Arrived Bahia Tortugas. Had a small weather window to depart Ensenada Marina Coral with expected 12ft swell NNW making way from the Gulf of Alaska. Out of Ensenada we beat directly into the swell until reaching Isla Todos Santos and turning south into a more following swell.

During the 50-hour 300nm passage the rough sea state gradually lessened to more a comfortable motion and the bright moon made the two watch nights more enjoyable. Mostly motor-sailed or motored due the variable winds.

Bob unexpectedly sacrificed his iPhone to Neptune and it now resides on the seabed under roughly 1,000’ of water at 27°43'N 115°20'W, ~23nm WNW of Bahia Tortuga, BC, MX. Note: MagSafe mounts aren’t that secure. Hopefully we can find a replacement in San Jose del Cabo.

Dave caught a nice skipjack as we inched closer to the Bahia Tortuga entrance and grilled it for dinner our second night at anchor.

We could hear the band practicing as the community prepared to celebrate the Día de la Revolución (20-November), a significant national holiday in Mexico.

Our new ground tackle (73lb Rockna anchor and Mantus bridle) held strong in the 20kt sustained easterly winds.