you guys had an exciting time.
Just a quick not, the rest of the way to and through Mexico should be calmer, BUT, take care if you encounter weather just north of Cedros Island and between the coast and a line north of Cedros.
We encountered a “rouge wave” there during some heavy weather. There is a sea mound that comes up from the bottom in that area that has caught a number of boats. You can read our account of it at;
http://www.svguenevere.com/2005/FebMar.html
If you get the time, stop at Cedros! It's a very good into to Mexico. We very much enjoyed it!
BUT, It's a GREAT trip and a LOT of fun!