Friday, November 27, 2015

THE ESSENCE OF THE HA-HA


What’s so great about the Ha-Ha? First of all, it’s the antithesis of sitting on the couch and waiting to die. The Ha-Ha is two weeks of living life to the hilt, 1,440 minutes a day, being scared out of your wits one moment and then experiencing super exhilaration the next. There is great sailing under spinnakers, challenging jibes, landing big fish, night passages, thousands of stars, flying fish, sunsets, moonrises, meteors, screaming down waves, rocking at anchor, snorkeling warm water, fixing the boat, big cities, isolated anchorages, hiking deserted beaches, live bands, dolphins, whales, and all in all big adventure. Life is not about things like cars and houses, it’s about experiences, and the Ha-Ha crams as many experiences into two weeks as is possible.

Except for Internet connections at Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria, sailors are disconnected from the phony world of electronic devices and instead live in the real world of nature. And it turns out that the real world of nature isn’t so bad after all. In fact, it's what life is all about.

San Juanico, Baja California


Wednesday, November 25, 2015

A SERENITY NOW WELCOME TO OUR SOUTH AFRICAN GUEST

Joel, visiting from South Africa and Searle, visiting from Mars, joined the capt for an afternoon sail. A gentle 5-10 knot wind pushed us down the San Clemente coastline as we kept an ever vigilant eye out for the migrating grey whales. No luck. On our way back the wind died! Oh well, back to the slip for a quick dockside lesson in the art of stand up paddling and a delicious sandwich. It was a great day on the water for all.

Our Greeter

The South African at the helm with Dana Point in the background

The "Not One" master

First time up and he did not get wet

Today's motley crew

Monday, November 23, 2015

IT'S LOBSTER SEASON!


Over the years we've enjoyed our share. Here are a few pics of these evasive creatures.


This years catch



The Daytime Grabber
The Nesporado Crew: Van Bro, Jackpot, El Jeffe, the capt and Sailor Jerry

Monday, November 16, 2015

OUR NEW ADDITION


10' 2" T Patterson

Single or quad fin setup

Friday, November 13, 2015

NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE SAINT CLEMENT'S SAILING TEAM

The Doc and his crew joined us yesterday for a relaxed, sun shiny day on the water. I can safely speak for everyone...we had a blast!
The Doc and First Mate Heather

Second Mate Ruby Jane
Crewman Quinn
The First Mate striking a pose
Mates Raines and Clementine

Where's Quinn?