Between the Coromuel winds and Lowe teething we’ve had a couple of pretty sleepless nights. So this morning we decided to head further north and start trying to at least escape the Coromuel. We left early with a nice breeze and rolly seas. Throughout the day it calmed more and more until we were doing the normal Sea of Cortez motor. Six hours later we anchored in a bay with a tiny hook of land and total protection from any Coromuel that might want to show up during the night.
We zipped ashore to search for treasure and go for a swim. Ouest didn’t find any notebooks or markers like Ali told her she might find, but discovered plenty of empty tuna cans and bottles of oil. Clearly this bay is used as a fishing camp on occasion. We walked around a bit enjoying the scenery of Baja. I’ve always loved Baja. The colors, the way the desert and the mountains meet the ocean, the remoteness—it’s a perfectly beautiful, desolate place.
6 Comments on “Escape the Coromuel”
Wow, you really do have sails on that boat! I was beginning to think the masts were just for balance.
Nobody actually uses those things down here in the Sea of Cortez. They’re just for show.
Pat and Ali,
Your photos are stunning, thanks for sharing.
I know you have said before what camera/lenses you use, but I can’t find it. Do you mind posting again what you use. I am researching which camera(s) to buy before we take off. I want to be able to capture the entire bay the way you did in the above photos.
Thanks!
Deborah
Hi Deborah,
Thanks. We have the Canon T3i camera and use a Tamron 18-270mm lens as our everyday lens. We also have a Canon 15mm Fisheye lens and a Canon 50mm “nifty fifty.”
Speaking of taking a good picture, is that the original Ali or did you recast her?
Great shots! We are headed there this April… Where did you find best protection from the Coromuels?
Thanks, Chad