La Paz 30th Anniversary Trip

1978 – 2008 30 year anniversary trip April 24 to May 5, 2008

In spring of 1978 Trudi and a group of eight friends paddled across the channel from Puerto Escondido, south of Loreto, to Isla Danzante. It was a full moon night and being anxious to start the expedition to La Paz, the perfect time to cross on the smooth sea. Whales were blowing as the group passed by under stars and moon - a good beginning to a great excursion down the coast. Five weeks later, cruising into the channel in front of La Paz city a pod of dolphins jumped and splashed; a good-bye from the sea.

In 2008 join us for the 30 year anniversary of the “Loreto-La Paz” coastal paddle. Busy schedules, yours and mine, alas, only allow for 10 paddling days, so our route will begin in Agua Verde, and, if weather permits we’ll cruise into the harbor 120 miles later. Our alternate take-outs might allow for only an 80-90 mile route depende del viento, but we’ve made it to the city before in 10 paddle days, several times, and enjoyed the feeling of an expedition well done.

This year (being 30 years older) we’ll have a panga support boat accompany us on the tour to help with extra water and supplies. See the La Paz 2 week itinerary for a general idea of how the trip will go, but come with a sense of adventure in case alternative possibilities arise. A few of the original 8 amigos are hoping to join us…. Think of the stories! Hasta luego, Trudi Angell

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