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South of the Border Rendezvous 13 -15 November 2009 The Reef RV Park Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

All are invited. Children, grand kids and friends.

November is a wonderful time to get away to the Sea of Cortez. You can come by car, truck motor home. You can stay at the campgrounds, or the hotels right on the sandy beach. This is time to relax.

We have different events in the planning. We will start with hors d'oeuvres on Friday night not forgetting the clam chowder. Pot Luck on Saturday at the Schoonover' and pot luck breakfast at the Reef campground on Sunday

We will need assistance with many things and will be having a planning party October 4th. If you are interested, please contact the Werners. They will give you directions to the planning party.

This is a event we all love. If you have not ever gone to our Mexico event we encourage you to check this out. The water is warm, the beaches are golden. Bring your swim suits, water toys, fishing polls. Boat tours around the Bay are available as well as longer rides. At sunset we sometimes get lucky and see the Green Flash. All we need is water and the sun going down.

Many of us will be arriving a few days early to have a little extra fun. We do have one Squadron event planned for those who may be interested and that would be a beach clean up Saturday morning. This will last about one hour.

Ron and Rose Werner
rwerner@prodigy.net
623 465 2647

You will need a passport and Mexican Insurance Mexican insurance can be obtained through your own auto insurance or can be obtained in Ajo or any of the small towns before entering Mexico. http://rockypoint-mexico.com/

The Reef RV Park or tents
The Reef RV Park online, office and Store hours 7 am - 11 pm 7 days a week, Have questions?
Please visit the Reef at: http://www.thereefrvpark.com
This is the campground many will be staying at but we can give you many other camp grounds.

Due to lack of funds by many of us we will need volunteers for:
Setting up tables
Taking down tables
Setting up tablecloths,
Setting up eating utensils and disposable plates and bowls
Taking down tables at the Schoonovers' That we will need for our Sunday at Reef RV park.

We must have RSVP
So let us know your plans.

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South of the Border Rendezvous 24-26 October 2008 The Reef RV Park Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

Some things to know about Mexico; things to bring to the rendezvous

Proof of citizenship. A passport is now necessary for return to the United States from Mexico. There are other things which may be substituted. Check ahead of time.

Mexican liability insurance for your vehicle if you drive. Some policies are available before you leave, and some are available on the way. Most U.S. insurance is not honored in Mexico. Check your policy with your agent.

Other items such as water, your medications and identification.
BYOB. U.S. prices for most things are cheaper.

How to get there
Take I-10 west from Phoenix to exit 112 (Hwy 85) and follow the road south to Gila Bend. Drive through town to the west end, and turn right at McDonalds. The highway sign reads “Mexico.” Follow Hwy 85 to Ajo, Why and Lukeville. Cross the international border and stop for the border light—red or green. (Note: The international border opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at midnight, Arizona time.)
Then keep the PEMEX station on your left at the split in the road. Turn right on Mexico Hwy 8, where the sign reads “Pto Peñasco.” You are now in downtown Sonoyta and heading southwest to Rocky Point. The speed limit is 15 mph in town. The highway speed between Sonoyta and Rocky Point is 100 kilometers per hour, or 62 mph, but you’ll notice the observed speed is “be careful and arrive safe.”

There’s a relatively new road to Cholla Bay. It is a mile before the unpaved road that has been used for generations. There is a paved road that is not marked “Choya Bay,” so don’t take it. Follow the signs. The new road intersects the old road prior to reaching Sandy Beach. It’s a short hop from the roundabout. There’s a PEMEX station on your right. Take a right at the intersection of the paved and sand roads, and follow that road about two miles to the police station. Slow and wave, and look for the Phoenix Sail and Power Squadron banner on the right.

The mileage is about 212 miles from Phoenix to Rocky Point. From Lukeville to Rocky Point, it’s about 65 miles. The average air temperature is 62° F and average rainfall is nil.

You can purchase insurance at the Chevron station in the town of Why, which is about 20 miles north of the international border. There are signs along the way point out other insurance purchase places. For more information, contact Paul Schoonover or other members of the planning committee.

For directions to The Reef RV park, check the map below. It will not be necessary to drive into Puerto Peñasco to get there, and it is an easy drive. John Lusson is familiar with the park.

Information about the area is available from

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