Journal

Field notes from the deck.

Stories, guides, and dispatches from a life spent learning the Sea of Cortez.

Best Anchorages in Baja
Field Guide·8 min

Best Anchorages in Baja

Twelve coves we keep coming back to — what makes each one worth the passage.

Why the Sea of Cortez Is a Sailor's Paradise
Essay·6 min

Why the Sea of Cortez Is a Sailor's Paradise

Steady wind, sheltered water, and islands within sight. A short love letter to a small sea.

A Beginner's Guide to Sailing Baja
Primer·10 min

A Beginner's Guide to Sailing Baja

Seasons, charts, marinas, and what you actually need to know before casting off.

Sea Lion Diving Adventures
Underwater·5 min

Sea Lion Diving Adventures

What it's really like to share a few feet of water with a hundred curious mammals.

Weekend Escapes from La Paz
Itinerary·7 min

Weekend Escapes from La Paz

Three two-day routes you can leave on Friday afternoon and be back by Sunday night.

Building a Life Around the Ocean
Long Read·12 min

Building a Life Around the Ocean

On choosing the sea — and what it asks of you in return.