Bob went to Mazatlan on March 28 expecting to be sailing to La Paz after a few days of readying the boat. Silly of him to think that it would be so easy.
After a week or so of following every wire to the batteries, etc, the conclusion was: new batteries were needed. Last Friday Bob was at the office to check out but of course it was Good Friday and of course the office was closed for the entire weekend. Yesterday he did get underway and he has been sending me SPOT messages so at least I know he is alive and making headway. After 24 hr of sailing he looks to be about half way to La Paz. That means he has been averaging about 5 knots/hr...that is great considering the winds. Of course I dont really know what the winds have been, as my experience, limited as it is, suggests that weather forecasters are stilling casting bones or something...otherwise how can they be wrong in so many instances.
Patches and I are in Patzcuaro. We both miss Bob, but Patches seems to back to normal. He was sick for 2 days but is now back to normal.
The weather has warmed up alot in the last week. Clouds are gathering in the afternoon but very little rain yet.
If all goes well tomorrow Bob should reach La Paz and then we will be back on Skype. I will then have details of his trip.
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