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AGENT4734 · 6 February 2008, 11:34 AM

For all you sailors all over the world, he are some pictures from the 14 day sailing regatta from San Diego, California to Cabo, Mexico that I sailed in last November. We sailed "IN CAHOOTS," my father in law's new Beneteau 49. There were 171 boats in the race with over 450 people! On our sailboat there was 6 of us; my wife and I, her parents and her aunt and uncle. We stopped only twice along the way. First in Turtle Bay Mexico and then Bahia Santa Maria. Each for 2 days were we partied and hung out. Then finally we end up in Cabo where we stayed docked for 5 days. There was a lot of DARK nights and long hours on shift. We rotated sailling shifts every 3 hours in pairs of two.

My wife and I and her aunt and uncle flew home after Cabo, but my in laws explorered La Paz and finally docked the boat in Nueva Puerta after a few weeks. We have flown back a few times for short weekend trips... sometimes you just don't want to come back.....

AGENT4734 · 6 February 2008, 11:36 AM

AGENT4734 · 6 February 2008, 11:38 AM

Alcan · 6 February 2008, 11:46 AM

Great shots,Greg.

A Beneteau 49 is the way to do it in style! Looks like you had a blast in port, too.

How was the weather and winds? Looks like you close to dead downwind in a couple of shots.

AGENT4734 · 6 February 2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Great shots,Greg.

A Beneteau 49 is the way to do it in style! Looks like you had a blast in port, too.

How was the weather and winds? Looks like you close to dead downwind in a couple of shots.

I thought you would enjoy this thread...

We went wing on wing a few times during the day. We kept it pretty calm on the night watches. At the start of the race in SD I almost went over board holding the spiniker shoot down. WAY to much wind!

We had winds over 20 knots at the first leg of the race, but as the water temp became warmer the winds mellowed down. A great trip that no one wants to do again any time soon! I was a hell of a work out, but relaxing in Mexico was a hoot!

Here is a shot of the instruments as we were trying to anchor in Turtle Bay and some pictures of us wetting the line...

frostie · 6 February 2008, 01:25 PM

Nice pics thanks a lot for sharing

Alcan · 6 February 2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AGENT4734

A great trip that no one wants to do again any time soon!

I know the feeling, I say the same thing every time I crawl off a boat after an overnighter!

jasonbellevue · 6 February 2008, 05:14 PM

Very nice pictures Greg!

I especially like the fishing pictures.

mailman · 6 February 2008, 11:44 PM

Geat pics Greg. Looks like you guys had a great time

JJ Irani · 7 February 2008, 03:09 AM

Excellent pics, Greg. Wish you had some more close-ups of your Rolex with the yacht....they go so well together!!

AGENT4734 · 7 February 2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Excellent pics, Greg. Wish you had some more close-ups of your Rolex with the yacht....they go so well together!!

I didn't wear my Rolex on the trip, everyone originally purchased a Zodiac divers watch it different colors. But my dial was discolored so I returned it and purchased a Nautica Box set watch. It came with 3 straps; a orange rubber strap, a black leather/rubber strap, and a silver woven rubber strap. The watch is a great value for $175. It has a AR crystal, screw down crown and has a 200m rating. But the best thing of all is that the lumes are Awesome. We had alot of night watches, and a quick flashlight over the case would light up the dial for at least 3 hours!!! And then my shift was over...zzz zzz zzz.

But I do agree with you, I need a "yachtmaster"

CPTL · 7 February 2008, 04:09 PM

Great pics--that sounds like a sweet trip, although I can't believe y'all got three ladies to live on the boat for two weeks.

I just booked my 4th of July trip to Cabo, and my annual august trip with the boys will be booked soon enough. What a great place. So...

Where's the obligatory finish line land's end shot?
Did you eat that bonito? (Hope not...)

AGENT4734 · 7 February 2008, 11:37 PM

We know better than to eat Bonitas! They are fun to reel in, and then release. While we were down in Cabo there hosted the Western Outdoor News Tuna Jackpot Tournament. I saw tuna that wear over 6 feet long! Amazing!!!!

CPTL · 8 February 2008, 02:35 AM

Oooohhh.... I'm getting fired up about Cabo. I've been there five times, and now it's an annual trip with my buddies. I even managed to make the 2007 trip while on leave from Iraq. Going twice in 08: couples trip over the 4th of July and the boys trip in August. We're about to book our villa for the 4th...makes me despize this cold a$$ desert even more. Sorry, didn't mean to not really curse. Just Iraq is soooo bad, and Cabo is soooo good.

Next time I'll get a Sub shot while holding a big dorado or tuna.

Did you go to the AD there? (Ultrajewels/Ultrafemme I think) I'm in the market for a polar Expy--maybe I'll snag one in Cabo. That would be a watch to be loved.

AGENT4734 · 8 February 2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CPTL

Did you go to the AD there? (Ultrajewels/Ultrafemme I think) I'm in the market for a polar Expy--maybe I'll snag one in Cabo. That would be a watch to be loved.

No I didn't have time to go watch shopping... the Polar Expy II is a great watch...

The Dude · 9 February 2008, 02:54 AM

Looks like a fantastic time

6 February 2008, 11:46 AM	#4
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Great shots,Greg. A Beneteau 49 is the way to do it in style! Looks like you had a blast in port, too. How was the weather and winds? Looks like you close to dead downwind in a couple of shots. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Nice pics thanks a lot for sharing __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

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jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Very nice pictures Greg! I especially like the fishing pictures. __________________

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mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,374	Geat pics Greg. Looks like you guys had a great time __________________ JJ

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Excellent pics, Greg. Wish you had some more close-ups of your Rolex with the yacht....they go so well together!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 February 2008, 11:37 PM	#13
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	We know better than to eat Bonitas! They are fun to reel in, and then release. While we were down in Cabo there hosted the Western Outdoor News Tuna Jackpot Tournament. I saw tuna that wear over 6 feet long! Amazing!!!! __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

8 February 2008, 02:35 AM	#14
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Oooohhh.... I'm getting fired up about Cabo. I've been there five times, and now it's an annual trip with my buddies. I even managed to make the 2007 trip while on leave from Iraq. Going twice in 08: couples trip over the 4th of July and the boys trip in August. We're about to book our villa for the 4th...makes me despize this cold a$$ desert even more. Sorry, didn't mean to not really curse. Just Iraq is soooo bad, and Cabo is soooo good. Next time I'll get a Sub shot while holding a big dorado or tuna. Did you go to the AD there? (Ultrajewels/Ultrafemme I think) I'm in the market for a polar Expy--maybe I'll snag one in Cabo. That would be a watch to be loved.

9 February 2008, 02:54 AM	#16
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	Wow Looks like a fantastic time

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