tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post2922576985385545552..comments2023-07-02T08:20:06.391-07:00Comments on Zac's Blog: Finding a Hurricane WholeZachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438212071833438643noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-20981829510612399892009-06-20T21:38:01.243-07:002009-06-20T21:38:01.243-07:00Barra de Navidad is a great little harbor. Back in...Barra de Navidad is a great little harbor. Back in 1970 when I was sailing the western coast I used this harbor on several occasions to duck out of tropical storms and squalls. The people there were absolutely fantastic. Enjoy!Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563437177192869910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-42114794737883912702009-06-19T19:30:44.705-07:002009-06-19T19:30:44.705-07:00Holy cow! What a night you had! Glad you're ...Holy cow! What a night you had! Glad you're safe.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296589006984354935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-36868988722047576792009-06-19T16:02:17.853-07:002009-06-19T16:02:17.853-07:00I heard that the Itik production company you used ...I heard that the Itik production company you used to be working with is not letting you have Zacs footage is that true? How can they do that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-11439376954790736512009-06-18T23:07:41.898-07:002009-06-18T23:07:41.898-07:00Zac, everything has been said. Your are the MAN, ...Zac, everything has been said. Your are the MAN, and your parents are the BEST! I'm sure you understand that more than most 17 year olds who don't "do hard things."<br /><br />@ Alan<br /><br />I put in the coordinates for his current location (Barra de Navidad), which are almost exactly like yours, and Google Maps shows a completely different screen than I usually see when I put in the coordinates from his website blog. I am unable to save them to my maps, as I have been doing as he has traveled the world. I have his entire trip marked on Google Earth in blue icons. But when I put in the coordinates for where he is now, the screen doesn't let me save them to my maps for Zac. Any suggestions?<br /><br />Marilyn in Woodland HillsMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031656993187631394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-25979577739012289162009-06-18T23:06:29.120-07:002009-06-18T23:06:29.120-07:00Hey Zac....Congratulations so far! Plenty of good...Hey Zac....Congratulations so far! Plenty of good food in Barra. Go see Ariana at the coffee shop in the Alondra Hotel. Tell her John & Martina from Los Angeles sent you. Her and her husband Albert will take care of you. Also...anyfood from Seamasters is great! Ask for HUGO at Seamasters tell him we said HOLA too! There are many great people there if the storm is bad we have a home there too....have Arian call us...she has our number!!! Dino is the seamaster for the Hotel Marina..if you need something...he can reach us too...JCW1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02718129658003005310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-49319686797717617242009-06-18T21:18:50.632-07:002009-06-18T21:18:50.632-07:00Glad you are in Barra... good hurricane hole. You ...Glad you are in Barra... good hurricane hole. You are close to home, but this stretch is a bear. We have done the bash too but not during hurricane season! Glad you have a great weather router and all this experience after your year at sea.... stay calm, cool and collected and you will be home soon!<br />S/V AquariusS/V Aquariusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-11919300594319710252009-06-18T21:05:21.357-07:002009-06-18T21:05:21.357-07:00Good job, Zac! so glad you made it safely. You are...Good job, Zac! so glad you made it safely. You are just so brave, my hat's off to you!<br />Take care and enjoy the rest.<br />Cheers!BritDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782661776042162168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-28492606730846042482009-06-18T20:03:54.628-07:002009-06-18T20:03:54.628-07:00Glad to here you're tucked into a safe little ...Glad to here you're tucked into a safe little hurricane hole.<br /><br />A reminder Zac, since I'm certain you have been thinking of many things, but this Sunday is Father's Day and --- well, I reckon your Dad deserves an extra special thanks. He sure has been enthusiastic and supportive throughout your entire voyage, what a great Dad!<br /><br />Be safe, and as you well know by now, if you think you need to reef you probably should have already done it.<br /><br />Following winds!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-88493162333290144802009-06-18T19:17:36.789-07:002009-06-18T19:17:36.789-07:00@Melanie... I so enjoy your posts! I look forwar...@Melanie... I so enjoy your posts! I look forward to "having tea" with you again soon!<br /><br />Blessings -<br />MarieMarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-79869393622146069052009-06-18T18:20:47.223-07:002009-06-18T18:20:47.223-07:00The world is at your feet.. thank you for the insp...The world is at your feet.. thank you for the inspiration and the motivation to get out there and go after our dreams!! Stay safe and God Bless your journey.<br /> The Fox FamilyJ.Foxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-72206835694464488652009-06-18T18:19:17.282-07:002009-06-18T18:19:17.282-07:00Glad you made it in safe, Zac. I heard that Mexic...Glad you made it in safe, Zac. I heard that Mexico's rainy season is during the Summer....and sometimes they are really bad with tropical storms. I guess you're going to have to work around them. Hope you can skirt past anymore quickly!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />ScottFulgumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794483723530764522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-10859312679785810082009-06-18T14:39:06.676-07:002009-06-18T14:39:06.676-07:00@ Anonymous re: "Not that there's anythin...@ Anonymous re: "Not that there's anything wrong with that..."<br /><br />LOL I love those "Seinfeld-isms."<br /><br />Let's just say that Zac enjoys a "faithful" following...of believers and non-believers. All are welcome!<br /><br />Every once in a while a few of us will go "Springer," and toss some chairs about; that is until "Mom" Sunderland (aka Marianne) has to come in and gives us a warning to play nice or jump ship! LOL!<br /><br />We love you Marianne! Not only has she been raising 7 kids, but also babysits all of us bloggers. Not an easy job!Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-57786039518188520482009-06-18T14:35:54.902-07:002009-06-18T14:35:54.902-07:00Zac:
If you've never prepped your boat for ...Zac: <br /><br />If you've never prepped your boat for a hurricane be sure to talk to someone that has. I rode through about 8 in Key West between 05-07 (two record years) and survived all on a 250 mph rated mooring ball in the city marina. Remove all your canvass and use chaffe guards on your lines. Think about which way the wind will be blowing from and try to find a spot safest from up-wind boats or derelicts on flimsy anchor. You may be aware of all of this - but just food for thought. We'll pray for you too! GregChesapeake Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370667053974942009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-69256034596229172562009-06-18T12:52:48.224-07:002009-06-18T12:52:48.224-07:00What a ride you describe! Enjoy your time waiting...What a ride you describe! Enjoy your time waiting out the storm and hope you make some more wonderful friends while in port. <br /><br />Are you bunking on your boat? I certainly hope not! CindyinCincyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-91318024861761124032009-06-18T11:53:03.614-07:002009-06-18T11:53:03.614-07:00As one who lives here in the Melaque/Barra area ye...As one who lives here in the Melaque/Barra area year-round, we know it's definitely a safe haven against the storms. Grats to Zac on making it here safely...Good man.<br /><br />One question about many of the posters here, tho...seems like there's a lot of god-talk. Not that there's anything <i>wrong</i> with that (gotta love that Seinfeld episode), just an observation. Out...MelaqueDaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-53406428912381419012009-06-18T11:19:43.447-07:002009-06-18T11:19:43.447-07:00Zac,
The marina is wonderful! They have great gu...Zac,<br /><br />The marina is wonderful! They have great guest showers(at least trhey did 3 years ago). Also oif you have the ime try to get over to Melaque and enjoy some great and inexpensive food on the beach! Also watch the pongas go full throttle up onto the beach for the night after a day of fishing. Awesome!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Thor (Jeffry)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-37280239688197570282009-06-18T10:19:51.585-07:002009-06-18T10:19:51.585-07:00This is indeed a nice marina! Here's the googl...This is indeed a nice marina! Here's the google earth coord:<br />19 11 42.42n, 104 40 56.32w<br />View is good to below 1000 feet. Be sure to look at some of the pictures people have posted on earth from there... no wonder Zac called it amazing! It looks exquisite.Ehveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337534344690416931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-15860745066490615822009-06-18T09:54:19.651-07:002009-06-18T09:54:19.651-07:00oh man!! You are gonna have some stories to tell f...oh man!! You are gonna have some stories to tell for sure. Glad you are in a safe harbor. Enjoy the down time if you can.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353297099396150925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-79855352380705739402009-06-18T09:31:16.858-07:002009-06-18T09:31:16.858-07:00Good luck from Canada!!Good luck from Canada!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-49161186432912441632009-06-18T09:31:09.975-07:002009-06-18T09:31:09.975-07:00As they say, "It takes a village..."
En...As they say, "It takes a village..."<br /><br />Enjoy your time in port, Zac. When the time is right, head for home --- your family is waiting!<br /><br />Blessings -<br />MarieMarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-6351798747757694602009-06-18T09:17:28.675-07:002009-06-18T09:17:28.675-07:00Zac,
Glad for your safety...still praying for you ...Zac,<br />Glad for your safety...still praying for you and Intrepid.<br />Betty E., Lomita, CABetty E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-38586272605402888562009-06-18T09:13:40.681-07:002009-06-18T09:13:40.681-07:00Ai Yi Yi, Zac! Ai Dios Mio (OMG)!!
Ai, Chihuahua...Ai Yi Yi, Zac! Ai Dios Mio (OMG)!!<br /><br />Ai, Chihuahua and Holy Guacamole, Batman!<br /><br />I'm so glad you made it to a safe and snug harbor for both you and Intrepid. I hope she's in a well protected area of the Marina. She's a good old girl and doesn't deserve to be battered around after carrying you safely to this point.<br /><br />When you board again to travel north, be sure to give her (Intrepid) a good rub on the nose, thank her for being strong and true, and tell her, "we're almost home." Between you and Intrepid and the Lord above, you've got the "ultimate trifecta.!"<br /><br />On a lighter note, eat lots of tacos. Have an icy, cold Pacifico for me. Try to avoid the carnitas tho (pork) LOL! Wash your hands, alot! Stay away from sick people. We don't want you to have to add to the shirt you wore on the ESPN cover; "...all I got was this lousy magazine cover AND the swine flu." LOL !<br /><br />On the other hand, we all now that this type of weather coincidentally makes for GREAT surfing? Any plans? Perhaps you've already taken the board out this morning? Wear your tether!!!<br /><br />I do remember you saying early on that you'd like to stop in Mexico for some surfing, and well; there you are!<br /><br />So glad you're safe!Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-70419359521212165292009-06-18T08:55:24.897-07:002009-06-18T08:55:24.897-07:00Zac,
I was getting anxious yesterday as I watched ...Zac,<br />I was getting anxious yesterday as I watched the weather system developing in your close proximity. I was so thankful for the post I saw this morning letting us know that you are safe in port.<br />Rest up and hopefully you'll get a safe weather window soon.<br />Mona<br />Tucson, AZMonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318798176568131821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-78518781159844978172009-06-18T08:34:37.582-07:002009-06-18T08:34:37.582-07:00Zac,
Too close for comfort if you ask me! I live...Zac,<br /><br />Too close for comfort if you ask me! I live 5 hours from the coast but have seen a number of Hurricanes and some of them were even storms. I wouldn't ride out a storm on that boat in the Marina for anything in the world. Let the boat live out the drama on its own. Hoping that neither of you have to meet any serious weather.<br /><br />SteveB<br />Birmingham,ALSTEVE Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13760925107940176623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496489450166516267.post-12393865425080788102009-06-18T08:00:29.510-07:002009-06-18T08:00:29.510-07:00Yo & Hola, Cap'n Zac!
After I read your b...Yo & Hola, Cap'n Zac!<br /><br />After I read your blog entry today, I did as I usually do - started Googling the places you mentioned...here's what one website for the Puerto de la Navidad Marina says:<br />"Puerto de la Navidad is a year-round source of delight for lovers of deep-sea fishing or placid sailing. It is the ideal location to take shore leave or practice favorite water sports. So bear to port, and get knotted in this leisure island."<br /><br />Placid sailing? Sounds like you had anything BUT that on your way there! The decision to backtrack was a good, safe, and smart one...kudos once again to you being able to Do Hard Things. <br /><br />Another commenter said the marina looks like a mini Monte Carlo - I've been there - and they are right!<br /><br />Enjoy your unplanned for stopover - make more new friends, get some rest and hopefully you'll be back out there, on your way towards MDR soon!<br /><br />Buena suerta, Cap'n!<br />KathyCovingtonKatnoreply@blogger.com