Makoville update - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JCHAPIN · 10-03-2018, 11:53 AM

Baja tried to take out our trucks but we made it to Makoville. We left Monday at 0500 from San Diego. Along the way we got caught right in the brunt of the tropical storm. We made it just past Puertecito and then encountered a bridge that was destroyed. We had to move many big rocks from landslides along the way and finally had to turn back. We linked back up with a few other kayakers that we lost at one point and stayed in Puertecito at the local store. MakoBob and I gave it another shot today and it was rough going. At this point 4X4 is mandatory to pass all the destroyed bridges. 3.5 hours from Puertecito to Makoville. It will take one full day at least to move from San Felipe to Makoville. More info later once we get settled.

YakDout · 10-03-2018, 12:24 PM

that’s good you guys finally made it but a real bummer it took so long. Subscribing to thread for updates as we are coming later in October. Luckily both vehicles in our group will be 4 by.

Denis_Ruso · 10-03-2018, 01:16 PM

Thank you for the update! We will be coming down on Saturday with 3 4x4 trucks, probably follow your trail if its not better by then.

Zed · 10-03-2018, 01:22 PM

Good work.

ProfessorLongArms · 10-03-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JCHAPIN

Baja tried to take out our trucks but we made it to Makoville. We left Monday at 0500 from San Diego. Along the way we got caught right in the brunt of the tropical storm. We made it just past Puertecito and then encountered a bridge that was destroyed. We had to move many big rocks from landslides along the way and finally had to turn back. We linked back up with a few other kayakers that we lost at one point and stayed in Puertecito at the local store. MakoBob and I gave it another shot today and it was rough going. At this point 4X4 is mandatory to pass all the destroyed bridges. 3.5 hours from Puertecito to Makoville. It will take one full day at least to move from San Felipe to Makoville. More info later once we get settled.

Glad you guys made it down OK and thank you for the update. I am likely a tentative at best at this point. Will let you guys know if that changes.

Sivak · 10-03-2018, 02:45 PM

I just got off the phone with Mako Bob, he said it took them 8 hours to go from Puertecitos to Mako-Ville and that the roads were super bad. He is recommending anyone headed down real soon to go thru TJ and cross over at Chapala. He also said their is no power at camp, their is a problem with the charge controller.

Denis_Ruso · 10-03-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sivak

I just got off the phone with Mako Bob, he said it took them 8 hours to go from Puertecitos to Mako-Ville and that the roads were super bad. He is recommending anyone headed down real soon to go thru TJ and cross over at Chapala. He also said their is no power at camp, their is a problem with the charge controller.

Since we're headed down in a few days, anything we can bring down to fix the problem?

Baja_Traveler · 10-03-2018, 07:22 PM

The Friends of Gonzaga Facebook group reported many bulldozers headed north today to cut bypasses around the damage. I think that by the time we head down in a few weeks it will be easily drivable, just slower due to even more dirt roads to negotiate than before. It will be just like the Baja of my youth.

I'm also sure that when Bob returns he will have a list of materials the we will need to bring down - for both the camp and the locals...

Iceman · 10-04-2018, 08:00 AM

days of your youth..........this was the way it was just 7 years ago

Denis_Ruso · 10-04-2018, 08:34 AM

Hey all,

I'm going to be searching the internet for some answers today since we leave tomorrow night.

Trying to figure out the below.

1. Is the La Poma restaurant stocked on food? Could we eat there every night for a week?

2. How is the road going up the 5 to Gonzaga from the 1 & 5 intersection?

3. Does Gonzaga Pemex still have gas?

DavidT · 10-04-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

Hey all,

I'm going to be searching the internet for some answers today since we leave tomorrow night.

http://forums.bajanomad.com/today.php has a couple of threads on road conditions, etc. and somewhere in there a link to a Puertecitos facebook page.
Fair warning though: that forum often dissolves into insults and backbiting.

DavidT · 10-04-2018, 09:24 AM

https://www.facebook.com/groups/400767196648940/
Puertecitos page.

Denis_Ruso · 10-04-2018, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidT

https://www.facebook.com/groups/400767196648940/
Puertecitos page.

Thanks, i’m already on both of those pages.

More looking for information which isnt already out there.

Scratch the road conditions question, we decided to do a bit of offroading. So we’ll be going down the 5. Slow and steady.

goldenglory18 · 10-04-2018, 10:29 AM

This post really makes me want to trade in my 2x4.....

Hope everyone makes it down (and out) safely!

- Kenny

ProfessorLongArms · 10-04-2018, 10:52 AM

No way I’ll be comfortable outfitting a setup in time.

Stay safe down there everybody! I hope to catch a trip in 2019

Denis_Ruso · 10-04-2018, 10:57 AM

Bummer you have to bail out. I think the biggest concern for the mid October trip is Hurricane Sergio. Forecasts are showing that in about 7-10 days there's going to be another heavy downpour.

That's my biggest worry on our drive back home next week. Fingers crossed that it wont turn towards land as forecast.

Baja_Traveler · 10-04-2018, 07:54 PM

Yes, Sergio could be just as bad, and it is due to hit right in the middle of the first week of the trip.
Unfortunately it is increasingly looking like I will have to miss yet another October trip, so I'll miss all the excitement.
Bad timing on the job, as my company is assigning me to a new client in the next week or so and they will not want me dissappearing as soon as I get there...

rossman · 10-04-2018, 08:28 PM

I think Sergio could be quite a bit worse than Rosa. All the models show it coming ashore about the same area as Rosa, but Rosa left us with some very warm water. 77 degrees here in Asuncion today, so Sergio is not going to lose intensity like Rosa did. I'm thinking he could be the real deal for my area anyway.

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Yes, Sergio could be just as bad, and it is due to hit right in the middle of the first week of the trip.
Unfortunately it is increasingly looking like I will have to miss yet another October trip, so I'll miss all the excitement.
Bad timing on the job, as my company is assigning me to a new client in the next week or so and they will not want me dissappearing as soon as I get there...

Gr8fuldude · 10-04-2018, 08:39 PM

If the storm is called Sergio, wouldn't it be a "him-acane"? Sorry, I've been listening to too many jokes from my 6 year old daughter.

I was hoping to sneak down for a last minute Makoville trip but it's looking more and more unlikely with this weather. This will be the first year in many that I haven't made it down at least once to Makoville. Sad! Have fun everybody and hopefully I'll be back in 2019 with a vengeance!

Paul

Mahigeer · 10-05-2018, 12:35 PM

No fish is worth ruining your daily ride.

Not to mention getting stuck in the middle of desert.

10-03-2018, 11:53 AM	#1
JCHAPIN PUNISHER Join Date: May 2017 Location: Imperial Beach Posts: 4	Makoville update Baja tried to take out our trucks but we made it to Makoville. We left Monday at 0500 from San Diego. Along the way we got caught right in the brunt of the tropical storm. We made it just past Puertecito and then encountered a bridge that was destroyed. We had to move many big rocks from landslides along the way and finally had to turn back. We linked back up with a few other kayakers that we lost at one point and stayed in Puertecito at the local store. MakoBob and I gave it another shot today and it was rough going. At this point 4X4 is mandatory to pass all the destroyed bridges. 3.5 hours from Puertecito to Makoville. It will take one full day at least to move from San Felipe to Makoville. More info later once we get settled.

10-03-2018, 01:16 PM	#3
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Thank you for the update! We will be coming down on Saturday with 3 4x4 trucks, probably follow your trail if its not better by then. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

10-03-2018, 01:22 PM	#4
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Good work. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

10-04-2018, 08:00 AM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	days of your youth..........this was the way it was just 7 years ago __________________

10-04-2018, 08:34 AM	#10
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Hey all, I'm going to be searching the internet for some answers today since we leave tomorrow night. Trying to figure out the below. 1. Is the La Poma restaurant stocked on food? Could we eat there every night for a week? 2. How is the road going up the 5 to Gonzaga from the 1 & 5 intersection? 3. Does Gonzaga Pemex still have gas? __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

10-03-2018, 12:24 PM	#2
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	that’s good you guys finally made it but a real bummer it took so long. Subscribing to thread for updates as we are coming later in October. Luckily both vehicles in our group will be 4 by.

10-03-2018, 02:45 PM	#6
Sivak Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 115	I just got off the phone with Mako Bob, he said it took them 8 hours to go from Puertecitos to Mako-Ville and that the roads were super bad. He is recommending anyone headed down real soon to go thru TJ and cross over at Chapala. He also said their is no power at camp, their is a problem with the charge controller.

10-03-2018, 07:22 PM	#8
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	The Friends of Gonzaga Facebook group reported many bulldozers headed north today to cut bypasses around the damage. I think that by the time we head down in a few weeks it will be easily drivable, just slower due to even more dirt roads to negotiate than before. It will be just like the Baja of my youth. I'm also sure that when Bob returns he will have a list of materials the we will need to bring down - for both the camp and the locals...

10-04-2018, 09:24 AM	#12
DavidT Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 44	https://www.facebook.com/groups/400767196648940/ Puertecitos page.

10-04-2018, 10:29 AM	#14
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	This post really makes me want to trade in my 2x4..... Hope everyone makes it down (and out) safely! - Kenny

10-04-2018, 10:52 AM	#15
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	I’m out No way I’ll be comfortable outfitting a setup in time. Stay safe down there everybody! I hope to catch a trip in 2019

10-04-2018, 10:57 AM	#16
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Bummer you have to bail out. I think the biggest concern for the mid October trip is Hurricane Sergio. Forecasts are showing that in about 7-10 days there's going to be another heavy downpour. That's my biggest worry on our drive back home next week. Fingers crossed that it wont turn towards land as forecast. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

10-04-2018, 07:54 PM	#17
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Yes, Sergio could be just as bad, and it is due to hit right in the middle of the first week of the trip. Unfortunately it is increasingly looking like I will have to miss yet another October trip, so I'll miss all the excitement. Bad timing on the job, as my company is assigning me to a new client in the next week or so and they will not want me dissappearing as soon as I get there...

10-04-2018, 08:39 PM	#19
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	If the storm is called Sergio, wouldn't it be a "him-acane"? Sorry, I've been listening to too many jokes from my 6 year old daughter. I was hoping to sneak down for a last minute Makoville trip but it's looking more and more unlikely with this weather. This will be the first year in many that I haven't made it down at least once to Makoville. Sad! Have fun everybody and hopefully I'll be back in 2019 with a vengeance! Paul

10-05-2018, 12:35 PM	#20
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	No fish is worth ruining your daily ride. Not to mention getting stuck in the middle of desert.