Hi all,
Hurricane Jimena reached Category 4 and could have done much more damage than it did. Apolima made a 3 day run up to Puerto Escondido from La Paz, Baja after it was projected to go through La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. As it happened Jimena didn't go through either place but landed north of Magdelena Bay and continued up the Baja peninsula wrecking havoc with the local communities.

Puerto Escondido turned out to be a good hurricane hole as is landlocked except for a 65 foot entrance channel so waves were not a factor. Jimena lasted for 36 hours here as a Cat 2 hurricane. 5 boats came adrift but suffered only minimal damage.

We would come to Puerto Escondido again for a serious storm. For further information see my blog at Healthy Boating.blogspot.com

Does anyone else have any experiences and recommendations for hurricane preparation on the west coast of Mexico?

Gary

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Hey, Gary. Thank's for the report. I read your blog too....the photos give a good idea of the incredible amount of water that comes with these storms. I had come to believe what has been written about riding out a hurricane. Yes, prepare the best you can. But the only thing you can do is die by staying aboard. I guess you see it differently! Would you have stayed aboard if it was to be a direct hit on you?

We're glad you, your wife, and vessel are safe! Thanks again for sharing your story with us. Hopefully you won't be tested again any time soon....happy cruising!

BTW, 70 years young....and cruising! Your blog about Healthy Boating makes total sense. You KIDS rock!!!

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Gary,

Sounds like your previous experience paid off in prepping the boat. I have spent 5 hurricane seasons now in Florida.

I have learned to not get excited, but be prepared. I get excited when I am in the 24 hour cone. Hurricanes do 180 on a whim, so you just don't know. I too would've moved from an open anchorage, and shallow water as La Paz is.

I tell everyone your health will improve. Muscle will begin to accumulate. Fat will drip off the waist. A calmness will come over you as you leave behind the everyday pressures of life.

We have been back to work now for 3 years. A few months ago while looking at cruising pics. My wife said to me. "Remember when our only problem was the weather?" Our choice being which side of the island to anchor on when weather came.

I have sat at the dock for 2 hurricanes while they skimmed us, and had Charlie just miss us on the hook while in Miami. This thing called cruising just ain't for the faint of heart. BEST WISHES in continuing on, and living life as it should be. to the fullest........i2f

What do they charge for moorage in Escondito these days? How good are the moorings? What's on them ?
Brent