Photo Gallery

09/20/09 New Pictures

Photo Gallery    Most recent to past pictures!
hurricane jimena

When this was recorded, NOAH was reporting the storm over the Baja - as you can see, it was sitting on top of San Carlos.


50-60 knot winds with torrential rain- 30" in 30 hours!    The surf swept homes away and beaches are gone.                  Rivers ran everywhere.


House swept away.               Road washed out by surf & river that pushed boats and trucks in it's path.                   Sand dunes swept away.


         14 boats swept off moorings/anchor and some sank.                              Large equipment swept downstream. Our storage area flooded.


Marina Seca dry storage got flooded, but no structural damage to these boats that we knocked off their stands.

Hanging out in San Carlos - Summer 2009

Pura Vida in her slip       Sunset in San Carlos           Anchored by beach        Playing with grandkids        Beach fun


Condos by the Bay

Returning to San Carlos - March 7 - 21st

Sunset activity in Chacala- anchorage & Palapa Dolphins cris-cross under our bow - fabulous!

Whale breaching Isla Isabella Mona Isabella beach & birds Isabella reef & rocks Snorkel time!

Our bird escorts (2) that flew from Mazatlan to Baja with us! La Paz beach front Boardwalk (Malecon)

Cathedral Mural in plaza La Paz Town plaza & gazebo Palmira marina El Gato anchorage Looking for shells at Gato

Red rocks along the shore in El Gato and Toro Bays

Agua Verde turquoise waters at the anchorage. Fishing pangas and village of Agua Verde Bay.

Agua Verde landscape includes fossils, bay with split and pelicans that look like statues.

Captain! Manta rays jump out of water and spashes back - then underwater by boat Sea Lion lays on back

View from cockpit by Loreto - a pod of dolphins approach and pass us on the way. Whale dives in distance

San Juanico Bay with islands, snorkeling and great anchorage. Leaving the Baja Coast towards San Carlos

Siena & Andrea Valentina, Andrea & Becky Gabrielito is growing so fast and is so fun!

Enjoying Banderas Bay - Yelapa and our Friends

Alicia Carol Karen, Jane, & Meana Water aerobic group Marie & Don Irvin

Yelapa anchorage & bay Yelapa waterfall and viewing platform Butterfly in rainforest

Lynn, Eddie, Den Wild Women on Wine!

Guadalajara in February

Deluxe bus ride Foot rest on bus San Francisco Motel lobby Breakfast buffet Cathedral in City center

Guadalajara Plaza Circle of Influence Dennis & Oscar City Street Plaza de los Fundadores

Guadalajara Plaza Painting done in wine Horse drawn buggies Children on plaza City Mercado - 4 floors

Mercado food court Metal chair & man Den on sculpture Imolacion de Quetzalcoatl Tonala Church Tonala street vendors

Mirimba player Guitar tuning Donkey crosses street Stained glass store Glass window

Chapala bus Chapala fountain Chapala pier Lake Chapala Panga boats

Food options on street The Gossipers Cute cows Kids cars Loom in Chapala

Crane on panga Colorful storefronts Sculpturist in Ajijic Storefront scene Street graffiti

Carmen Miranda?? Lake scene Eating in Tlaquepaque Great food for both of us!

2009 - January in Puerto Vallarta

     Perfect walking beach               Olive Ridley Turtle                      Turtle Poster                            Baby Olive Ridley turtles            Turtle eggs under sand

            Bird on Turtle              Rub hands with sand before touching turtles     Babies ready to be released           Letting baby turtles go to the water


              Eddy & Janet                  Back channel of marina             The African Queen steamer   This is one of our neighbors!!    Fajita Republic Cafe' along channel

Carmen, Jim, Jane Janet, Chris, Dennis John, Eddie, Sonia Obnoxious consumption Their dinghy!!!

Welcome to Circus Opening scene Foot juggler Balance act Horse riders

Great juggler Trapeze girl Wire Walker Riding Elephants Elephants perform

Fun Bike to Ride White Horse Walking on hind legs Bow for applause U. S. Import

November and December in Puerto Vallarta

Dolphins at Swim pool Lin & John Hoskins Lin & John sailing Let's float in the ocean! Watching for birds

Dinner at Marisio's Richard - Banderas Bay Bash Den tries to catch water-balloon Sunset at Skybar

Music on the bus to town Our favorite taco stand in PV View of Den fixing, fixing, fixing! Pura Vida with dirty bottom!

Worn Paint Casa Iguana pools Best Restaurant Dinner Dessert

Den has trouble with his horse Lynn rides through stream Pedro Bridge over waterfall Ed Eden waterfall

Mismaloya centro Mismaloya Playa Night of Iguana Restaurant Pangas waiting for tourists

Don Crispin Distillery Newly painted bottom Freddy and Anna

Thanksgiving with Cameron and Amanda

Amanda fishes off dock The casual sailor Cam & Amanda watch dolphins

Drinks at sunset in cockpit Cam & Amanda at Philo's Dancing at Philo's Breakfast makers!

Amanda and Cam swing over trees "Ya sure this is safe?" "A kiss for good luck!" Repelling down from the trees

Dinner at Mark's Grill Best team for beach volleyball Sunset at the beach Breakfast at Estudio Cafe

Our Anniversary - November 20, 2008

Surprise for our 20th Aniversy! Great food, great service!

Paradise Marina and Puerto Vallarta - Muy Bueno!

Paradise Village Marina Breakfast at Vallarta Yacht Club Pura Vida at Paradise Village

Sliding down an Alligator? Rather drink by the beach! AVP tour stop? Let's play! ahhh, the lap pool...yes!

Swim with dolphins                        Lovely walkways                     Malecon beach                         "Millennium" Statue          Dolphin family


Isle Cuale shops              Malecon beach                       Palapa restaurant                                              Washer woman statue

Cuale River through town Ballet de Folklorico practice Jarretaderos Marketplace

San Carlos to Puerto Vallarta

Pura Vida is ready!                              Jesus watches                                  Starting latitude                             No Wind! Calm seas.
                                                        and cares for our boat

Storm to starboard First Dorado on a fly! Filet Master! Dragging along.

Sunset before Topo Pura Vida at anchor Gabriel's office The Port of Topolobampo

Shrimp boat Don Chuy's house Lunch at Don Chuy's Taking panga to see the dolphin

Gabriel & Siena Father & son on beach Siena, Valentina & Becky Dolphin greets family! Don Chuy pets dolphin

Gabrielito is not happy! Refueling at daybreak Shrimp boats everywhere Anchored by fish village

Pt Piaxtla Lighthouse Go Obama! Marina Mazatlan Mazatlan has 650,000 residents

Mazatlan Cathedral Olas Altos Beach Machada Square Outdoor theater for Cultural Festival

Art School Outside dining Interior of a shop-great water feature Dinner with Canadian friends

Isla Isabelle Panga village Frigates get left-over fish Pangas ready for work Isla Isabella Preservation

He's waiting for a reply! Inflated chin or ego? He's ready Graduate student housing Trail to see Frigate nests

Pura Vida at Isla Isabella Daybreak at Isla Isabella 2 Pilot Whales blow and dive Pilot whale waves his flipper

Relaxing at Matanchen Bay Pura Vida at Isla Pena Isla Pena beach & old restaurant Guayabitos Bay and Beach

Approach to Banderas Bay

Past Trips

Baja Ha Ha Crew and Preparations

Alison at the helm and               Paul is always ready       Carol prepares menus.             Our trusty Mascot
helping us with our tasks           to lend a hand!              She is with us in spirit.        Motley Crew (girl friend-Parrot Hilton)

Checking Batteries Solar panels installed Hauling the boat out Examining the keel.

We are on our way - Cabo here we come!


Crew ready to go!	The start line	Flying the chute!	First Fish!

Paul's first fish!	Our first evening-calm before the storm!	Town of Turtle Bay	Turtle Bay welcomes us.

Lunch in Turtle Bay	Turtle Bay in evening	Sail repair on the beach	Turtle Bay BBQ & Party

Dinghys land on beach	Beach volleyball	Balloons animals for kids	Evening underway

Beautiful Sunrises	Beautiful sunsets	Lunch on the boat	Flyfishing Alison!

Approach Bahia Santa Maria	Bahia Santa Maria	Happy Hour at anchor	A great swim in 78F water!

Boat from water	Pangas take us to shore	Lynn looks for shells	Lynn, Den & Paul hike to peak

Santa Maria Cassitas	A Great dinner & Band	Wing on Wing downwind	Dolphin show begins!

dolphins swim with boat	1 1/2 hour dolphin show	They just kept diving	Cabo San Lucas -Lands End
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Famous Cabo Arch	Slip too small for Pura Vida!	Cabo at night	Pura Vida at Dinghy dock!

Loved doing the laundry!	Cabo San Lucas street	Alison and Jose'	Lynn and Pedro

Baja Beach Party at Mangos	Tequila shooter	Famous Squid Row	Grand PooBah gives awards

Lynn fishes along the way	Cabo Pulma beach & reef	Den ready to scuba dive	Keep the beer above water!

Giggling Marlin dinner	Las Muertos Sunset	Las Muertos Sunrise	La Paz Marina

La Paz Marina Office	Snorkeling at dusk	Sunset at Isla San Francisco	Sunrise enroute to Agua Verde

Bahia Agua Verde reef	Coastal fog seeps over hills	The city of Loreto	Loreto board walk

Archways from trees	Mission Church of Loreto	Swiss beer garden of Loreto	Pura Vida at Isla Carmen

Bandaras Bay cactus	Landscape underwater	Angel Fish shares home	An aquarium view

Paul loves the view!	Sunrise 1 on final leg	Sunrise 2 on final leg	Sunrise 3 on final leg

Approaching San Carlos	Welcoming committee of San Carlos	Not sure he likes us!	Pura Vida's new home!

Pura Vida History

Bill Borsari, Former Owner of the Catalina 400	Juanita Cannon, Den's Mom, approves of Pura Vida. Paulette teaches Juanita how to enjoy sailing!	Dennis and Lynn are initiated into the "Bill of Sail" crew. Our first experience on this boat.	The papers are signed - Dennis and Lynn purchase the boat!
De-naming the boat	New name - Pura Vida	Welcome aboard!	Pura Vida from the bow
Sailing Crews
Cam, Amanda. Mike & Kelly	Linda & Tom Volhein	Andreas, Claudia & Children from Switzerland	Gary & Patsy Wagner in San Diego Bay
Kim and Edgar like autopilot!	Diana and Ari anxious about 2nd child!	Max, Kellye, Carol & Raul	Tim & Tina Stefek
Nancie & Mike in Catalina.

Catalina Island
Sailing at night to Catalina	Entrance to 2 Harbors	2 Harbors Beach	Great hike to Bread & Breakfast Hotel
Dolphins came to play!	Pacific Grey whales joins the fun!