Category Archives: Cruising 2016

Magic Log #11: Preparing to Cross

Posted on April 13, 2017 by bhackett

For over a decade now I’ve wanted to sail to the South Pacific. Lisa came by this dream more recently but is also really excited by it. A few weeks ago we left Mexico for the 2600 mile crossing to … Continue reading →

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Magic Log #10: La Paz to San Carlos

Posted on October 17, 2016 by bhackett

After leaving La Paz, we had more than a month left in Mexico before we needed to return to the US near the end of May. This would give us a lot of time to explore the Sea of Cortez; … Continue reading →

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Magic Log #9: Cabo to La Paz

Posted on October 13, 2016 by bhackett

After three weeks at Isla San Benedicto, returning to Cabo left me feeling like, well, a fish out of water. So much bustling civilization. Our plan at this point was to stay in the cape area through March and April, … Continue reading →

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Magic Log #8: Isla San Benedicto

Posted on May 22, 2016 by bhackett

On February 5, Lisa and I, along with our guests, my mom, Sue, and her husband, Tim, left Cabo San Lucas to head for Isla San Benedicto, 220 nautical miles to the south and the northernmost island in the Revillagigedos … Continue reading →

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Private boat diving at Isla San Benedicto

Posted on April 4, 2016 by bhackett

Isla San Benedicto, in the Revillagigedos group, is an amazing little island that offers some truly unforgettable diving. In February 2016 my wife and I, along with two guests, sailed our boat to the island and spent 2.5 weeks there; … Continue reading →

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Magic Log #7: Guaymas to Cabo

Posted on March 7, 2016 by bhackett

In mid October Lisa and I drove our van to Guaymas to drop gear and food and so forth off at Magic, and do some recommissioning. We still had commitments in the US, though, and after a few days drove … Continue reading →

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