Jerry Where Are You?

April 8, 2008

Dear Jerry,

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We really appreciate you keeping us up to date on your adventure cruise in Mexico. You are encouraging us to continue our planning to follow in your footsteps.

Sorry! Sorry! Sorry! We have not responded sooner to your wonderful email. However, being Commander of the San Diego Sail and Power Squadron, going through the Change of Watch and then being Membership Chairman has kept us busy. Now things are starting to slow down

We have a group of about 5 boats planning to leave sometime after the Baja Ha Ha, 2008. The Ha Ha is leaving Monday, October 28, 2008. We never know what is going to happen until the day arrives and we see how many boats are there to set off. Maybe we should go with the Ha Ha???????

A few weeks ago I did a boat delivery from Ixtapa to La Paz. I heard you on the HF radio; however, the radio would not transmit so I could not get in touch with you.

Yesterday, Monday April 7, 2008, I talked with my boss at work and gave my notice. I figured it would be best to talk with him first so he would not find out second hand about my leaving. There now is about 6 months before we take off.

Claudia and I are anxious to find out all that is going on with you. What ports we should visit? Should we go south first and then move up the Mexican mainland coast into the Sea of Cortez? What month would be best to be in the Sea? You are visiting all the places we are dreaming of.

We are now debating on whether to buy a water maker. They are very expensive; however, we hold only about 40 gallons of water so having a water maker would help out with taking showers and drinking water. We are thinking of the smallest they make-a Katadyne (PUR) that makes 1.5 gallons per hour and uses 4 amps.

Are you going to be returning to San Diego for the hurricane season? Or, are you going to be staying in Mexico for the season and continuing on? Maybe you have not made up your mind yet? If we leave in October, 2008 we could catch up with you and sail along with a real experienced Mexican cruiser.

We know you are having a phenomenal time. We can’t wait to be there. If you get a chance let us know what is going on.

Your friends,

Ted and Claudia Bowler