Sailing adventures of Captain Kirk, Heidi, Tosh & Tikka...
Mexican Independence Day and the Charros parade If you missed our blog post earlier in the year about attending the International Charro Championships, you can read it here to learn more about Charros/Charras (Mexican Rodeo Cowboys and Cowgirls) and their importance in Mexican culture. Charreada (similar to US or Canadian rodeos, but with so much…
Read MoreWe can’t believe that Tosh-Love has already been gone for over three months. He has left such a big hole in our hearts—and such a quiet home. Gratitudes to everyone who sent condolences and your favorite Tosh stories, our one-in-a-million boy touched so many hearts. Although Tikka has always been quiet as a mouse (practically…
Read MoreWith a huge hole in our hearts, we said goodbye to Tosh-Love on Saturday, June 1st. Sadly, his cranium bone cancer got the best of him. We lost the best first-mate ever. And we’re forever grateful for the 9 1/2 half SHORT years “Tashi Delek” graced our presence. If you knew him, you know his…
Read MoreIn early April, we took a trip up to the Southwest US to visit Heidi’s parents, Jean & Pete, south of Tucson—with huge gratitude to our dear friends, Boni & John, who stepped up to catsit Tosh & Tikka when our other cat sitter fell through at the last minute. With four of their own…
Read MoreMarina Vallarta hosts the racing fleet during the MEXORC Sailboat Regatta held every other March in even years. Above, Due West (in her shade canvas at left) hangs out among the big boys. The local MEXORC race is preceded by a big International SDYC Puerto Vallarta Race, where sailboats race from San Diego nonstop to Puerto…
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