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[*] posted on 2-23-2025 at 02:48 PM
Steinbeck's 1940 expedition boat "Western Flyer" restored. Scheduled to set sail again in March for 85th anniversary expedition.


"The Log from the Sea of Cortez", author John Steinbeck's expedition boat, the "Western Flyer" has been restored and will make a return voyage to Baja California. Send-off celebrations in Monterey, Calif. on March 15 & 16, 2025.
https://www.westernflyer.org/

Scheduled to stop in San Diego for one day for visitors on March 26.
https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/02/23/steinbecks-boat-...

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[*] posted on 2-23-2025 at 03:51 PM


Very cool.

What stops is it making in the Sea of Cortez?




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[*] posted on 2-23-2025 at 05:02 PM


LEG TWO: Uncruise Fundraising Voyage
April 15 – 25
Cabins are still available for this exclusive fundraising voyage. Learn More!

Tuesday, April 15 – Depart La Paz
Wednesday, April 16 – Bahia Amortajada
Thursday, April 17 – Isla San Marcos and San Lucas Cove
Friday, April 18 – Punta Trinidad and Bahia San Carlos
Saturday, April 19 – Bahia de Los Angeles
Sunday, April 20 – Puerto Refugio, Isla Angel de la Guardia
Monday, April 21 – Isla San Estaban
Tuesday, April 22 – Santa Rosalia Community Celebration. Details coming soon.
Wednesday, April 23 – Punta Marcial
Thursday, April 24 – Playa Bonanza
Friday, April 25 – La Paz

LEG THREE: Research, Education, & Outreach
April 26 - May 30
Saturday, April 26 – Depart La Paz

Sunday and Monday, April 27 – 28 – Agua Verde – Research, education, and community event in partnership with Niparajá

April 29 – May 7 – Santa Rosalia – Research and education in partnership with ITESME and Hagamos Más

Friday to Monday, May 9 – 12 – Puerto Escondido and Loreto – Research, education, and community events in partnership with Eco-Alianza

Tuesday to Friday, May 13 – 16 – Isla San Jose/San Evaristo – Research and education in partnership with Niparajá

Saturday to Wednesday, May 17 – 21 – La Paz – Research, education, and community events in partnership with Baja Coastal Institute

Thursday to Saturday, May 22 – 24 – Los Frailes/Cabo Pulmo – Research, education, and community events in partnership with Baja Coastal Institute

Sunday to Wednesday, May 25 – 30 – San Jose del Cabo – Education and community events in partnership with Baja Coastal Institute

https://www.westernflyer.org/baja2025/
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[*] posted on 2-23-2025 at 08:01 PM


That is so damn cool!! Thank you for sharing!




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Ever wanted to camp on a deserted island in the Sea of Cortez? https://youtu.be/g3ThXCm3XSA

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