Destination: Cabo - The Long Way

[PEMEX]

Originally Posted by Thresher_Cowboy

Sorry, don't buy it. When's the last time a group of fishermen were assaulted by locals on a trip to the sierras or big sur? Sure there's violent crime in the states, but Mexico is a completely different ball game. Fishermen, kayakers, surfers and tourists are ROUTINELY targeted in Mex, especially camping in remote wilderness areas. Not the case in the States.

Thats what makes Baja great, people who think like you wont go.

[maui jim]

So whats the current update on Dave...Seems to have stalled along the way, I only see tracking from 2 days ago.
Hpefully due to awsome fishing bite

[Bob Madore]

I sure hope he in in conact with someone. Everything is probably fine but when you see no movement it gets me worried.

[buttchaser]

An update from Daves blog page

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Change of Plans


This is the first update I've been able to make. As you can see, I've changed course somewhat. This was due to high surf and an extremely heavy kayak. After several reductions in equipment and supplies, I was still very heavy. Much too heavy to deal with surf. Unfortunately, the Sea of Cortez side has some extreme heat and its own challenges. Currently catching lots of grouper in Punta Buffeo.

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Well no reports again and now it seems, at least for me, nothing on the SPOT site. I certainly hope he is OK.

[Riskey Water]

I think his SPOT died. He posted on his personal site that all was fine , so it leaves me to believe that all is fine . With the powers that be he is still doing well and moving forward and onward .For the Nay sayers.Mex is a journey for those with the heart ,soul ,and intestinal fortitude of a warrior. I feel that his personal strenght will allow him to complete the task at hand .Give your blessings gentlemen for faith will see him through these travels.

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

So it seems he spent a bit of time in the Bufeo area and the island. The thing I don't get and perhaps this is a SPOT thing. If I am looking at it right, he has traveled over 80 miles in 24 hours. From Isla San Luis to the North end of Bahia De Los Angeles. That is a long way in that amount of time.

[maui jim]

That's some land yak..

[PAL]

SPOT miss by 80 miles? Seems unlikely.

I'm wondering what's up with Dave's SPOT. Mine is nearly 3 years old and the batteries (not alkalines - the recommended lithiums, something far more potent) are still full of juice. Its also spent plenty of time immersed in salt splash and dropped from time to time.

A SPOT with fresh batteries should handle dozens of check-ins a day over the course of several weeks, despite temperature extremes.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

So it seems he spent a bit of time in the Bufeo area and the island. The thing I don't get and perhaps this is a SPOT thing. If I am looking at it right, he has traveled over 80 miles in 24 hours. From Isla San Luis to the North end of Bahia De Los Angeles. That is a long way in that amount of time.

He was on the road again. Looks like he bailed on the Gulf Side, and has crossed back to the Pacific.

The current spot update shows him launched again on the Pacific at Bahia Asuncion. I have not heard a recent report but that is Yellowfin and Dorado territory this time of year.

I'd say that is a good move depending on the surf. I think I said it before but the Pacific side is a much better bet this time of year, as the Gulf side is just way to hot and dry. He may have to cut his days short with the afternoon winds but it beats the heat of the Gulf side, and he won't have to weight himself down with as much water.

Jim

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Seems he is covering more miles by land than by sea, still what a great adventure. I wish him well. I can't wait to hear his stories.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Seems he is covering more miles by land than by sea, still what a great adventure. I wish him well. I can't wait to hear his stories.

Yeah I was thinking that as well, must be a blast to be down there, he's fishing some great locations.

Jim

[radastaff]

kinda missed this thred tell now

hope he gets lots of picts during the trip
and the weather cooperates towards his success

sumthin alot of us iam sure
wish we could do
but just have to read about it insted

ive been considering a spot device
prob will get one when the text option version comes out

a sat phone woulda been a good idea for this trip

i woulda def brough my ceramic filter water purifier pump

coulnt immagine trying to launch and land a yak
let alone paddle it with any current and or wind
with an extra 300# on it

one tough crazy cool dude fur sure


paul

[PAL]

Heck yeah, a great trip any way you slice it.

Re a SPOT that texts. SPOT licensed their tech to Delorme, who cooked up a GPS / Sat Text gizmo. Dave had hoped to get one for this run, but it's in very short supply, too brand spanking new.

[trob]

turned into a roadtrip....those paddling sponsors are bummed

"I'm moving by vehicles to choice spots in Baja to concentrate more on fishing than paddling."


Looking forward to the trip report when he gets back.

[Lets_Fish]

Just saw that Dave is back in the gulf. Looks like he will have more land miles than water!

[driftwood]

Unrelenting strong winds must of made him go back to the gulf and back to the frying pan .

[WahooUSMA]

Unreal jouney. Can't wait to hear about his trip!

[Thresher_Cowboy]

Didn't take long to figure out what a dumb idea that was... Jumping in that truck probably saved his life, at least the guy knows when to quit...

[trob]

he's headed back north and checked in 3 times on the 13th?