This month's entry comes from Solo Family Member, camp -  showman, shaman and staff dentist - Martin Charland.  Anyone who has ever been in camp when Martin is "in" AKA "holding court", can't help but leave with a chuckle or an old Arabic curse on his (or her) lips. Earlier this year his Star Trek skit brought the house down.

Over the past few years Martin has coerced me into a few weird, macabre and most suitably -  perverse, photo sessions, always with the promise that "you'll see".  I'm now in therapy.

This year Martin unveiled his creative endeavor, a tribute calendar to the common man's backside.  I've now been bribed with the promise of a teeth whitening to help him distribute...(aaaah........dispose) of his inventory.  I'm thinking that this may appeal to the tender or bender gender or well.. anyone  in the 94114 zip code.  Interested? Send us a request & we'll forward it to Martin......with sterile tongs.  ED

A Different kind of Rescue -

Mike Younghusband from Southern California (along with his trusty burro Don-Kay and dog Solo) came through the Fishcamp in early November on his way to walk the length of Baja to Cabo !

Solo staffer Neil was on hand to snap a shot of Mike & Co. and give him some warnings about what he was about to encounter. This route from San Carlos to points south is not an easy one and within 3 days Mike was radioing for assistance as his Burro had gone on strike due to a water shortage. As with all Search and Rescues, Neil was on it and in no time had Mike’s GPS coordinates (18 miles south) and was heading south in a -panga with Alfredo from the fish camp with water and food.

With bad weather closing in they located them, delivered the supplies and made sure Mike and crew were well. Mike got through the tough section and has now reached Baja Sur (250 miles south) and is well on his way to success.

Just another day in the life of rescue-man Neil.

We are happy to help Mike and wish him all the best in the rest of his journey !  And thanks Neil for the noble effort!  Ed 

A few snaps & ditties from the past & present.  

East meets West -  Seems like clockwork, we'll see campers Cliff Gordy and his friend Ed McElroy in PSC every Fall.  Ed's nickname is the "Best dressed man in PSC" because of his signature ensemble of oxford blue button down long sleeve dress shirt, slacks and safari hat.

This year while hosting some Japanese guests, we noticed a striking similarity between Ed and one of our guests.  Didn't think it possible that there could be 2 best dressed men in PSC at the same time.  Well, decide for yourself -   Strange but true.

Carded at the Door - Brian Caserio's son Spencer knows a good thing when he see's it and has charmed his way into the Solo Campo scene every time he's in PSC.  Playing pool, sucking on a Gatorade or tickling the cookie jar, made some a bit jealous.  A solution was crafted and problem solved.  Enter the premium coveted membership card.  This rare right of passage comes complete with a strict set of qualifications and restrictions.  Don't bother asking - we only award one a year.  By the way - Spencer has become quite a accomplished photographer, winning awards &  putting ole dad in the pressure cooker of competition.  Go gett'um  Son!

Tom Byrnes  - de-throned -  Ex-Wind tracks staffer Tom Byrnes and his lovely wife Lee finally completed the brain draining procedures of international adoption and now have the cutest Colombian daughter - Yerly Montgomery Byrnes.  "Watch out" warns Tom.  "She's sharp and quick witted, besting me at just about every parenting skill there is."  Wait till she starts sailing, Tom. -ED

The band with no name -  There is no shortage of musical instruments in camp, mostly brought by guests.  A few regulars got together to "jam".  The results -sublime.  Jim Haynes AKA "Dammit Jim" - Solo Royalty, almost razed the cantina with his take of "Orange Blossom Special".  There were quite a few magic moments in amp this past year from guests.  Band members would come & go but the quality remained steady......Baja Fogs help a lot.  Photo - Ohad. K-Dough & Chris Gerrie.

Visitors of Interest -  Every year we host notable individuals in PSC.  This year we had Dave White, pro speed sailor and editor of UK Boards Mag.  Dave is low-key about his accomplishments but quick with a joke or prank.  All in all he's quite a charming talented fellow.  Long time PSC visitor Corky Cullen, currently with Cabrina Kites, dropped by with pro Kiter Jon Modica during a good swell.  Jon was on fire and Corky showed us all that he still has  more than a few great moves left, on & off the water. 

 A Few Memories from the Past - You know you've been coming to PSC a while when you can say you remember the PSC road sign looking like this.  This PSC icon has seen quite a few changes over the years.  If you've got one older than this - pass it on, we'd love to print it & credit you.  Next up, remember the old Ford on the dirt road?  How about PSC's Malibu gadfly's Bob Bourget & Morgan Runyon AKA Modaddy?  Mo's into kiting,  married to a beautiful Aussie, & has a child.  They commute between down under - Malibu and Hollywood.  Bob showed up on FACEBOOK recently living on the Big Island and considering marriage....WOW!   We even heard ex-Malibu-ite Traig Trumbo is married  with children.  I couldn't pass up this gem from the recent past.  Solo family member Chris Gerrie involuntarily teamed up with Team Shredtha  featuring another SFM Deano Andressen & friends  for a wild week of intrigues,  hijinks & mystery...all before the crew crossed the border!  Chris. undaunted, spent a month with us this Summer/Fall and scored!