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Boating and Cruising in the Sea of Cortez & Baja's Pacific Coast
Whale Watching - Cabo Style
Whale Watching Season is December to April. Did you know that MORE people see whales in Cabo San Lucas.
Changes to La Paz Navigation
The entrance to la Paz Harbor can be tricky enough. Now two new markers may make it even more challenging for boaters
2 Seas Watch
Weather, Sea Life, Environment, Health and Welfare of Cruisers, Events and Fishing/Diving reports.
Shark
Diving in Baja California
Looking for something to really get your adrenaline pumping? Take a shark dive and get nose to nose with a great white.
Escalera Nautica Report
Gary Graham brings us this about the land bridge for yachters from the Pacific side to the Sea of Cortez to Bahia de Los Angeles.
Open Panga Sport Fishing in La Paz
La Paz was the sport fishing secret of true anglers before Cabo existed. Find out what it's like to take an open panga adventure.
Saving Sharks in the Sea of Cortez
Now environmental groups are helping shark fishermen convert to fishing charters and encouraging conservation..
To Baja Ha-Ha or Not to Ha-Ha
This is the 13th Cruiser Rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. We look at the fun you have and the things you miss. Some tips for cruisers too.
Surfing and Sailing The Sea
German sailor and surfer Stefan Paul Ries has sailed and surfed from San Diego on his 25' sailboat, board attached.
Sail the Sea with Actor John Amos
Share a Labor Day Weekend aboard John Amos' gaff rig catch, Halley's Comet. In a personal interview with John Amos.
Baja California Weather
365 days a year we have temps, wind conditions and forecasts for the major cities of Baja and more.
Marina in Santa Rosalia
Part of the Escalara Nautica the marina offers one more safe harbor in the Sea of Cortez for those headed north.
Marine Hurricane Preparation
A long time Baja Sailor and sail maker provides some tips on preparing your boat for a hurricane.
Kayaking Around the Sea
Author Greg Joder circumnavigated the Sea of Cortez to bring attention to envirnmental issues
Map of Baja California
It won't take you off road but here is a map that will let you place the major towns and cities of Baja and the highways.
Exploring
the Sea on the Defiant - Pt 1
Editor Tomas takes an opportunity to explore the Sea of Cortez. Come along onboard the Defiant and enjoy the Bay of La Paz
Exploring
the Sea on the Defiant - Pt 2
Slowly working our way north, we explore Isla San Francisco, Amoretajada and San Evaristo in the Sea of Cortez.
Sailing
the Sea on the Defiant - Part 3
Take a literary adventure aboard the sailing vessel Defiant. This chapter takes us through a norther blow to Agua Verde
Activities in Baja California Sur
Adventures in Baja like whale watching, island excursions, land tours and scuba diving. Plan an adventure or a vacation.
Cabo Sailing Charters
La Princessa offers scheduled trips for individuals or small groups or you can charter the whole boat for a special event.
Progress on the Escalara Nautical
Gary Graham tells what's happening with this long pending project meant to move boats from the Pacific to the Sea.
Cruising
in the Sea of Cortez - Do it now!
As the age of cruising gives way to recreational boating and commuter cruisers we look at what is lost and gained.
Cruising
the Sea and Being a Cruiser
For those of you wondering what the day to day life is like, author Stefan Paul Ries takes you inside the cruising life.
Sailing Charter in the Sea of Cortez
Capt. Mike sees a lot of the Sea as a Moorings Charter Captain. Enjoy a trip where whales, dolphins, & desert islands
San Juanico – Nature’s Playground
Fanciful spire-shaped islets, fossilized X cauldrons, colorful reefs and blonde sand. By John Rains of the Mexico Boating Guide.
Isla Espiritu Santos
Just north of La Paz, these almost uninhabited islands provide secluded anchorages and volcanic summits
Buy a Cruising Guide and Read It
Loaded with anchorages and islands to explore The Sea can offer dangers, Cruising guides can help you avoid the pitfalls.
Marina CostaBaja in La Paz
The newest marina offers dockside pump-out, cable TV & internet and the friendliest staff imaginable.
The Coromuel Winds are Blowing'
It happens almost every sundown, from early spring until summer in the Sea. You curse them, then welcome them.
Cruising Events in The Sea
The face of cruising has changed over the last decade and the two big cruising fiestas have had to weather the change.
Baja California Fishing Reports
We have fishing reports from Cabo and La Paz as well as a Fly Fishing Report for Mag Bay to Guatemala.
Islands Named World Heritage Sites
The Sea of Cortez protected Islands to the World Heritage list. This will provide funding to protect the islands future.
Virgin Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez
Join one of our Insider Readers as she takes you along on her desire to join the Kayaking Crowd and enjoy beautiful Baja.