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Comment: You could kayak 4.5mi from the mainland (in the distance) across the San Lorenzo channel to the island >> but it can be dangerous if the wind kicks up when you are half way across. Crosses like this one have been erected by fishermen in many of the bays.
100_1663 * 14 clients, 2 guides, 2 boat captain/cooks setting off on a 4-day kayak tour to Isla Espiritu Santo from La Paz, Baja, California. BOA is the tour company: KayakInBaja.com * 2080 x 1544 * (1.07MB)

100_1674 * The boat trip to the north end of the island was my least favourite leg. It can be noisy & choppy. Sit in the back for the most comfortable possible ride. * 1476 x 1106 * (619KB)

100_1670 * I was surprised to see that high cliffs surround most of the island. This face they call the Cathedral. * 1666 x 1248 * (843KB)

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100_1685 * We needed 2 boats to transport the 18 people, food & gear. One skiff we kept. The other headed back to the mainland. * 2080 x 1544 * (1.42MB)

manuel * Manuel grew up in the Baja, one of the top kayak guides in the region. He dreams of kayaking 800mi or more >> the length of the Sea of Cortes. * 720 x 528 * (153KB)

100_1688 * Ah! Los Islotes. These are tiny islands off the north tip. We started with the highlight of the entire tour >> snorkeling with sea lions! It was awesome. * 2080 x 1544 * (1.19MB)

sealion1 * Juveniles like to play with snorkelers. One even hugged some of our group & kissed them on the mask. Amazing! They are prone to nipping at the divers too, playfully in almost every case. Big bulls & older females can be aggressive. You cannot get too close to the islets. * 175 x 242 * (13KB)

100_1693 * Most snorkelers wear wet suits as the waters are still a bit chilly in winter. * 2080 x 1544 * (1.39MB)

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