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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
rts551...were you the one of two gringos who showed up that morning? Sarah mentioned there were 2 gringos...one who took lots of pictures but when
asked to give her a hand, gave out his email address in case she wanted the photos and then just walked away. guess he probably had some pressing business to tend to.
The other guy who we now understand was Richard stayed and helped out for a couple hours she said and his help was much appreciated.
[Edited on 4-3-2009 by shari] |
Wonder if 'Richard' is our amigo "Fishin' Rich"?
Here he is with elgatoloco in 2001:
and with Desert Bull at my Viva Baja #3 party following back surgery!:
[Edited on 4-3-2009 by David K]
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shari
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Sarah is a young woman who had no insurance and spent her life savings on this boat to fulfill her dream. She had no self steering gear or radar or
anything fancy at all...her chart didnt extend to that area I understand (another problem)...they had been buddy boating for severall months. She
needed to sleep a bit as her crew was ill from doing mechanics down below and she had been steering in very rough seas for 12 hours straight...better
to nap than fall asleep at the wheel. They werent that far apart and should easily have had radio contact. I hope to hear from Wandering Puffin today.
I realize this woman was not an experienced sailor but I know navy men with a lifetime of experience who have lost boats as well. It was a succession
of errors and ignorance that ended up in a tragic loss of her boat. Whatever the cause, we are trying to help Sarah get through this and continue her
life's voyage.
Thanks to those of you who have U2U'd me offering assistance.
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shari
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I want to clarify something here...I fully recognize the assistance that some folks in Abreojos gave to Sarah...thank you especially Chelo...you are a
saint and do good work there with the beach clean ups I understand. The fine people of Abreojos responded quickly and earnestly and have helped clean
up the residue a wreck leaves behind.
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rts551
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I will extend the thanks to everyone especially Chelo.
Sorry I missed Juan while he was here.
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shari
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thanks for that...i believe someone took my meaning the wrong way about the possibility of people removing items from the boat. I also think that
there was a misunderstanding at the site of the wreck...sarah was in shock and just wanted to get somewhere safe with friends and mentioned that AT
THE MOMENT all she wanted to get off the boat were some personal items...which looks like got interpreted to mean..she didnt want anything from the
boat...which is NOT what she meant at all. She planned to go back the next day to initiate the salvage with some trucks.
Perhaps that is why many items of value disappeared from the vessel that evening.
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rts551
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No was not me. Only person out there was fishin Rich. I took pictures after she was already at Chelos and before she came back with Juan to get
what the could.
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
rts551...were you the one of two gringos who showed up that morning? Sarah mentioned there were 2 gringos...one who took lots of pictures but when
asked to give her a hand, gave out his email address in case she wanted the photos and then just walked away. guess he probably had some pressing business to tend to.
The other guy who we now understand was Richard stayed and helped out for a couple hours she said and his help was much appreciated.
[Edited on 4-3-2009 by shari] |
Wonder if 'Richard' is our amigo "Fishin' Rich"?
Here he is with elgatoloco in 2001:
and with Desert Bull at my Viva Baja #3 party following back surgery!:
[Edited on 4-3-2009 by David K] |
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It's unfortunate that, after the initial accident, she wasn't able to make it to either of the lagoons, La Bocana or Coyote. Those large pacific
rollers just pounded that boat to bits. Once she decided to head for the open shore that boat was history. Such a shame.
On the positive side: she's still alive, healthy, and young. Material things can always be replaced.
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Ok, now I Surrender....
Maaa-un !
The photobucket slides certainly show a quantum leap forward in damage (compared to the first photos posted a couple of days ago)... A few additional
tides and further wave & surf action and she becomes not WORTH repairing...
Wishing to "salvage" some hope, I suppose....
Alas.... people are more important than things, and this young sailor, fortunately, still has a whole life ahead of her to dream, scheme, and follow
her passions.
djh
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That sailboat CAN be fixed, and may be their best and most cost effective option to getting back on the water and pursuing their
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Its all just stuff and some numbers.
A day spent sailing isn\'t deducted from one\'s life.
Peace, Love, and Music
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shari
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sarah's GPS had her 6 miles off a midnight.
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shari
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If anyone is coming this way passing Vizcaino or could drop off a package with someone in Mulege like Pompano...Sarah's amigos in LA would like to
send her a care package...she needs a cord for her mac computer that was saved and underwear etc. (is that too much information??) We can pick it up
somewhere like Mulege and deliver it to her...gracias.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
If anyone is coming this way passing Vizcaino or could drop off a package with someone in Mulege like Pompano...Sarah's amigos in LA would like to
send her a care package...she needs a cord for her mac computer that was saved and underwear etc. (is that too much information??) We can pick it up
somewhere like Mulege and deliver it to her...gracias. |
How long is she going to be there? It will be a couple of weeks before we return---not really sure of a date yet.
If someone is headed south sooner, that would be better for her, but if not, let us know and we will bring it all the way to Bahia Asuncion. 
Diane
[Edited on 4-4-2009 by jdtrotter]
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shari
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Sarah is taking it one day at a time...she needs to get some cash to get to mexico city for her passport and a new visa etc etc. My guess is she will
be here a couple weeks. She plans to do some horseback riding, whale watching....the moms and babies have started passing in front of the house
now...relaxing, reflecting, reading and fund raising and learning some spanish.
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shari......coming through April 8.
shari......We are passing through LA April 6. Crossing at Tecate morning of the 7th, staying at GN that night. On the way to La Paz on the 8th. Can
we be of assistance for a care package delivery?.............Don
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
If anyone is coming this way passing Vizcaino or could drop off a package with someone in Mulege like Pompano...Sarah's amigos in LA would like to
send her a care package...she needs a cord for her mac computer that was saved and underwear etc. (is that too much information??) We can pick it up
somewhere like Mulege and deliver it to her...gracias. |
No problema for me, shari. Anyone can drop off whatever Sarah needs and I'll be here to pass it on.
Also, I have some free bedrooms if any nomad or distressed travelers need them during the Easter Madness. (Except for April 4-8..too many relatives
here now!)
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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shari
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thanks for that...since we will swing by Pompanos on our way back from our camping trip that would be the easiest drop off point...we'll see if the LA
amigos can get it to you that fast fixtrauma.
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http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicday.lasso?date=...
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Ralph,
Did she beach the boat right in front of town?In front of Nacha's place?She must of hit "Piedrita",the small rock 3 miles off the beach.I can see that
happening if she was traveling at night.Normally you can see a swell coming off the rock even when it is not exposed.Plus vision is impaired in a sail
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OK she hit Baleena and then tried to make the beach but made th point in front of town n stead. the worst part she could. no more said
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rts551
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ok email me Shari
we are heading north in two weeks
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
thanks for that...i believe someone took my meaning the wrong way about the possibility of people removing items from the boat. I also think that
there was a misunderstanding at the site of the wreck...sarah was in shock and just wanted to get somewhere safe with friends and mentioned that AT
THE MOMENT all she wanted to get off the boat were some personal items...which looks like got interpreted to mean..she didnt want anything from the
boat...which is NOT what she meant at all. She planned to go back the next day to initiate the salvage with some trucks.
Perhaps that is why many items of value disappeared from the vessel that evening. |
Interesting, if there was a misinterpretation, why wait for night to take things? Hard way to find out the meaning of Abreojos. My condolences.
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