Cruising Ashika

Two crazy cocker spaniels dragging their two humans around the Pacific looking for dolphin on a 1976 Fuji 45 ketch.

19 July 2014 | Guaymas, Mexico
14 July 2014 | Guaymas, Mexico
10 July 2014 | Topolabambo
30 June 2014 | Mazatlan
27 June 2014 | Mazatlan
20 June 2014 | La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
31 May 2014 | Barra de Navidad
20 May 2014 | Barra de Navidad
16 May 2014 | Zihuatinejo
15 May 2014 | Alcapulco Mexico
29 April 2014 | Tehuantepec
28 April 2014 | Amapal to Chiapas
14 April 2014 | Nicaragua
11 April 2014 | Corinto, Nicaragua
01 April 2014 | Costa Rica
31 March 2014 | Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica
31 March 2014 | Ballena, Nicoya Penninsula, Costa Rica
18 March 2014 | Quepos, Costa Rica
14 March 2014 | Golfito, Costa Rica

Barra Barra

20 May 2014 | Barra de Navidad
Lauri
wave pull back



We had our first hurricane scare. The weather models had a rather nasty looking critter pointed right at this coast. But one day we look like we are going to be annihilated and the next day is clear sailing. That's the thing about forecasts, the 5 or 7 day forecast can be quite flimsy, so it can be difficult to make timely decisions. But as long as we don't rely too heavily on them, no more than 3 days out, we do okay.


behind the rocks



seamaster



mango pop



mango kid


Barra de Navidad. What's not to like about it. We are at dock at the Marina de Navidad. There is a charming multi tiered five star hotel here, but the pool is to die for. It is multi-level as well and you take water slides down to each level until you reach the bar, in the pool. We will be here for a few days looking for our window for moving north to Puerto Vallarta. At least that's our story and we're sticking to it.


dois under tree



dois and daisy


Peace
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Vessel Name: Ashika
Vessel Make/Model: Fuji 45, designed by John G. Alden and built by Fuji Yacht Works in Japan.
Hailing Port: San Pedro, Calif.
Crew: sv Ashika with Dois, Lauri, Ginger and Daisy
About: Dois is the Captain of our vessel. He came to Ashika with over 40 years of boating experience. Lauri is our Admiral and believes that in time, the Captain will acknowledge her title. In the meantime, she tries to accomplish what the Captain needs to keep the crew and Captain safe.
Extra:
Ginger and Daisy are the ship's Dogs. Daisy is 17 years old. Deaf and mostly blind, she approaches sailing like she does life; with grace and poise. She used to be our fishing manager and would spend the entire day "watching" the lines. We have had to promote her to "manager of dog treats" because [...]
Home Page: http://www.sailblogs.com/member/ashika

sv ASHIKA

Who: sv Ashika with Dois, Lauri, Ginger and Daisy
Port: San Pedro, Calif.