs and numerous tropical ﬁ sh. Several businesses cater to these activities.

Fascinating side trips can be made to Puerto Escondido to the south and the village of San Javier high in the Sierra de La Giganta to the west. Nopolo is a few miles south of Loreto and has a ﬁ ne golf course and a tennis complex.

A new atlas was released early May. If you would like to order a copy please contact the oﬃ ce at 800-474-2252 or email us at info@vagabundos. com or visit our store www.vagabundos.com/ shop/. Find under Maps and Charts.

The ﬁ rst edition Baja California Road & Recreation Atlas showcases the diverse recreation opportuni- ties found along the full length of the Baja Califor- nia Peninsula. State maps illustrate and describe both states, Baja California & Baja California Sur. Regional maps provide a wider view of the region and Recreation Guides list an array of attractions for trip planning.

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As we further develop plans for a wider range of coverage As we further develop plans for a wider range of coverage options, we recently enhanced the Travel Medical plan options, we recently enhanced the Travel Medical plan (Hospital of Choice Medical Evacuation and Emergency (Hospital of Choice Medical Evacuation and Emergency Medical Expense coverage) to now include Trip Delay Medical Expense coverage) to now include Trip Delay coverage which includes a unique quarantine provision. coverage which includes a unique quarantine provision. This highly desirable provision is especially relevant This highly desirable provision is especially relevant given the CDC requirement to obtain a negative COVID given the CDC requirement to obtain a negative COVID test before returning to the U.S. Even more important test before returning to the U.S. Even more important is the fact there are no infectious disease exclusions in is the fact there are no infectious disease exclusions in any of our plans – which means COVID-19 is covered any of our plans – which means COVID-19 is covered as any other illness. The addition of the Trip Delay with as any other illness. The addition of the Trip Delay with the quarantine provision provides a great complement the quarantine provision provides a great complement for both domestic and international travelers seeking that for both domestic and international travelers seeking that added piece of mind when planning a trip. added piece of mind when planning a trip.