Seaward Adventures in Mexico
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The Adventures
We know that many of you have been staying tuned to learn about our SEAWARD ADVENTURES in Mexico which will be resuming next January (2013). The schedule is coming together, and we can paint a picture for you of what the season will look like. There will be seven legs of approximately a week, and several two week trips:
- Seaward will be sailing out of San Francisco to Los Angeles in late December next year.
- The next leg is Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas for 14 days.
- It's then into the Sea of Cortez sailing up to La Paz in seven days.
- After another week of sailing into the Sea of Cortez from La Paz, we head south to Puerto Vallarta on a seven day sail.
- We will spend three weeks in the Puerto Vallarta/Banderas Bay area with a trip to Manzanillo and back.
- In mid-March, we will set sail from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco for 17 days on the high seas.
We hope this will help you to start planning your trip with us! Stay tuned for the details of the itinerary, dates, and prices, which will be featured right here in January 2012. We will be accepting reservations starting in January 2012!
Below are the details of the 2011 Voyages . . .
Baja Adventure
Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas
On this, a true sea voyage, you will experience changes in latitudes and attitudes as well as sail 1,000 miles south along the Baja California Coast, leaving the rains and winter behind in our wake. Whales and dolphins will be our companions on this pristine passage. There will a number of opportunities to learn the ways of a sailing ship at sea. There will be a number of passage-making days and nights at sea on this voyage, and we will hope to visit (conditions permitting): Cedros Island, Magdalena Bay, and a day-long visit to the protected whale breeding grounds of San Ignacio Lagoon.
Dates: Jan. 7-19 2011 (13 days)
Cost: $1400 per participant
Includes meals aboard, single berth and ship's costs (does not include tourist cards nor small-boat whale trips in the lagoons)
Two Six-Day Sails Exploring the Sea of Cortez
Sailing from the historic city of La Paz, endless and out-of-the-way anchorages await us. The dramatic geology, fine beaches, and remoteness of the area create ideal cruising grounds. Each day, wonders will appear on land and sea in this rich marine environment, which author John Steinbeck described as possessing "profound and unworldly beauty." The islands of Espiritu Santo, San Francisco, San Jose, and anchorages on the Baja Peninsula are all nature preserves with access by boat only. We'll stop in to explore lush mangrove estuaries and unspoiled beaches, and then snorkel with seals. As you "learn the ropes" aboard Seaward, each day will bring new adventures.
-La Paz to La Paz
This trip departs from and returns to La Paz, Mexico. A beautiful and fascinating city located right on the water, La Paz is the perfect access point for adventures in the Sea of Cortez.
-La Paz to Cabo San Lucas (includes Celestial Navigation Course)
This is a passage-making trip which will travel from La Paz to Cabo San Lucas. Each night the schooner will be at anchor, as we make our way around the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. The itinerary will include stops at the island of Espiritu Santo and the East Cape anchorages of Bahia Muertos and Cabo Pulmo. Instruction and practice in the art and science of celestial navigation will take place aboard under the experienced guidance of Dr. Bill Hallstein who has been a sailing ship captain and celestial navigation instructor for over twenty years, including on many North Atlantic and Caribbean passages as well as in the Arctic. This trip will provide the opportunity to learn celestial navigation from a master as we passage down the coast of Baja California and get plenty of practical experience. Passengers are also invited to join in the participatory spirit of Schooner Seaward and also learn sailing, seamanship, and coastal navigation from Capt. Alan Olson and the crew.
Dates:
La Paz to La Paz: January 25-30 2011 (6 Days)
La Paz to Cabo San Lucas: February 28 - March 5 2011 (6 Days)
Cost: $1100 per participant, per sail
Includes meals aboard, single berth and ship's costs
-La Paz to La Paz
This trip departs from and returns to La Paz, Mexico. A beautiful and fascinating city located right on the water, La Paz is the perfect access point for adventures in the Sea of Cortez.
This is a passage-making trip which will travel from La Paz to Cabo San Lucas. Each night the schooner will be at anchor, as we make our way around the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. The itinerary will include stops at the island of Espiritu Santo and the East Cape anchorages of Bahia Muertos and Cabo Pulmo. Instruction and practice in the art and science of celestial navigation will take place aboard under the experienced guidance of Dr. Bill Hallstein who has been a sailing ship captain and celestial navigation instructor for over twenty years, including on many North Atlantic and Caribbean passages as well as in the Arctic. This trip will provide the opportunity to learn celestial navigation from a master as we passage down the coast of Baja California and get plenty of practical experience. Passengers are also invited to join in the participatory spirit of Schooner Seaward and also learn sailing, seamanship, and coastal navigation from Capt. Alan Olson and the crew.
Homeward Bound, Leg I
Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles
Join Seaward for the northbound passage of about 1,200 miles up the Baja Coast. This homeward passage of approximately 15 days will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for sailors who relish a true sailing adventure. Sailing conditions can be challenging, with many changes in climate, wind, and sea state. But most days should bring fine weather and fair winds, with time to adjust and adapt to the sea's ever-changing rhythms. This cruise offers an excellent opportunity to learn celestial navigation and seamanship, while experiencing the camaraderie of a seasoned crew on an extended passage. We will also take a long leg off the Baja coast (about 150 miles) to the remote, rarely visited Isla de Guadalupe.
Dates: March 8-22 2011 (15 days)
Cost: $800 per participant
Includes meals aboard, single berth and ship's costs
Note: Homeward Bound Legs I & II (from Cabo Lucas to Sausalito) may be combined for a total coast of $1,200.
Homeward Bound, Leg II
Los Angeles to San Francisco
This trip up the California Coast will be a great way to experience this fabled coast while learning sailing and passage-making skills for those who wish to. This voyage will include exploration of the Channel Islands and possible port stops in coastal ports such as Morro Bay and Santa Cruz. As we pass under the Golden Gate, you'll experience the unforgettable sense of accomplishment that always awaits every sailor at journey's end.
Dates: March 24-29 2011 (6 days)
Cost: $500 per participant
Includes meals aboard, single berth and ship's costs