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Attending Events for AMD

2011-12-08T08:24:00.001-07:00

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We are looking for members of the public to cover events such as Music
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Newport to Cabo race

2009-03-10T10:28:00.001-06:00

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Newport to Cabo race
Light rain this morning with cloudy skies...a welcome change from the heat we have been having. Newport to Cabo race had its first finshers this morning with Stark Raving Mad being the first for line honors (5:12am) and Horizon and Allure closley behind. Many more to come but without much wind it may take some of them most of the day to arrive. With about 40 boats registered it has been one of the larger fleets fro this race in past years. For more infomation on the progress and to track any of the boats yet to arrive go here Congradulations to those that have finshed and to those yet to arrive!

Inflatable Service in La Paz

2008-11-16T16:01:00.000-07:00

Keeping Your Dinghy Alive
That was the idea. Keeping Dinghies alive and in top seaworthy condition. Rock Hard understands completely that Inflatable Dinghies (also called Dinks) are the workhorses of your boat and because of this, have a finite lifespan. Rubbing against the concrete dinghy dock, being stepped on with shoes, and UV degradation all take a toll on the life of a dinghy. The thin rub rail is little protection and a leak can easily happen if care is not taken.
We have found a product that we are truly excited about to help extend Your Dink's Life
Rock Hard Dinghy Services was born from a combination of absolute neccesity when living on the water as we do and having daily use of our dinghy both too and from the town of La Paz, but also too and from shore at any anchorage in the Sea of Cortez, our playground for sailing in our 36’ Piver Trimaran.
We discovered that in order to help protect our Dinghy as well as restore it to its former glory we needed the product SRC – Tuff Coat which is an Incredible Synthetic Rubber Coating TUFF Inflatable Boat Repair System which we have found to be the only way to restore Hypalon and PVC inflatable boats. It Fixes UV damage, threadbare material and most importantly those stubborn pinhole leaks.
After a chemical cleaning with MEK, a very efficient cleaner and an important element combined with the SRC top & bottom coat and a thorough check for leaks, patching any small tears, cuts or punctures. The next step is making sure that the humidity and temperature are correct in Rock Hard’s temperature controlled factory before painting your Dinghy with SRC. There is sufficient evidence to prove that the temperature and humidity are crucial in determining that the synthetic rubber coating adheres and fully does its job in the elimination of abrasions, pinhole leaks and cracking skin. Now your Dinghy has had a face lift that has restored it to its rightful place as your reliable and seaworthy workhorse.
New Business to La Paz
Rock Hard Dinghy Services is proud to be the first Dinghy repair service in La Paz to offer a top notch product, service and temperature controlled workshop to give the Cruisers of Baja an opportunity while visiting La Paz to have their dinghies repaired and/or restored. We promise you’ll be excited too when you see the amazing results that we can produce.
Helpful Hints you can do yourself
Keep your dinghy fully inflated - If your dinghy is always soft, the seams are prone to separation and it will abrade quicker. Keeping your dinghy properly inflated will both increase it's lifespan and make trips in it more comfortable.
Custom made canvas covers help stop sun damage, and minor abrasions which are a dinghy's enemy.
A Stern dinghy anchor is a necessity when going to unfamiliar dinghy docks. You never know when you will be tying up to a rough concrete wall with a surge.
Tiny fenders can really help to extend the life of your dinghy when you need to rub up against other hard sided dinghy's or docks.

Leopard 45' stolen from La Paz, Mexico

2008-11-09T09:38:00.002-07:00

On Wednesday November 5 around midnight, the Leopard 45' "Tranquila" was stolen from Marina Palmira (La Paz, Baja California). The Mexican and US Coastguards have been informed and are searching for the vessel. An American citizen named Leif William Lindstrom has been named a person of interest. For those cruisers in the area, please keep an eye out for this catamaran. thank you, Peter WiersemaLeopard Catamarans Ft Lauderdale, +1 954 462 3075 x 103 / +1 954 260 4913

Warnings and Watches posted for Baja California Sur as Hurricane Norbert Approaches

2008-10-10T06:17:00.000-06:00

Only the Dow Jones Industrial average may fall faster than the barometer in Baja California Sur today as Hurricane Norbert approaches for a Saturday landfall.
Hurricane Norbert 2008 Hurricane NORBERT: "10/10/2008 3:01 AM MDT Hurricane Norbert continues to slowly weaken and is now a Category 1 Hurricane some 315 miles SW of Cabo San Lucas. The system has begun to pick up forward speed and turn to the north and should continue to do so over the next 24hrs. Norbert is forecast to make landfall sometime early Saturday as a Category 1 Hurricane along the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur."

WEATHER ALERT - Norbert forecast to Become a Major Hurricane South of Baja California Sur

2008-10-07T21:19:00.003-06:00

10/07/2008 9:19 PM MDT Norbert has strengthened dramatically and is now a Category 2 Hurricane and is forecast to become a Major Hurricane (a Major Hurricane is one of Category 3 or greater) in the next 24-36hrs. Hurricane Norbert is some 500 miles south of Cabo San Lucas. Hurricane Norbert is forecast to turn to the north then NNE and is currently forecast to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur as a strong Category 2 Hurricane.

Hurricane Norbert Forecast to Maka Baja California Sur Landfall as a Cat 2 Hurricane

2008-10-07T15:21:00.002-06:00

10/07/2008 2:55 PM MDT Norbert strengthened through the day and is now a solid Category 1 Hurricane some 545 miles SSE of Cabo San Lucas. Hurricane Norbert is forecast to turn to the north then NNE and is currently forecast to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur as a Category 2 Hurricane.

BEst Diving of My Life in the Sea of Cortez

2008-10-07T10:52:00.003-06:00

Late summer and through mid November provide some of the most phenominal diving to be found worldwide, right here in the Sea of Cortez. Enjoy a first hand story of playing with sealions, chasing dolphins and seeing some of the finest underwater scenery in the world. Enjoy a dive charter with the world famous Cortez Club in La Paz, Baja California Sur.

Hurricane Norbert Strengthens - Heads for Baja California Sur

2008-10-07T10:50:00.003-06:00

10/07/2008 8:51 AM MDT Norbert strengthened slightly overnight and is now a Category 1 Hurricane some 550 miles SSE of Cabo San Lucas. Hurricane Norbert is forecast to turn to the north then NNE and is currently forecast to be very close to La Paz Saturday evening.

Norbert becomes Hurricane, Takes Aim at Baja California Sur

2008-10-06T21:02:00.004-06:00

10/06/08 3PM MDT Norbert has strengthened to Category 1 Hurricane intensity and is currently located some 315 miles SSW of Manzanillo or 621 miles SSE of Cabo San Lucas. Hurricane Norbert is forecast to turn to the north then NNE and is currently forecast to be very close to La Paz Saturday evening.

Tropical Storm Norbert takes aim at Baja California Sur

2008-10-06T15:39:00.001-06:00

10/06/08 3PM MDT Tropical Storm Norbert has strengthened to just shy of Hurricane intensity and is currently located some 320 miles SSW of Manzanillo or 650 miles SSE of Cabo San Lucas. TS Norbert is forecast to become a hurricane in the next 24hrs as it moved to the NW. Current projections indicate a Tropical Storm Norbert will make landfall on the Pacific coast of baja California Sur over the weekend.

San Diego to Ensenada, Baja California Yacht Race Celebrates 45 years

2008-09-30T14:33:00.000-06:00

On October 3 & 4, nearly 100 boats will participate in one of Southern California’s premier sailing competitions, the 45th Annual San Diego-Ensenada International Yacht Race. Organized by the Southwestern Yacht Club of San Diego, the event attracts entrants from San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and Ensenada who compete in eleven classes including PHRF, Multihull, Ancient Mariner and Cruising. The 62-nautical-mile race starts at 11 a.m. just east of San Diego’s Zuniga Point Light on Friday morning. To officially finish the race, a vessel must cross the finish line outside the Ensenada breakwater by 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
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URGENT ALERT - Powerful Thunderstorms headed toward Baja California Sur

2008-09-25T14:03:00.002-06:00

A very large intense cell of heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms has developed quickly since the morning forecasts and is moving in the direction of Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur. Residents should prepare quickly for strong winds and heavy rain in the next 4-10hrs. Although this system has not yet been identified by the NHC and is not a tropical cyclone is covers an area as large than many of our tropical cyclones.

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We Support Cleaner Beaches in Baja California

2008-09-14T10:57:00.000-06:00

Cleaner Baja California beaches transends those business rivalries. This is why we are supporting and encouragiung our BajaInsider.com readers to join with Que Pasa Baja to make our little part of paradise a little cleaner.
Beach Cleanup in Baja

Bi-catch of 12 tons of Dorado confiscated in Magdalena Bay

2008-09-12T18:17:00.000-06:00

Two longline fishing vessels were busted by Mexican authorities for having more than 10 tons of illegal dorado bicatch in their holds. The vessels were holding shark permits and since sharks have been fished to the levels making them unworth of commercial fishing efforts, many vessels turn to illegal catches to make ends meet.

Baja bust nets 10 - 12 tons of dorado Outposts Los Angeles Times

Tropical Storm Lowell to head for Baja California Sur

2008-09-08T10:14:00.003-06:00

09/08/2008 9:07 AM MDT Tropical Storms Lowell weakened slightly overnight as it move WNW some some 280 miles SSW of Cabo San Lucas. Forecasts call for TS Lowell to turn nearly 90° to the NE on Wednesday and head straight for the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur. TS Lowell is forecast to make landfall in Baja late Thursday or early Friday as a tropical storm and degenerate quickly into a depression.
Topical Storm Lowell is currently located near 19.0N 111.2W and is moving 305° at 08kts. Central barometric pressure is estimated at 1000Mb and winds are 45kts with gusts to 55kts. Forecasts call for Lowell to remain a tropical storm through landfall in Baja late Thursday.

Tropical Storm Lowell to Turn for Baja California Sur

2008-09-07T22:56:00.002-06:00

09/07/2008 10:32 PM MDT Tropical Storms Lowell continues to strengthen slowly as it move WNW some some 325 miles south of Cabo San Lucas. Forecasts anticipate that Lowell will remain a tropical storm as it moves NW into the Pacific. Long range forecasts are beginning to solidify on a Baja landfall along the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur late this week.
Topical Storm Lowell is currently located near 18.2N 109.8W and is moving 295° at 10kts. Central barometric pressure is estimated at 996Mb and winds are 50kts with gusts to 60kts. Forecasts call for Lowell to remain a tropical storm through the 5 days forecast period. The most significant change to the forecast for us here in Baja is that now Lowell is expected to turn NE, back in our direction by mid week.

Baja California Weather Outlook - Tropical Storm Lowell

2008-09-07T10:18:00.002-06:00

Sunday, 09/07/2008 10:10 AM MDT Tropical Storm Lowell (red arrow) has strengthend slightly over night and this mornings 5 day forecast has the storm turning to the NE, toward Baja Sur on Wednesday. TS Lowell is now about 410 miles SSE of Cabo San Lucas and is forecast to travel to the NW for the next 3 days. Then, forecasters believe, the storm will turn dramatically to the NE and may deliver rain to Baja Sur by next weekend. TS Lowell will approach Baja from over waters very close to the important 26°C level, it is therefore unlikely that Lowell will reach us with hurricane intensity.
It will be a warm and humid day today throughout Baja, with a strong chance of afternoon thunderstorms along the Sea of Cortez and in the higher elevations of Baja Sur. There is a thermal Low (green arrow) that may draw in additional Pacific clouds to the coastal areas of Baja California. Winds in the Sea are forecast to be light. under 10kts and variable, except in the vicinity of thunderstorms.
In the Gulf of Campeche there is a large area of thunderstorms that is turned to the north and is no longer likely to cause additional disturbance in our basin.

Tropical Storm Karina forms South of Baja

2008-09-02T12:37:00.002-06:00

09/02/2008 12:36 PM MDT Tropical Storm Karina has form in the Eastern Pacific about 265 miles SSW of Cabo San Lucas. The storm is forecast to remain weak, due to upper level winds as it slowly wanders west. The storm is not forecast to pose a threat to Baja at this time.
Tropical Storm Karina erupted this morning from an area of disturbed weather that has been moving west from the Mexican mainland. TS Karina is currently located near 19.3N 111.5W and is moving 300° at 8kts. Central barometric pressure is estimated at 1000Mb and winds are 35-45kts. TS Karina is forecast to remain a tropical storm for the next 18-36 hours, then begin to dissipate as it moves west into the Pacific.

Tropical Storm Karina is not forecast to become a hurricane or affect Baja California Sur weather in any significant manor. However, it is difficult for forecasters to specifically determine the track and intensity of young storms, and we will continue to follow this storm over the next 24hrs.
The next update to the above information will occur after 3PM MDT. Automated images and information below will be updated instantly from the National Hurricane Center in Miami as it is released.

Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches Issued for Much of Baja California Sur

2008-08-23T21:37:00.003-06:00

Saturday, 08/23/2008 9:36 PM MDT
9PM MDT THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA FROM SANTA FE SOUTHWARD ON THE WEST COAST AROUND THE PENINSULA NORTHWARD TO SAN EVARISTO ON THE EAST COAST. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

9PM MDTTHE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR THE WEST COAST OF THE BAJA PENINSULA FROM NORTH OF SANTA FE TO BAHIA MAGDALENA AND ON THE EAST COAST OF THE BAJA PENINSULA FROM NORTH OF SAN EVARISTO TO LORETO. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA.. .GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

Recently upgraded Tropical Storm Julio (red arrow) which is now about 187 miles SSE of Cabo San Lucas and is moving NNW and is forecast to make landfall near Los Cabos and move across the peninsula to La Paz. Heavey rains will begin in Cabo San Lucas before midnight tonight. tropical storm force winds extend out 75 miles in the NE quadrant.
We have issued the first Special Insider Update to our subscribers regarding the Storm Watches & Warnings and will continue to email Updates as the storm status changes.
A new tropical Low (magenta arrow) has developed along the ITCZ, but the NHC has given that area little chance of development in the next 48hrs.
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Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Baja Sur

2008-08-23T15:13:00.002-06:00

03PM MDT THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA FROM SANTA FE SOUTHWARD ON THE WEST COAST AROUND THE PENINSULA NORTHWARD TO BUENAVISTA ON THE EAST COAST.
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS...

08/23/2008 2:59 PM MDT Tropical Depression 11E has not strengthend over the last six hours as it moves toward Baja Sur some 250 miles SSE of Cabo San Lucas. The system is forecast to become Tropical Storm Julio in the next 24hrs. Early projections forecast Julio to remain a tropical storm and move parallel to Baja, just west of our coast through the middle of next week.
Tropical Depression 11E is currently located near 19.5N 108.5W and is moving 315° at 10kts. Winds are estimated at 30 to 40 kts and central barometric pressure is 1007Mb. The current forecast calls for the system to strengthen to tropical storm strength as it moves along the west coast of the Baja peninsula. The system is forecast to be Tropical Storm Julio and be about 87 miles SSW of Cabo San Lucas tomorrow morning.

Eastern Pacific Hurricane Watch

2008-08-13T12:25:00.002-06:00

As we move into the second full week of August it is time for Baja residents to turn their attention to the weather. The Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season begins May 15, but the true threat period for Baja is the middle of August to the middle of October.
First let us take a look at the season so far. The pre-season predictions called for our hurricane season to deliver just about the average number of storms, but 2008 was forecast to deliver a season of lesser intensity. The forecast was for fewer major hurricanes (those of greater than Category 3) and that is exactly how the season has been progressing so far. Our first tropical cyclone took place right on the average date in the end of May. We had a very quiet June, right up to the End, when Boris became the first hurricane of the season, a first hurricane in late June was a bit behind average.
July seemed to be an active month, with our closest brush yet coming with Tropical Storm Douglas. Douglas was not destine for greatness from the beginning, but migrated north toward Cabo San Lucas on July 3. But at that time the 26°C thermo cline was still well south of our peninsula. Douglas dissipated about 150 miles south of Cabo and delivered a little rain to the southern most portions of the peninsula.
There are a number of factors that make the Baja tropical cyclone period only a fraction of the hurricane season. There are four factors which lead to the formation of tropical cyclones, water temp, still air, tropical waves and presence of water vapor. Here is Baja, all those factors seem to arrive just about… now.
The 26°C thermo cline is the important demarcation for tropical cyclone survival. These systems usually form in waters of 28°C and above. But critical to a cyclones action is that 26°mark. Once over water below that temperature, tropical cyclones usual dissipate rapidly. The 26° thermo cline encompassed the Sea of Cortez several weeks ago. All of the Sea has been capable of supporting cyclonic activity since mid July. But that doesn’t me we get one...
As of 08/09 the SST Anomaly shows that much of our Hurricane Birthing Region is just slightly above normal. This means that there is just a little more than a normal amount of energy stored in the surface of the ocean. This is just one of the ingredients in tropical cyclone formation. Hurricanes are natures engine for dissipating equatorial energy northward. Since there is more energy there, the odds go up.
Many of our storms wrap back on Baja from south west of the peninsula. This means two things must occur to bring storms back on Baja from the Pacific. First, the waters well south and to the SW of the peninsula must be above 26°C. Second, a flow from the SW must be established to drag the storm back NE against its natural tendencies. Low pressure systems, which tropical cyclones are the big daddies of, circulate counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere. Like a spinning top, they naturally want to curve off to the west, away from us. When that strong SW flow develops, late in the hurricane season, these storms become more likely to make landfall in Baja.
That strong flow has not yet developed. But the passage of two systems of concentrated thunderstorms that developed off the coast of the mainland and passed across the tip of Baja, moving NW, showed the track is beginning to open. Storms that form in the area SW of Puerto Vallarta are the ones we need to watch as this flow develops.
The ITCZ or Inter Tropical Convergence Zone, is working north and the scope of the more powerful tropical waves moving west from Africa will soon be influencing our ‘hurricane birthing region’ in places where our tropical cyclones come from. Looking back down the pipeline, the next week is going to deliver at least two more chances for tropical cyclone formation with waves headed our way, the third and most eastern wave on the Surface Chart graphic is stimulating a tropical Low in the Atlantic. It is likely that, if a storm forms here, that the energy from this wave will be ‘used up’ and spare us a third tropical wave next week
The Low that forecasters thought had such high potential on 8/8 seems to have fizzled, but is still forecast to deepen over the next 24hrs. We should keep an eye on this one, even though it is undeveloped and very long way away. This area of disturbed weather is forecast to track along the SE coast of Mexico, and should it mature it could be a whole new game when it rounds Cabo Corrientes.
Now for the fun part, my prognostication for tropical cyclone formation in the week ahead. So far this year, I have had one glance into the crystal ball for the last week of May and I was right on. I think next week is going to bring us a tropical cyclone from this system currently south Manzanillo. I’m even going to go way out on a limb here, and say that this system is going to pass to the SW of Cabo, but close enough that we are going to get rain across the southern most portions of Baja California Sur. We need the rain. I’m not going to stop there though… I think a second system will be in the process of forming from an additional tropical wave by next weekend. My Ouija board doesn’t give me anymore details than that folks!
Until August 18th... Clear skies and fair winds.

Hurricane Hernan Becomes first Major Hurricane of 2008

2008-08-09T09:39:00.002-06:00

08/09/2008 9:37 AM MDT Hurricane Hernan becomes the first major hurricane of the 2008 Eastern pacific Hurricane Season. A major hurricane is one of Category 3 or more, packing winds in excess of 111mph. Hurricane Hernan is now about 1000 miles west south west of Cabo San Lucas and is headed WNW into the Pacific.

Tropical Storm Genevieve, Fausto and Baja California Weather Summary

2008-07-22T10:17:00.001-06:00

Tuesday, 07/22/2008 9:57
MDT Tropical Storm Fausto (magenta arrow) is headed into cooler waters today, and is forecast to weaken to dissipate over the next 48hrs.Tropical Storm Genevieve (red arrow) is about 326 SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico and is forecast to slowly strengthen over the next several days as it moves harmlessly off into the Pacific. After TS Genevieve passes out of our basin, we may have a few days off between tropical cyclones.

A few clouds are going to drift west over Baja today (yellow arrow) but mostly sunny skies are in the forecast for the entire peninsula, after some coastal gray burns off in Pacific areas. Winds in the Sea are forecast to be light and variable through the forecast period, predominately from the SW. It will be warm and humid in Baja Sur today, be sure to stay hydrated.

On the Caribbean side, TS Dolly (white arrow) is poised to hit the southern Texas coast in the next 36hrs. Dolly is forecast to continue to strengthen, but at this time is only forecast to be a Category 1 Hurricane at the time of landfall.

Baja California Weather Summary

2008-07-20T09:48:00.001-06:00

Sunday, 07/20/2008 9:46MDT Hurricane Fausto (magenta arrow) is probably on its last legs today, as it heads for cooler waters WSW of Cabo San Lucas. The hurricane maintained strength through the night, but is expected to diminish to a tropical storm by tomorrow morning.

In Baja, temperatures will be a little warmer across the map, by a degree or two. A band of clouds, (yellow arrow) is moving across the peninsula and will bring high clouds to the central portions of Baja today. With the rain in Baja Sur on Friday, expect humidity to be significantly higher for the next fw days. The southern most Pacific parts of Baja Sur may see some coulds as a result of Fausto passing some 350 miles to the south. Winds in the Sea will be light and variable except in local conditions through Tuesday, winds will pick up from the W to 10kts.

Further south we have a system that is forecastto develop today. (red arrow) The conditions are ripe to generate a tropical depression and preliminary projections have the system following a track very similar to Fausto later in the week.

Baja California Weather - July 1, 2008

2008-07-01T10:23:00.001-06:00

09AM MDT 07/01/08 A beautiful warm day across the peninsula today, with the exception of a few clouds (yellow arrow) which will drift over central Baja today. Winds in the Sea are forecast to be light, under 10kts from the south to SW through the forecast period.
The Eastern Pacific has it's first hurricane of 2008, Boris surprised the forecasters and achieve hurricane status last night. Hurricane Category 1 status is expected to be short lived however, as Boris should begin to diminish later today as it moves over colder waters.
A new systems looks like it will spin up to be our next tropical cyclone (magenta arrow) This system may become a tropical depression later today. It is currently forecast to move in a NW direction, bringing it closer to Baja than previous storms this season.
Right behind that, is another tropical wave (orange arrow) that is also showing signs of development. There are four additional tropical waves moving across the southern Caribbean at the moment. None of them have much potential for development in the Atlantic basin, so it is likely that all will make it to our basin in the next 10 days.
It could be a busy next few weeks in the Eastern Pacific Basin. Storms in July have come close enough to the peninsula to deliver rain and a little 'weather'. But the waters surrounding Baja are still too cold to support cyclonic activity and the earliest a tropical cyclone has made landfall in baja in Aug 15th.

Indigenous Tribes of Baja Calfornia Ignore Ban on Fishing

2008-05-26T09:29:00.000-06:00

Claiming ancient tribal rites, the Cucapah fishing community has a long running battle with Federal Mexican authority over Gulf Corvina fishing in the northern Sea of Cortez. Federal authorities confiscate 9 tons of gulf corvina from a Cucapah fishing village, ammounting to three days harvest. The Gulf Corvina species is under pressure of extinction and fishing for the species is prohibited from may through August, the species spawning season. In a failure to accept that times have changed and the species has been fished to near extinction, the locals persist in fishing the northern Sea well into mid July. The northern Sea, once a bountiful marine environment has been fished so clean that comemrcial operations have all but ceased in the region. Increased Mexican Navy and Fisheries enforcment is expected in the area before the middle of June.
Northwest Mexico Showdown on Indigenous Fishing Rights

Acidification of the Oceans increases at an Alarming Rate

2008-05-22T16:55:00.000-06:00

Not only is man's impact on the environment adding to the dilemma of climate change, but now researches have associated the acidic waters caused by the burning of fossil fuels are contributing to the dropping pH of the oceans. Acidic waters are now reaching the Continental shelf of the western US. The delicate ecosystem of the shallow waters produces a bulk of the oceans food supply and the micro organisms produce more oxygen than the Brazilian rain forest. Researches believe that the acidification is already effecting the coastal marine environment in a very negative way.
Acidified ocean water rising up nearly 100 years earlier than scientists predicted

2008 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Outlook for Baja California Sur

2008-05-17T13:29:00.004-06:00

An Almost Normal Year...Forecast Cyclonic Activity in the Eastern Pacific for 2008 (based on data through April 2008)

So, what does the 2008 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season hold for Baja California Sur? Well, if anyone knew that for sure, they would make a lot of money working for insurance companies. Long range forecasts predict that this year will be slightly above normal for the period 1948-2006, but average for the period of 1970-2006. Statistical analysis according to the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de México, puts this years environmental conditions close to the years 1951, 1955, 1975, 1999 and 2001. An anticipated 15 names storms will form in our basin with 7 being Tropical Storms, 5 Hurricanes (Category 1-2) and 3 major hurricanes (Category 3+). Overall, this forecast calls for 2008 to be a normal hurricane season due to the warming of the La Nina that has occurred in the last few months. It is important to note that the statistics for these forecasts is gathered between January and April, 2008. More...

Empty Boat Beaches on Baja Coast | Que Pasa Baja

2008-05-14T06:47:00.000-06:00

A fishing boat that had been missing off the coast of California since last Thursday has washed up on the beaches of Baja California. The 32' fishing boat Pelican washed ashore Sunday near Baja Del Mar and Rosarito Beach. Two persons had been onboard when the vessel left San Pedro, Josh Hartman and his fiancee, identified by authorities as Ana Martin. Baja California Federal Police and US Coast Guard will investigate. The search for the two missing persons has been discontinued.

Empty Boat Beaches on Baja Coast Que Pasa Baja

Illegal Tuna Nets seen off Cabo San Lucas

2008-05-06T09:52:00.003-06:00

Last year Mexico enacted new fishing limts and conservation laws. Many of the sportfishermen were utraged that the long liners and net fishers would still be allowed to take catches that would endanger the sportfishing industry. Unfortunately, it is likely that we will see further inroads into those areas thought sacred to sport fishermen. With increased pressure of demand for food world wide and decreasing catches in the oceans it is more profitable for boats to risk the fines or pay bribes to gain access to once off limit fishing areas. The Canadian board of fisheries estimate that commercial fishing will be done by the year 2049.

Missing Boater Off the Coast of Baja California

2008-04-29T12:26:00.002-06:00

Ralph "Jeff" Peak, 59, aboard the 32-ft woodie Richmond II. The double-ender, built in 1934, is a flush deck cutter with a cream hull and white sails. Peak was reported to have left Puerto Salina — just northof Ensenada — around February 1, bound for Cabo San Lucas.

His shoreside contact, Stuart Adkins, expected to hear from him by Valentine's Day but he has yet to make contact. If you have any info on Peak or Richmond II, contact Adkins at (740) 745-2010 . Jeff set sail in the Richmond II on February 1, 2008 departing from Salinas, Mexico (in between Tijuana and Ensenada) in route to La Paz. He had planned to stop in Cabo San Lucas to purchase provisions. This trip would be just a leg of his journey to and through the Panama Canal and up to the Gulf of Mexico.

FindJeffPeak@windstream.net

Cruises to the Mexican Riviera of Baja California Sur have Whale encounters

2008-03-24T20:21:00.001-06:00

"CABO SAN LUCAS, Baja California Sur, Mexico - As the Carnival cruise ship Elation approached this Mexican resort town at the southern tip of the Baja Penisula, passengers gathered on the decks with binoculars and cameras.

Dozens of finless gray whales could be seen on the surface between the boat and the scenic Mexican shoreline, blowing air, surfacing and occasionally diving to give observers a chance to see just how big these 45-foot-long mammals of the sea really are."Close encounters - Salt Lake Tribune:

Pope refuses to help plight of Sea Turtles

2008-03-24T20:16:00.000-06:00

J Nichols of the Ocean Conservancy and Ocean Revolution is a hero for the environment. He works with fishermen off Baja California to spread the word about sea turtle conservation. One of the problems he faces is the Mexican tradition of consuming sea turtles and their eggs during Lent. We covered the story last year concluding that if the Pope won't save sea turtles, supermodel Dorismar will. She's willing to try, anyway.

Deep Sea News : Can the Vatican help save sea turtles?: "J Nichols of the Ocean Conservancy and Ocean Revolution is a hero for the environment. He works with fishermen off Baja California to spread the word about sea turtle conservation. One of the problems he faces is the Mexican tradition of consuming sea turtles and their eggs during Lent. We covered the story last year concluding that if the Pope won't save sea turtles, supermodel Dorismar will. She's willing to try, anyway."

Tanker Traffic to Ensenada, Baja California to Increase

2008-03-24T20:10:00.000-06:00

The first liquified natural gas terminal on the west coast goes operational. Sempra Energy is beginning final testing of the facility outside Ensenada. Exporting the US's energy problem, much of the product delivered to Mexico will end up being used in the United States. First LNG Terminal on N. America’s West Coast Going Operational

Mobula Rays Jumping, Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur, Mexico : Gulfs

2008-03-21T14:12:00.000-06:00

Molbula rays are the smaller of the manta family living in Baja California Sur's Sea of Cortez. Although not as large as the giant mantas these rays can provide great amusement as they rocket from the water, possibly for foun and possibly to rid themselves of micro parasites.
Mobula Rays Jumping, Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur, Mexico : Gulfs

Why Fish Jump in the Sea of Cortez

2008-03-06T16:38:00.003-07:00

Who are these fish and why are they
Jumping?

Fish are know to ‘jump’ for numerous reasons, some of which are: 1) to escape predators, 2) to move greater distances more quickly (flying fish) 3) to catch prey, or 4) maybe just to have ‘fun’. However, this fish has quite a different reason!

The Spanish mackerel, Sierra mackerel, Pacific mackerel and possibly other species of mackerel make their home in the Golfo de California (Sea of Cortez), the Bahia de La Paz, and the marinas and shallows around the Ciudad de La Paz. Checking out the jumping fish at the Marina CostaBaja has identified them as the Pacific mackerel.

As for why they are jumping day and night, and week in and week out think of man’s best friend - Fido. No they don’t have fleas but they do have “fish-lice”. Fish-lice are small parasites that attach them selves on and between the scales of this fish.

Alexandrium cyst from Invertebrate Biology

Studies have shown that the fish are ‘itching’ themselves. As they have no paws, and no beaks as with birds, or companions as with monkeys they jump and splash down trying to dislodge these copepod parasites.

Are they successful?; well as with Fido and his fleas the sea-lice are very well attached and research has show that some are dislodged but not all. But it must provide some relief or why continue? So the Pacific mackerel keeps jumping.

Research by:
Bill & Jean Martin
SV Talaria

Studying the Underwater Ways of the Great White Shark in Baja California

2008-02-18T08:50:00.000-07:00

Along with the white shark, the TOPP researchers also have been studying the routes and habits of two cousins of the white shark: the salmon shark, whose range extends from the glaciers of Alaska down to Baja California, where it crosses over the white sharks' territory along the continental coast, and the mako shark, which resides along the continental shelf off California. The team also has tagged thresher sharks and blue sharks.
The underwater ways of the white shark

Protecting Sea Turtles in Baja California

2008-02-17T21:39:00.000-07:00

The Ocean Conservancy recently announced a new conservation tourism program titled Sea Turtle Ecological Expeditions, or SEE Turtles. The program informs travelers about sea turtle locations where local conservation efforts are under way, and provides turtle watching guidelines to travelers taking conservation tours to reduce negative impacts on turtles and the host community. Efforts are being focused on sea turtle habitat in Baja California, Costa Rica and Trinidad. Plans to expand SEE Turtles to other locations will start in 2009.
Tourism program protects sea turtles

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Vessel Runs Aground in Baja California Sur

2008-02-13T08:37:00.000-07:00

A Monterey Bay Aqaurium reseach vessel struck rocks and sustained hull damage while transiting the San Lorenzo Channelin Baj, the entrance to Bahia de La Paz. The rocks that the vessel struck are not specifically marked, but outside the marked navigated channel. They are the same rocks that claimed a Baja Ferry in the 1970's.
MBARI News - Gulf of California Expedition postponed

Travel Problems in Baja California - Press Hype?

2008-01-17T12:01:00.000-07:00

Der Baja Travelers:

Thanks for conveying your concern. The story presents a very unrealistic perspective of the danger to visitors to this area. If you read it closely, you'll see that it refers to a handful of crimes that occurred in Baja over a several-month period, none of them in Rosarito. The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana had less than 200 complaints of any sort in all of 2007 from the millions of U.S. citizens who visited Baja that year. Even if some incidents were unreported, which is likely, it still is a very low number, lower than many if not most places in the U.S. Overall tourism to Baja in 2007 was down less than 3 percent. Security concerns figure in the decline, but it also can be attributed to a slow U.S. economy and high gas prices. The Rosarito Beach Hotel was at full occupancy on New Year's weekend. All this is not to say that Baja officials are unconcerned with the crimes that have occurred. People who come here are our guests and we want them to have a safe and pleasant visit. Being a crime victim is a horrible thing, and it is more unsettling when it happens in a foreign country. We fully realize this. Rosarito's new Mayor Hugo Torres, who also owns the Rosarito Beach Hotel, has made improving safety and procedures for visitors to report incidents a top priority. Baja state officials also are taking similar actions. In the near future, we will be doing a series of media conferences and releases to correct the misleading impression that the story you mentioned and a few others have created. Also, please contact me personally if you need further information. As well as being a city spokesman, I also am one of about 14,000 U.S. citizens living in Rosarito

Baja California to enjoy a few days of beautiful winter weather

2008-01-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

2 Seas Watch (Seas of the Baja Peninsula of Mexico)

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Newport to Cabo race

Inflatable Service in La Paz

Leopard 45' stolen from La Paz, Mexico

Warnings and Watches posted for Baja California Sur as Hurricane Norbert Approaches

WEATHER ALERT - Norbert forecast to Become a Major Hurricane South of Baja California Sur

Hurricane Norbert Forecast to Maka Baja California Sur Landfall as a Cat 2 Hurricane

BEst Diving of My Life in the Sea of Cortez

Hurricane Norbert Strengthens - Heads for Baja California Sur

Norbert becomes Hurricane, Takes Aim at Baja California Sur

Tropical Storm Norbert takes aim at Baja California Sur

San Diego to Ensenada, Baja California Yacht Race Celebrates 45 years

URGENT ALERT - Powerful Thunderstorms headed toward Baja California Sur

We Support Cleaner Beaches in Baja California

Bi-catch of 12 tons of Dorado confiscated in Magdalena Bay

Tropical Storm Lowell to head for Baja California Sur

Tropical Storm Lowell to Turn for Baja California Sur

Baja California Weather Outlook - Tropical Storm Lowell

Tropical Storm Karina forms South of Baja

Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches Issued for Much of Baja California Sur

Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Baja Sur

Eastern Pacific Hurricane Watch

Hurricane Hernan Becomes first Major Hurricane of 2008

Tropical Storm Genevieve, Fausto and Baja California Weather Summary

Baja California Weather Summary

Baja California Weather - July 1, 2008

Indigenous Tribes of Baja Calfornia Ignore Ban on Fishing

Acidification of the Oceans increases at an Alarming Rate

2008 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Outlook for Baja California Sur

Empty Boat Beaches on Baja Coast | Que Pasa Baja

Illegal Tuna Nets seen off Cabo San Lucas

Missing Boater Off the Coast of Baja California

Cruises to the Mexican Riviera of Baja California Sur have Whale encounters

Pope refuses to help plight of Sea Turtles

Tanker Traffic to Ensenada, Baja California to Increase

Mobula Rays Jumping, Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur, Mexico : Gulfs

Why Fish Jump in the Sea of Cortez

Studying the Underwater Ways of the Great White Shark in Baja California

Protecting Sea Turtles in Baja California

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Vessel Runs Aground in Baja California Sur

Travel Problems in Baja California - Press Hype?

Baja California to enjoy a few days of beautiful winter weather

BEautiful Weather in Baja California for the New Year

Baja California to endure northwinds for New Years Day

Crisp Winter Weather for Baja California Winds return to the Sea of Cortez on Sunday

Baja California to have Beatuiful Christmas Weather

Grupo Tortuguero to hold yearly meeting in Loreto Baja California Sur

Global Warming Affects Oceans Top Predators in Baja California Waters

Winter Solstice in Baja California to bring blast of wintery Baja Weather

Nice Winter Day in Baja California with North Winds expected to Blow over the Weekend

Baja California to have clouds and cooler witer temps

North winds from Southern California Santa Ana winds will wrack the Sea of Cortez for the next several days

Cold Front to bring Winter Weather to Baja California Today, Baja Sur this Weekend.

Baja California gets clear skies and cool temperatures along the peninsula

Clear Skies for Baja California - Clouds for Baja Sur and Winds to come...

Clearing Skies and North Winds for Baja California as California returns to Santa Ana Winds

Baja California gets Rain - Baja Sur may get Thunderstorms, winds early week

Navigational Changes to La Paz Harbor, Baja California Sur

Beautiful Weather for Baja California Sur and Clouds for the North

Revolution Day in Mexico - Beautiful weather in Baja California Sur

Baja California Weather - Sunny & Coastal Fog

Clear skies and wonderful Fall weather for the Baja California Peninsula

Baja Sur may get Tropical Rain while Baja Sur may get Winter Rain.

Baja 1000 Starts in sloppy conditions as clouds break in Baja California Weather

Baja Weather: Cold front Pushing into Baja California - Baja Sur has Great Fall Weather

Baja California Weather Buffered from Santa Ana Winds by Low over California

Baja California Weather - A Beautiful day in Baja Sur

Baja California has another Beautiful Fall Day

Beautiful Fall Weather for the Baja California Peninsula

Day of the Dead Part 1 - Weather for Baja California

Baja California has Weather for Ghosts and Goblins

Clear Skies for Baja California While Baja Sur Smells Smoke from California Fires

Baja California Peninsula get Beautiful Fall Day

Strong Winds to Continue in the Sea of Cortez and Baja California

Tropical Storm Kiko to Pass Harmlessly South of Baja California Sur

Tropical Storm Kiko to Spare Baja California Sur

Kiko to Become a Hurricane and Watches to be posted later today for Baja California Sur