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.

April 3, 2020

March & April - Sailing, Winding Down, Thinking of Home

SV INTREPID II - B dock


Finally Sailing!
Hola again at long last!  This post is a short update only to advise we, like cruisers everywhere in Mexico, have been grappling about whether to stay where are or make the journey homeward. 

After all our efforts to prepare INTREPID II for a long awaited cruising season, we now are 'undoing' and prepping for dry storage.  The extremely good news is that we sailed for 2 long hours which made for a very excited boat and crew! A peaceful evening and overnight on a mooring in the bahia added to the enjoyment, although several 'issues' that occurred and required trouble-shooting were worrisome. 
Bahia San Carlos - after 2 hours sailing
For the most part, they have been dealt with.  More details to come once we are home and have time to revisit these past weeks.

In the meantime, our plans - today - are to follow through with our planned haul out to the works yard on Monday, April 6th, followed by the move to dry storage on Wednesday, April 8th.  We should be ready to head homeward the following day.  Our route is still to be determined, but we hope to avoid those areas most active with "the virus" which has turned everyone's world upside down and inside out.

We are thankful to all our family and friends who have contacted us and sent along links to updates, travel tips, breaking news and concern for our well being.  We send along our wishes that all who read this are safe, stay safe and as healthy as possible and know we are thinking of you.

A few photos for now....it is not all hard work!
Relaxing at Rancho Nacapule - friend's home site
Sunset - Marina San Carlos view
Casey - alert for his owner's return

This has been a very Northerly few months!
And a bit rainy at times
Looks like we haul the genoa up to the parking lot to refold and repack
This should work better!
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