We pulled into Turtle Bay right on time at 0300 - 27 41.122N / 114 53.197W. We were in and out of fog last night and observed some vessel traffic. Robin was as usual his brilliant self. I swear the guy must be 50% salt water!! We navigated between reef and kelp completely uneventfully and into the anchorage where we set the hook in about 17 feet of water. I would estimate that at least 30% of the boats at anchor weren't using anchor lights which given the velvety blackness of the morning made the trip that much more exciting. None the less within 20 minutes we were safely at anchor. Immediately out of the darkness we were approached by a Panga with a man on board passing out his business card and offering us Diesel. It seems as though there is now more than one operation in town and the competition is fierce in the diesel business. That was confirmed when we were awoken at 7 am by the competition with their offer of diesel. Robin shooed them off until we had time for coffee and to get ready to receive diesel. Barry is making coffee and pancakes and taking orders for eggs (somehow they all always end up scrambled but don't tell him I said that!). I have made my best effort to introduce Scott to Nutella, he has so far turned me down. Sad, sad, sad. I personally couldn't go without chocolatey hazelnut spread. Not too much going on aboard Cipango beyond culinary delights, bad smelling crew, and our steady northbound trek. We will however keep you posted if any of that changes!
Scott just reminded us that it is St. Patrick's day (La Faile Phadrig sona dhuit). So have a uisce breatha (whiskey or water of life) for us!! I wish I had more to report...maybe one of the other crew members does. We have now successfully taken on just under 100 gallons of diesel. Robin is busily siphoning into the tank while we finish up with breakfast and dishes down below. From here we take off north on a path that will go on the inside of Cedros Island (maybe some sun and a bath??) and then across in the general direction of Punta San Carlos and then northward to San Diego.
Jody
This is Scott now - Boy we could all use a shower, but the weather so far has not co-operated. The trick for the next 400 miles is to stay dry. Ok, so along the way we have been very fortunate to have Jody a fluent Spanish speaker aboard. Hope all is well with everyone at home. We all so appreciate your support.
Beannaucht slan agat Scott & the Cipango crew.
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