Richard, Watch out for El Negro. These hot, dry winds come out of nowhere, quite unexpected. Late last summer we were paddling among the islands off of Bahia de Los Angeles and were hit by ferocious headwinds as we approached land. We altered our route to get in the lee of a barrier reef and pulled up just as some of the group was on the verge of total exhaustion. Last week some marine biologist were killed when their motorboat capsized under similar conditions. Main thing is to be aware of the possibilities, paddle in open water when this is less likely to happen (morning, I think), and have contingency plans, e.g., an acceptable landing point downwind. Also a good idea to arrange with a local boatsman to come looking after some appointed time. Another thing, take plenty of water to allow you to lie low for 2-3 days if the winds don't abate. And allow for lots of water. It is very hot and dry down there. The conditions can be extremely harsh; not for everybody. I loved it though. The pristine beauty and sea life are indescribable. Andy -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Richard G. Mitchell, Jr. Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 10:07 PM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Paddling in HOT conditions. Any Paddlewise have experience paddling in the southern Sea of Cortez in late June? The temperature data are fairly clear with hot days and dramatic shifts toward cooler evenings. However there is substantial variation from year to year, presumably as a result of El Nino, then La Nina. Mean li/lo for June 10 - June 23 of the past four years look like this. 1999 96.4 / 68.1 1998 103.2 / 73.4 1997 96.6 / 66.2 1996 102.2 / 65.7 There is also fairly consistent, moderate wind daily from the south at around 6 kts. How is the past winter's La Nina likely to manifest in lower Baja? Cooler temperature or warmer? El Nino produces hurricanes later in the season (Aug-Oct) but what will La Nina do earlier? How does all of this play for those who might want to try paddling during the hot season? What experience has anyone had with these conditions? Are the tolerable, workable? The usual admonitions regarding shade, fluid consumption and direct sun exposure are not needed but other hints for making do on those 106 degree days would be welcome. I'm particularly anxious to find folk who have done it and returned to tell the tale. Thanks. Rich -- Richard G. Mitchell, Jr. Oregon State University Department of Sociology Corvallis, OR 97331 (541) 752-1323 phone/fax mitchelr_at_ucs.orst.edu *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Apr 01 2000 - 16:09:20 PST
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