georgebackhus on April 23rd, 1998

There is only one word that can describe the last four months-UNBELIEVABLE! They have contained some of the best of the best-two wonderful months in Zihuatanejo Bay, a wonderful and safe 16-1/2 day passage from Mexico to the Marquesas with one of the most beautiful landfalls in the world (Fatu Hiva) and some experiences with [...]

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georgebackhus on December 25th, 1997

If you are thinking to yourself that we were in P V about this time a year ago, you’re absolutely correct. You win a margarita! Nineteen ninety-seven has been about going with the wind and whims, but once again we are making forward progress (toward where, I don’t know at this point.)
Where We’ve Been
Since the [...]

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georgebackhus on September 18th, 1997

Jeez, so much has happened since we last wrote (May) that I don’t quite know where to start, so I’ll give you a basic outline of what’s been happening.
While still recovering from the repeated “rum fronts” that hit us during the La Paz Race Week activities, Ingrid and I frantically secured Moonshadow in preparation for [...]

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georgebackhus on April 29th, 1997

Cruising the “Gold Coast” of Mexico
Here’s a brief itinerary of our travels since we returned from the Holidays in South America. We departed Puerto Vallarta in late January and made a fairly quick trip south to Zihuatanejo, stopping at the beautiful bays of Ipala, Chamela, Careyitos (Playa Blanca), Tenacatita (the set for the new McHale’s [...]

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georgebackhus on December 31st, 1996

In Mananaland, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Latitude 20 deg. 40 min. North.
Longitude 105 deg. 15 min. West.
Attitude-relaxed.
Ok, so turn up the heat to, say, 85 degrees, put on a Jimmy Buffett CD, blend up a batch of Margaritas, and try to get into the Holiday spirit. Now you know what WE’RE up against. [...]

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georgebackhus on December 25th, 1996

In Mananaland, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Latitude 20 deg. 40 min. North.
Longitude 105 deg. 15 min. West.
Attitude-relaxed.
Ok, so turn up the heat to, say, 85 degrees, put on a Jimmy Buffett CD, blend up a batch of Margaritas, and try to get into the Holiday spirit. Now you know what WE’RE up against. [...]

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