Jason Malcolm, The Yacht Doctor will support the FUBAR fleet on the cruise south.  Visit the dedicated FUBAR web page on The Yacht Doctor website for information on mechanical checklists and details from the seminars held at SDYC September 30th and October 1st.

http://www.theyachtdoctor.net/FUBAR2009.html

Shea Weston is an Electrical Engineer in San Diego and will be doing the FUBAR Seminars this week for FUBAR.  He will be doing our Electrical and Electronic seminars.  Shea is extremely knowledgeable in both of these fields.  His company is “Offshore Outfitters” and telephone 619-225-5690.Shea will be doing some private seminars in San Diego in October on SSB and Sailmail.  The SSB seminar will be done with Gordon West who is a well-known expert in his field.  The Sailmail seminar will be presented with the Sailmail software company.If you are interested, please checkout their website at saildocs.com/seminars.

Gene Anderson wanted to pass the word that Alaskan Airlines have discounted fares for flights to La Paz and Loreto (one way) for $109.00.  Purchase by September 10th, use the ticket before February 10, 2010.  Even to Los Cabos for $75.00.

http://www.alaskaair.com

FUBAR Participants:

For my last race to Puerto Vallarta, Jan. 2009,  I purchased a new, very complete Marine Medical Kit “EZ 2000”.   Thankfully I never had to open it. The kit has most  of the necessities that meet the usual medical problems encountered while voyaging extended periods in open waters.

I no longer require  the kit and feel it would meet the requirements of anyone participating  in the “FUBAR  Odyssey”. The kit can be seen on the web:  http://health-and-beauty.become.com/marine-medical-kit-2000–compare-prices–sc429444674.I paid $505.95  (it is now listed at $499.00) for the basic Kit plus I added Dermabond 0.5 MI, for a total of $548.31.   I will accept $375.00  for the complete Kit and I’ll ship it free within the Continental USA.

Thank you,
Sid Lampert
Member, Del Rey Yacht Club
Tel:   323-656-2432
Fax: 323-656-6993

In preparation for the FUBAR Seminars on September 30^th and October 1^st, we’d like to recommend a few local hotels for those coming from out of town.  The seminars will take place at San Diego Yacht Club, and each of these hotels is within walking distance or a very short drive of the club.

1. Best Western Island Palm: 877-574-2464
2. Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn: 619-224-3411
3. Kona Kai Resort: 619-221-8000
4. The Bay Club: 619-224-8888
5. Holiday Inn Bayside: 877-531-5084

John Houts came across this deal at Costo, as an inexpensive way to have a second very light tender for beach landings. 2-4HP with wheels would make this viable.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11473807&cm_mmc=BCEmail_432B2B-_-FOCUS-_-14-_-BuccaneerBoat

John Houts has provided an article, “Tips on Cruising a Power Boat in Mexico”, that is an excellent resource for all FUBAR participants (www.sdyc.org/fubar/pdf/john_houts_tips.pdf).  In this article, he recommends returning in July (see Pages 41, 51) for a variety of reasons if you intend on staying in Mexico for an extended period.  As an added comment from John Houts, see this article about the weather south of Baja in June 2009 (www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicday.lasso?date=2009-06-22&dayid=288#Story2).

We are offering 15 opportunities to enhance your yachting experiences and 15 ways to enhance the SDYC Junior Sailing Program.  The auction begins at Noon on June 15th and closes at Noon on July 1st.

Check to see the latest bids and to place your own

by Pat Rains (in reply to a question by a FUBAR skipper regarding alternatives to Marina CostaBaja)

Both Marina Palmira and Marina de La Paz have 24/7 uniformed security guards, but I think Marina CostaBaja has the best security in town. But, of the two alternatives you mentioned, I’d pick Marina de La Paz for leaving the boat, because it has the advantage of a friendly neighborhood watch program among the yatistas, including the Club Cruceros on the premises. And it’s within walking distance of several good restaurants, chandleries, shops, etc. 

However, for La Paz, you’ll probably want to use the La Paz International Airport (airport code LAP or MMLP). It’s near the south end of La Paz Bay, about 15 minutes from downtown La Paz by taxi. I know Alaska flies there, also Aeromexico and Horizon Air, but I don’t know who else.  If you book flights through the international airport in San Jose del Cabo (SJC), it’s a 2 hour taxi ride to La Paz – which might be longer than your flight. Rental cars are available at both airports. There are a few charter puddle jumpers connecting SJC to LAP, but you’d spend the rest of the day in transit. I think the hotel staff at Marina CostaBaja can help you book flights, if you’re staying there at least a few nights after the FUBAR.

If you’re interested in leaving your boat in a marina near the international airport for quick access, you might check out the new Singlar La Paz Marina in the south end of La Paz Bay; about 3 minutes by taxi from the international terminal. Although it’s more isolated from town, the Singlar marina has a nice pool, laundry, haul out yard and some kind of eatery on the premises, and there’s one nice hotel on the water about a block away. It’s the newest and least expensive marina in La Paz.  The Singlar marina is very popular for folks who want to park the boat somewhere economical for the summer and fly down occasionally to use the boat.

The selection committee has been hard at work reviewing the applications for FUBAR 2009, and we have a solid fleet of boats that is continuing to grow.  Meet the participants who have submitted boat and crew profiles.

As we continue to prepare for the November departure to Mexico, now is the time to begin making your slip reservations for each of the stops along the way where required. Please visit our Slip Information webpage, and contact us with any questions about this process (fubar@sdyc.org).  Also, please note some of the deadlines for making your reservations.  Some of the ports will only hold spots for us until a certain date as they need to ensure they can rent out their space in a timely manner.