About to Head Further South

We've caught our breath, done some maintenance, and visited a number of friends here in the Bay Area.  Ben and Pat have jumped ship, and another friend is joining us for the next leg.  We met Matt Dusanic and his family when we were all cruising in Tonga some years ago.  The weather looks good for an early departure on Friday, so that's the plan.  Next stop, Ventura, where Mintaka will wait for us until the end of October when we'll continue down to Mexico.