La Ventana, Baja update

[Captain John]

Hey BAK'ers!

We're in the final stretch of the winter windy season in La Ventana. It's been warming up over the last few days, keeping temps between 70 and low-80's F. There's a bit of a norte in town today which brings more moderate temps with the chillier, stronger winds. The veterans are saying that winter never fully took over again this year and for me, I'm glad to keep things a little extra warm rather than little extra cold.

The La Ventana winds have been good. Not as ultimately consistent as the bay area when in season, but it's nice to enjoy the Sea of Cortez with lighter breezes. We'll get 4-5 days of upper teens-low 20's, then a few days mixed in that only reach the low-upper teens. If you're foiled up, then you won't have any lull days, which has become my secret joy; kiting without wind...only foilers understand... :)

The Baja Peninsula has been a great place to explore. It's a great release to drive a car without traffic and through desert scenery. Ocean surfing is just one such drive away, and a nice break away from the wind-town! The warmer Pacific waters makes me contemplate heading away for a random day trip more and I only have to wear a top or shorty!

This late season has me thinking about the end when I must migrate back to the bay up north and leave the La Ventana Bay behind. No! No! I will be here, with present mindedness and enjoy the time away the real world! It is a good culture to be a part of, here in Mexico, where things are simple. Wind or no wind, the world outdoors is a wonderful here!


If you find time in your schedule, catch a 2.5 flight down. Cheap Round-Trip tickets are still out there so take advantage of that!


John