Current Position N 21 54' W 107 49'
Winds are about 5-6 knots out of the north, Sea state is 1-3 ft out of the west with the occasional 3-4 cross wave from the northwest. We left Cabo San Lucas yesterday around 3:00 pm, anxious to get Punta de Mita and finally get some surfing time. Just before leaving yesterday we weighed anchor and headed in to the harbor to refuel. Unfortunately just as we docked a guy came out yelling "manana". After talking to him for a bit we realized that they had run out of diesel and wouldn't have more until tomorrow. This was pretty much how our morning went also. Being Sunday, everything was closed and we were unable to buy some parts necessary to complete some repairs. A little bit of deliberation and we decided that neither the diesel nor the parts were all that necessary. After all Captain Cook never needed them, so we should be able to live without them during the three day passage to mainland Mexico. Upon leaving we had 5-6 knots of wind; we popped the spinnaker and head east. Of course the wind died off around sunset and we were forced to spark up the iron jenny. Around 9 pm the wind finally filled in and we spent the next 22 hours cruising along at 5 to 6 knots.

I've really grown to enjoy sailing at night and last night was no exception. The stars were out, the moon made a brief appearance and we had wind! My 12 am to 4 am watch was perfect. Jeff took over at 4 and the gusts were now building a bit and a cross swell had developed. At around 5 am I was sleeping in my bunk when two cross waves hit each other and threw water all over Tramonto and unfortunately inside on me. It's been so hot we've been sailing with the salon hatch open; as these two waves crashed into each other they threw a few gallons of seawater right in my bunk. Oh-- lesson learned. Now that I was awake it seemed like a perfect time to tuck a reef in the main. As the sun came up the gusts died we shook the reef and have spent the entire day sailing along under very comfortable conditions. We are now back under power. The wind has done the usual and died off right about sunset. Hopefully, we will have a repeat of last night without the water.

Now, my log might be the appropriate place to vent but it it's the only forum I have. Being able to meet and sail with like-minded individuals over the last few weeks has been great. However, I have met a few who seem to have either forgotten what cruising is about or are cruising for the wrong reasons. Not to imply that there is one reason or right way to cruising, but it seems to me that generally we all do it for the experience and adventure. These two items don't always mean comfort. I've heard several complaints about how things get accomplished down here or what services are available. In Bahia Santa Maria, I overheard a crew member aboard a 60 ft sailing vessel complaining that his boat had more services than the town. I fully understand that it can sometimes be a challenge — it took us 5 hours, 2 buses, and a whole lot of walking to check into Cabo. However, it seems as cruisers that we would want to be ambassadors for our country, not missionaries of the American way. Demonstrating a willingness to learn new ways and try new things can only enhance the experience. So when they run out of diesel or you've been wandering for hours trying to find the immigration office they just relocated, remember to relax and grab a cerveza — it's all part of the adventure. And if all else fails, there is always manana.

Take a look at the slideshow of the Baja Ha Ha!