[PUP] No one PUPing?

[Scott E. Bulger]

Hi John!!!

November is usually a benign time to make passage in the Western North  
Atlantic and the Caribbean, yet I see no posts. Where are all the
Passagemakers?  

[scott]  Passagemaking!!!!
 
Where is Scott Bulger and the FUBAR boats? I've seen no posts from them  
since mid-November.

[scott]  Alanui, Paloma, Sanjaro, Wayward Wind and Samurai (all Nordhavns)
are in El Cid marina in Mazatlan.  We have been loosly traveling together
since leaving La Paz a few days ago.  Wayward Wind has been here in Mazatlan
for a bit longer, waiting for the Nordhavn folks to come do some warranty
work.  

We had a glass smooth crossing of the Sea of Cortez two days ago.  We had
waited three days for a "Norther" to subside.  We then made the 6 hour trip
from La Paz to Muertos Bay, then the 28 hour crossing of the SoC the
following day.  Yesterday was siesta day, to get my body clock reset.  

I'll have much more to share soon, I'm working on stuff for my Dad's web
page and will post it here as well.

I believe Ken Williams is in Cabo and will head across on his way to Costa
Rica after Christmas?

Most of the FUBAR boats have either come across, headed north or owners have
headed home for the holidays, leaving their boats in marinas.  

We plan a week here, a three day trip to PV, two weeks there, then 3 days to
Barra.  Then it's hell bound for the Panama Canal (some logistical issues to
work through, but it's our goal!).

Found out you can ship a 49' boat from La Paz to Nanaimo BC for $11.000 usd,
offseason, meaning now.  The boat should leave La Paz anytime and arrive in
BC on Dec 11 or 12 I think?  When you consider the weather, the cost and the
time, that's a great price.  This may influence our plans and timing for our
trip back.  Sorry so few postings to PUP, one thing I've learned is how hard
it is to compose email at sea.  Looking into the computer screen late at
night on watch or during the day can make you sick in a hurry.  When in
port, the last thing I want to do is sit at a computer screen.

Anyway, rest assured we are out here getting it done, and having the time
our our lives.

One last thought.  I had a slip in La Paz next to the most beautiful Willard
I've ever seen.  This boat looked so new I thought it must have been
delivered a month or two ago.  I found out it's Patrick's boat and
unfortunately he had traveled home for the holidays, so I missed a long
awaited meeting.  Maybe on the way back?

Take care all, I'll get some updates to you soon!

Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA
Currently tied up at El Cid marina in Mazatlan MX