S/V INTREPID II - Cape Dory Intrepid 40

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Intrepid II is a Cape Dory Intrepid 40 sailboat, hull #2, designed by Chuck Paine and discovered by the Captain in Blue Hill Maine in 2006. The crew are Kelly (Captain) and Carol (Admiral and Blogger). In 2009 INTREPID II embarked on her West Coast journey from Victoria to San Francisco, the Baja Sur Peninsula and into the Sea of Cortez. In 2010/2011, we sailed from Guaymas, south to Bahia Banderas and back. In 2011/2012 we left Guaymas, headed south to La Paz, spent three weeks at anchor on our northward journey and rested on the hard in San Carlos. Her 4th, 5th and 6th seasons were Boat Projects related. Season 7 - an incredible amount of boat work - but no cruising. Season 8 - Tropical Storm Sergio toppled Intrepid II in San Carlos dry storage. A disappointing season of serious and costly repairs. Season 9 - continuing those repairs and still hopeful for cruising.

December 21, 2009

FELIZ NAVIDAD!







Merry Christmas from "the INTREPID II crew" in La Paz, "the Peace" - an apt name for this picturesque, welcoming city in Baja Caliornia Sur.

While the sunshine and temperature (mid 70's F. daytime; mid- 50's at night) are somewhat different than we are used to back home, seasonal celebrations and decorations are seen throughout the area - lights wrapped around palm tree trunks on the Malecon, Santa Claus and snowmen and wreaths decorating boats, storefronts and yards.

We have much to be thankful for - safe passages (now that we can relax and look back on them and the excitement and challenges at the time); good health (the bruises are healing nicely); friendship and advice from fellow cruisers (the outboard seems to work - thanks Russ!); and a friendly and welcoming environment wherever we've been so far.


We wish you the best of the season, however you chose to celebrate.  May it be joyful and meaningful and bring you peace and contentment.