The Log of S/V SERENITY NOW

Monday, March 18, 2019

LOOKING DOWN FROM THE HEADLANDS

Sunday, March 10, 2019

WAITING FOR THE WARMTH

Any day now the weather is going to turn and we'll be warm again, however, in the mean time, we'll bundle up and enjoy the ride. Saturday was one of those days: chilly air, water 57 degrees, 15-20 knots of wind and a gorgeous sky with plenty of visibility. It was spectacular and cold but the Admiral was in heaven.

Saturday, March 2, 2019

19.5 INCHES AND COUNTING

With the rain this Saturday morning, our gauge is at 19.5 inches for the season. It's still raining as I write this and more is expected next week. Not good boating weather, however, the Admiral and I did make it out yesterday in search of a few whales. No sightings but the conditions were good, a bit chilly but nice overall.

Friday, March 1, 2019

CABIN FEVER & BIRTHDAY WISHES

More rain is in the forecast and we're getting eager for warmer weather and an island trip.

A big Happy Birthday shoutout goes to Jackpot and Sailor Jerry. Both are celebrating their special day this month. Happy B-Day brothers!!

Sunday, February 24, 2019

NORTH TO ALASKA

The grays are making their journey back now to fatten up and ready themselves for next years Mexican migration. We hadn't spotted any this season until yesterday, and it was a real spectacle. One of the giants breached for us, not once but twice. A very uncommon sighting in these waters.

The Baja Banditos, Captain Cabo and Senora Deb, joined us for an afternoon of sailing and whale watching and it couldn't have been any better. The air had a bite to it, it was blowing 15-20 knots, and you could see snow on Saddleback and Mt. Baldy. Super day with super friends.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

ANZA BORREGO

With the wet weather (we're up to 18.5 inches of rain for the season) it was time to hit the road and get out of Dodge. Never been to Borrego Springs before and it turned out to be a very pleasant visit this time of year. Can imagine it's a tad warm during the summer as one of our hikes took us into Hellhole Canyon. Our coolest hike was in The Slot, a river wash that has carved and chiseled the sandstone for the past zillion years. Great trip!