September 6-11, 2013
I would like to say that we loved Puerto Refugio, but the no-see-ums really put a damper on our enjoyment here. We also had an awesome view of convection all around us but never had any lightning right there in the anchorage with us.
Logbook – September 6, 2013 (La Ventana to Puerto Refugio)
Passage Log Highlights
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- 0910 Depart La Ventana
- 1136 Spinnaker
- 1439 Genoa only (15 knots TWS)
- 1627 Arrive Puerto Refugio
- 1900 Re-anchor
Daily Notes
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- Beautiful sail up to Puerto Refugio w/ LC, Dazzler, Chara. Spinnaker run most of the way
- Everyone in the water quickly (hot)
- Small bird visitor while we were anchoring. Boys got a kick out of it. Fed it chips.
- 13-foot tide swing
- No-see-ums, so we moved anchor spots further from shore
- Kyle & Joel over for dinner & a movie
- Thunder & lightning from multiple directions, not too much wind. Large swells in the night.
Logbook – September 7, 2013 (Puerto Refugio)
Daily Notes
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- Shifty winds
- D – unsuccessful paddle due to wind & chop
- T/B – spearfish
- Potluck on Exodus w/ LC, Dazzler, Chara, True Blue V
- No-see-ums are the devil
Email to family and friends dated September 7, 2013
Subject: Puerto Refugio
We sailed up to Puerto Refugio yesterday, and it was a fantastic sail. We “caravaned” with 3 other boats and we all had our spinnakers out because the wind was almost directly behind us. This anchorage is beautiful, except for the no-see-um bugs that are eating me alive. We moved our anchor location to be further from shore hoping that would help. It’s hard to tell since I’m already covered in bites. We had quite the thunder and lightning show last night, and although I never turned on the instruments, I’m pretty sure we didn’t see over 20 kt winds. The swell got pretty significant though, making it difficult to sleep. We plan to stay here a few days and head back down at our first North-ish wind opportunity. Alex’s ear is much better, but he’s still a little restless since he can’t swim or dive. Tim and Brenden are getting some pretty good one-on-one time though. The day before last when they went spearfishing Tim could tell that the current was pretty strong, so he had B stay in the dinghy while he checked it out, which was good because Brenden had to go pick him up! B raised the dinghy anchor, started the outboard, and drove over. If Alex were there, Alex would have had all the responsibility. I’m not sure what the plan is for today, but I’m going to have to get in the water soon!
Love and miss you all,
-D.
Logbook – September 8, 2013 (Puerto Refugio)
Daily Notes
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- Tim tried to stern anchor fo the first time
- D paddle – turned back due to lightning and thunder
- D – made yogurt and bread
- Boys – lots of lego playing w/ Joel
- Dinner w/ LC on Exodus – Carolina made spaghetti, D made clam chowder & bread
Logbook – September 9, 2013 (Puerto Refugio)
Daily Notes
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- D – paddleboard to the window
- T – defrosted the fridge & permanently installed fan
- Leftover clam chowder & another loaf of fresh bread
- Drinks on Exodus w/ LC, Dazzler, Chara
Logbook – September 10, 2013 (Puerto Refugio)
Daily Notes
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- I am an anti-itch gel junkie
Email to family and friends dated September 11, 2013
Subject: Heading South
We will be on the move today back towards the BLA area. The wind is supposed to blow from the north for the next several days, so we will probably settle in at La Gringa until we run out of fresh veggies, then it will be back to the village. I’ve started making bread, and it’s been a huge hit. When I come up to the states I will have to load up on little packets of yeast. I also made clam chowder with fresh clams, and I probably mentioned this before, but I make my own yogurt too. We haven’t been able to enjoy Puerto Refugio as much as I would like because of the bugs. I am looking forward to being in a bug free anchorage for awhile.
Love and miss you all,
-D.
Gresham Family Exodus 