GENERAL MEETING - Tuesday, March 16 - 3pm - Dinghy Dock Marina Palmira

March 17 - 5 - 9pm - La Costa Restaurant - Flyer Here

Come Join us for
Coffee Hour
Mon - Sat 9:30 - 10:30
Coffee Hour from mast of s/v Ohana

Cruceros Games & Activities
Perico Marinero Race Photos Here

Here are 3 down loadable files from Two Can Play with valuable information for anyone traveling in the Sea and Mainland Mexico
Sea of Cortez Anchorage Review - Going Ashore in Mexico
Traveling Inland from Mexican Ports

Planning to sail to the South Seas? Here are 3 handy guides prepared by
John and Paula Wolstenholme British Yacht "Mr John VI"
New 2nd Edition Polynisian Guide PDF file HERE The Dangerous Middle Guide PDF file HERE

New Zealand Cruising Guide PDF file HERE

San Blas, Nayarit Cruiser Guide - The .pdf guide includes a detailed Google Earth town map with 50 different shops and services listed along with a satellite photo with GPS way points for the San Blas estuary bar entrance.

Heading for Tonga? The island of Niuatoputapu in northern Tonga was severely damaged by tsunami waves on September 30, 2009. Cruisers crossing the Pacific can help. Information here.

S.A.S.S. - Sisters Acquiring Sea Skills - Down loadable Files

New Airport Shuttle from La Paz to San Jose del Cabo Airport - Click Here for schedule

Upcoming Events

The 18th annual Banderas Bay Regatta is March 16-20, 2010. It's the grand-daddy of the cruising regattas with 5 days of music, fun, and racing specially designed for cruisers. See the schedule, all info, and register at the Regatta website of http://www.banderasbayregatta.com/. Early Bird specials include a 50% discount on slips during the 5 days of the Regatta. Go online for all the info and sign up now
Sea of Cortez Sailing Week - April 1-6 with a skippers meeting/party the evening before. The start is off Roca Lobos outside the La Paz channel. The first day is a sail to Caleta Partida, a day or two later up to Isla San Francisco, and the next day or so back to Caleta Partida. The schedule is very loose as we go when the wind blows. Be ready for pot lucks, volleyball, t-shirts, lay over days, trophies, hiking, and plenty of sailing. There will be a limited number of entries to make room for the entire fleet on the infamous cocktail cruise on Latitude 38’s “Profligate”. The night of the 6th is the awards/party/tacos/trophies in La Paz. There is an entry fee of $25 USD as a tax deductable donation to Fundación Ayuda Niños (Foundation Helping Children). To enter email patsyfish@gmail.com

BAYFEST 2010 is scheduled for April 8, 9, 10, & 11, 2010 at La Costa Restaurant. Make plans now to be there for 4 days of fun, festivities, boat racing & more!

LORETO FEST 2010 is scheduled for April 30th, May 1st & May 2nd. Entertainment, special daily events for children, music, dancing, and more. For more information contact: HPYC@hotmail.com

Motorboat/Sailboat Charity Rally - LEAVE SAN CARLOS BAY ON MAY 10TH, REST OVER NIGHT AT EL CHOYUDO THEN TO KINO BAY FOR A CELEBRATION PARTY, RETURN TO SAN CARLOS, AND THEN ATTEND AN AWARD PARTY ON THE 15TH - More info here
NEED HELP? Problems with Police, ATM's, Real Estate, Commercial Business
Contact The BCS Office of Tourism for English Speaking Help
No 5 Carret. Al Norte (last building before Bordo) 124-0424

Solar Cooking! Keep your boat cool and your food hot!
Check out these Solar Cookers and Recipes

Valentine's Dinner & Dance New 2010 Photos - Cruceros Games & activities Perico Marinero Race La Paz Carnaval Valentine's Dinner & Dance
Papas & Beer Beach Party 2010

Flu Shot Clinic 2009

Thanksgiving 2009 Photos

BayFest 2009
Photos HERE
Art Show &
Wine Tasting
Photos Here

In Memoriam Gene Evans

Bandito's Beach Party '09
Photos Here
Banditos

Christmas Potluck 2008
Photos Here
Christmas08

Flu Shot Clinic
Photos Here

Join La Paz Quilters Group

Valentines Dance Photos Here

Asilo de Los Ancianos

M/V Mi Barú burned to waterline on Saturday, Oct 20, 2007
More Photos Here

Crucero's Members brighten San Evaristo's Christmas - Click Here

Dia de Candelaria
Click Here

Los Islotes Sea Lions
Up close & personal
Click Here

Singlehander Mark Penny's life celebrated at Club Cruceros
Photos here

The Cat's Meow Rescue Story & Photos - Click Here

Sea Ya Aground in La Paz
Click Here

Hurricane John

More Photos Click Here

Photo Tom Zyber - see: Baja Insider

Other Hurricane Photos

Musical Instruments Needed

See this Special Page

Bring some toothpaste!

See Photos

SUNSET PHOTOS

SKALLIWAG Cruising Tres Americas

North, Central & South America by sea

Skalliwag trip to Copper Canyon & Old Mexico
Click Here

Spanish Language Help - See LINKS page -Click Here

An excellent program to learn or brush up on Morse Code
Click Here

How to identify strokes and heart attacks
Click Here

SAVE by using your Club Cruceros Membership Card - Click Here

Crusiers celebrated New Year's 2010 at 0:00 Zulu with an appetizer potluck and lots of noise! Thanks to s/v Avalon for organizing this great event! Photo Muggs Zabel, Peregrine
New Years 2009-2010

Crucero's Christmas Potluck December 24, 2009 - Photos Here

SUBASTA 2009 Photos Here

Here's something I think you'll enjoy! Turn up the volumn

Here are a few more you'll enjoy!
Mystery Train - Washboard Chaz and Roberto Luti

Playing For Change Band: A Change Is Gonna Come (live)

Chanda Mama | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

War/No More Trouble | Playing for Change | Song Around The World

WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Here's more than 500 hours of some of the best music from all over the world!
Welcome to the world's biggest online acoustic performance archive. All shows include the post-show encore performances.

A collection of photos by Bob Walker "Cactus"

The Faces of Subasta

The Joy of Christmas!

Subasta 2008 Photos Here!
SubastaCollage 2008

Every year the traditional Subasta or Auction is celebrated by Club Cruceros de La Paz, A.C., and Fundación Ayuda Niños La Paz, A.C in the parking lot of Marina de La Paz, located at Topete and Legaspy. This in benefit for children of limited resources in our community. Photo Tom Ireton - More photos here

For additional information about the work of Fundación Ayuda Niños La Paz see their newsletter

• Fundación Ayuda Niños La Paz seeks support for their scholarship program

Several events planned for March. Details HERE

Here in Mexico, although the law is that students attend school through the 9^th grade,
many families are not able to send their children past sixth grade ... more
Donate today

PDF File of Marks used by Thieves to mark possible targets!

Hurricane Jimena Photo Links: Pescador Jim Gallery Mulege MLS Gallery Baja Geary Gallery s/v Maitairoa's Gallery
Support Hurricane Jimena Disaster Relief Efforts in Baja California Sur

Mexican Fishing Licenses are available at Marina de La Paz
Online Mexican Fishing License Application

Download A NEW Spanish Program: Spanish TutorII program
The SpanishTutorII application is designed to help a student learn the Spanish language through audio review andpractice of classroom instructions.
Also a new version of the original Spanish Tutor is available HERE

A NEW Bloodpressure Monitor Program is available HERE
Updated March 4, 2010

NEW Weather Software from Questor
Updated March 4, 2010
These programs might improve your weather watch
WxImageRecorder .... converts an HF radio's audio output to a facsimile image.
WxImageEditor .......... provides the user the means to correct facsimile image errors.
WxImageAnimation ... provides the user the means to animate facsimile images.
DOWNLOAD Page Here
Vessel Log - The Vessel Log program was written to give boat owners the ability to create a detailed log for trips, maintenance, inventory, fuel management, and boat projects. Vessel Log was written to make these tasks easier and do and perform some of the routine calculations that all boat owners do. Download this FREE program from Oso Software here.

Wondering what meat to buy? See the Spanish Beef Cuts Chart HERE!

Prevention Of Illness And Injury

Stingray Injuries and how to treat them
Fish and Shellfish Poisoning and how to treat them
Traveler's Diarrhea and how to treat it
Food & Water Precautions Everything about treating your water.
How to identify strokes and heart attacks - Click Here
Another way to look at Strokes - Click Here
What's in your Medical Kit and How to Use It? - From Seminar by Betsy Plotkin, MD - Click Here
Singlehander Mark Penny's life celebrated at Club Cruceros
Photos here
Shelly B, a 28' Pearson Triton out of Wahsington, caught fire at anchor in La Paz on March 20, 2007. The Mexican Navy attempted to put out the intense fire, but the boat burned to the waterline and then sank. Club Cruceros is assisting in helping the owner who lost everything in this devastating event. Donations of cash, clothes and other goods can be made at the ClubHouse during Coffee Hours. Update Below Photo Tom Ireton

Yes, this is a sad story with a good ending! The owner Brian Jose (pronounced yos) sailed his Pearson Triton down from Port Townsend, Washington. The boat "Shelly B" was anchored in the Bay on the night of March 20, 2007 and caught fire from an unknown source (possibly electrical). Brian was not on board at the time. He lost everything he had with the exception of his driver's license and the clothes on his back and his flipflops. The Mexican Navy attempted to put out the fire, but it was a futile attempt and the boat burned (melted) to the waterline and sank.
Club Cruceros de La Paz launched a campaign to assist Brian and so far, cash donations have topped $1500.00 U.S. Cruisers have also generously donated clothes, pots and pans, boat equipment and much more. But the best was when a small group of cruisers negotiated the purchase of a Pearson Triton, owned by a Mexican, which was also at anchor for quite some time in the Bay. They towed it to the marina and, working feverishly, cleaned the boat. In the afternoon of March 21, they led a blindfolded Brian down the dock at Marina Palmar where they presented him with his new home. Needless to say there was surprise and joy all around. Brian's new Triton is apparently in better shape than his old one, however it lacks a rudder. They were able to salvage the rudder and winches and Marina Palmar is hauling the new boat out so the bottom can be cleaned and painted. A very rewarding experience all around! Additional photos here.

Paw Prints

Fire Destroyed Paw Prints in Marina Abaroa Saturday, June 26, 2004! More Photos

Baja Dream

HURRICANE MARTY September 22, 2003 SCORES DIRECT HIT!

Hurricane Ignacio Photos in La Paz August 23-26, 2003

Mexican Check-in streamlined! 5. Do I have to check in and out of every port in Mexico? Mexico requires that every boat check out of the port with the Port Captain "Capitania de Puerto" every time it leaves for more than 24 hours. Even if you are staying within the same port district, you must clear out and clear back in when you return. In La Paz you are requested to contact the Capitania verbally on Channel 16 and the Navy (Cuarta Zona Naval) on Channel 11 as you leave port. The check in/checkout laws changed in May, 2005. You must still complete the international arrival and departure clearances upon entering or leaving Mexico. After checking into Mexico and traveling along the coastline or in the Sea of Cortes, or when changing crew, you must inform the marina office or the local port captain's office. This can be done using VHF radio or filling out a simple form. - Click Here for answers to other questions

Opera Videos Donated

A fabulous collection of 130 Opera videos amassed by Bob Connelly on the SV/Waltzing Matilda has been donated to the Music School in La Paz. Capt. Bob died in the early 90's but opera lovers at that time retrieved the collection and have kept it together with stewdardship passing from Margarite Brosing (Venus), Margery Meisels and Bill Booth (Ikiru) and Sylvia and Chuck Wheeler (La Paloma). The music school is undergoing certification and they feel that this donation will only enhance their reputation. Tom Irerton (La Casita) helped with this transition. Donations of music instruments,musical scores, or any other kind of help is gladly accepted from the community or visitors.

Marguerite Livrone Brosing "Git"

April 18, 1928 - May 25, 2004 - Photos & more Click Here

Photos of La Paz - Click Here

Videos of La Paz - Click Here

Excellent videos of La Paz and the Sea From Greg & Jill Delezynski SV Guenevere

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