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AndyP
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Yes! Thank you for the info!
I was curious what a typical day was. For a 10-15 mile day, is that about 3-5 hours of paddling? I would love to do a trip like yours!
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I think we paddle about 4mph as long as we aren't too tired, but you have to keep in mind there aren't many hour long periods without any rests or
stops to see wildlife or whatever. It's not like on a sailboat where you sustain 6mph or whatever hour after hour. So yes, 3-5 hours is probably
about right. On long crossings, like the 9 miles out to Isla Montserrat, we try to paddle hard and maintain that 4mph or better the whole way to
minimize exposure.
I didn't have time to write out a long trip report this time, but if anyone is curious about logistics I wrote much more for my 2011 trip reports-
Mulege to La Paz:
http://potterfs.wordpress.com/category/mexico/kayak-mulege-t...
Isla Carmen:
http://potterfs.wordpress.com/category/mexico/kayak-islas-ca...
Isla Espiritu Santo:
http://potterfs.wordpress.com/category/mexico/kayak-isla-esp...
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Mark_BC
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Wow great trip! I love these kinds of adventures. Last spring I packrafted only 12 km (with my gear and bike) in the wilderness north of Bay of LA. It
is very beautiful out on the water next to the desert wilderness and I liked seeing all the birds in the cliffs and wildlife. I'm surprised that you
didn't bring a desalinator though, that's risky, but I guess you had it all planned out. Next time I want to bring spearfishing gear, there are tons
of fish down there, you just have to be able to get them.
In case you missed it, it is here, and I am still adding photos... I am so behind. What camera gear did you use?
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=70746&pag...
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AndyP
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Mark, looks like an amazing trip you had. Every time I've gone for a hike out in the Baja boonies I've been struck by how damn hard it is; kayaking
is easy in comparison- way to go. As for spearfishing, I carry a three piece pole spear that breaks down nice and small, it's a lot of fun and
definitely gets fish, although on this last trip I found myself using a regular fishing pole more and more... maybe I'm getting lazy. Camera gear was
a cheap Canon DSLR and kit lenses, and a point and shoot. I think I posted a couple cell phone pics too- it's easy to seem like a good photographer
when you spend a decent bit of time in such a beautiful place.
As for the desalinator, I think I mentioned earlier that I tried to stick to at least a 5 gallon (three day) buffer of water reserves, and there are
lots of places to refill especially as you head south. I know people that have been pinned down for five days at a time though, so there you go.
I've thought through how I would try to distill seawater with driftwood and what I have with me, but have never tried it- hopefully never will have
to.
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Marc
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Wonderful! I love those Feathercraft boats. I've paddled many a mile in them and Kleppers all over the world.
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Martyman
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My wife is a recent Baja convert. I loved your trip report and showed her the photos from your trip. At the end of viewing she says "OK I'll go". We
weren't even talking about such a trip but now...I guess we are. Yipee! Life is all about adventures.
Thanks for a great travelogue.
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tarugus
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what a fantastic adventure and trip report! i'm so envious! thanks for sharing your adventure.
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Ribbonslinger
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Last year was my first time in baja. Loved it. We bought a used Windrider 17 trimaran. Looking forward to travelling to some of the places yo went.
Did you stop at the beach just north of San Cosome? It is a sweet spot. They have a desalinating facility in San Cosome now, so you can get water
there.
Thanks for your post!
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AndyP
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Last year was my first time in baja. Loved it. We bought a used Windrider 17 trimaran. Looking forward to travelling to some of the places yo went.
Did you stop at the beach just north of San Cosome? It is a sweet spot. They have a desalinating facility in San Cosome now, so you can get water
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San Cosome doesn't ring any bells for me, I googled it and San Cosme seems to be a name for the hot spring area near Agua Verde, which I did
check out, but I doubt it's what you're talking about.
I've actually sailed a windrider 17 a bit, fun boat! What I love most about a kayak in comparison is the ease of beaching it and getting the boat out
of the water.
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Ribbonslinger
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That's the place. The beach with the Hotsprings. Great snorkelling on the reef just north of the hot springs. Believe it or not we drove our truck
and camper along that crappy road to the beach. Great spot! Going back there this winter for sure.
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Ribbonslinger
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Feeling guilty. I have not posted about my trip down there. I better get on it.
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Lee
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What a fantasy adventure. Yeah that was epic. I want to do that now.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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Cliffy
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I wish I was 40 years younger Thanks!
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