SIGHTINGS — continued (hopefully). It was such an amazing way to be a kid, back when kids were allowed to do such things . . ." Chris took second in the Disabled National Championships in 2014, and nabbed a fourth in the Blind Sailing World Championships (as a sighted guide), and was Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS) Club Champion in 2017. So far, it seems like things are going according to Chris Childers' plan. It looks like the 'real' job will have to wait. — john
mexico — continued beam. As we listened in silence, we heard another swoosh, this time between us and the rocky shore, then another swoosh off our portside beam. It was undoubtedly a humpback whale — or perhaps a mother and her calf — checking us out via sonar. Magical! That brief encounter will probably linger as a special memory from our recent cruise. And like so many other special moments on the water it could not be photographed or otherwise recorded. They say it's wise to have goals in life. For many years it was my goal to get out from behind the desk and dive into the cruising life I'd been reporting on every month in these pages. Now that I'm in it I can't recommend it highly enough. So come on in. The water is fine. — andy
Top: 'Little Wing' visits Isla Isabela. Bottom, left to right: Cartoon-like vultures atop giant cacti; anchorage neighbors off 'Blue Heron' of Sausalito; the 'zocalo' at old San Blas.
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