Life in La Paz

Scott and Monica of the Seattle, WA-based Gulfstar 44 Scott Free (Baja Ha-Ha class of 2009) and Eric and Christine Stephan of the Gig Harbor, WA-based Norseman 447 Indara (Baja Ha-Ha class of 2000) are pictured above, having made preparations for movie night — with an ancient boarding ladder, some duct tape, a few hangers, and a monitor — on Dock 4 at Marina Palmira in La Paz.

"Captain Ron was the safety film of the evening, and afterward we discussed pointers about mooring, navigation, and good seamanship," writes Eric Stephan. "We had a great turnout of 12 eager students, complete with popcorn, beer and peanuts, and even had a spillover audience up in the nosebleed section (the foredeck of a nearby boat). The next day’s practice for hands-free high-speed mooring was cancelled, though, due to a class on the mating habits of blue-footed boobies."