My son Rod cautiously holds the hook that reeled in his catch of the day. Off the Southern Californian coast, August 1975.

Taking in a tranquil view of the Mexican coast from aboard the Firebird, August 1975.

A joyous moment gazing upon a spectacular sunrise off the coast of Mexico, September 1975.

The Firebird at sunset in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, September 1975.

Looking out over the quaint town of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, during simpler times. October, 1975.

On a hillside overlooking the town, two young boys are all smiles for the camera, despite the need to squint against the bright Mexican sunshine. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, October 1975.

Getting clean with Amway Nature Shower®. Although Amway no longer sells this product, I really liked it because it lathered in salt water. I only showered 2-3 times on the boat (water was a precious commodity), so most cleaning took place while swimming in the water. Yelapa, Mexico, October 1975.

Las Hadas Hotel with its water tower spiraling skyward. Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico, October 1975.

Overlooking the marina. Acapulco, Mexico, 1975.

Rod showing off the animal skull he found while exploring. Mexico, 1975.

Yours truly, complete with full beard and mustache, and my ever-present sunglasses, a typical look during the trip.

Sailing on the Pacific Ocean aboard the Firebird, under the watchful eye of my daughter, Lisa. December 1975.