Cactus country ©

A geology student, Tim had taken groups rafting in the Grand Canyon, but didn't enjoy the crowds.  Awed by Baja's remote, untouched, and magical beauty, he set out to find ways to introduce his friends to this little-known sea of islands.  It wasn't all that easy in those days. There was no infrastructure to support tourism.  Fresh water and gasoline had to be schlepped in by pangas, fishermen's skiffs.

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Jellyfish sandwich ©

"I'm an eternal optimist," says Tim wryly, as he discusses with other conservationists the challenges and vigilance that lie ahead.  But on an off day, before he's had his coffee and chilaquiles, Tim wonders if someday we'll all be reduced to eating "jellyfish sandwiches" (=one genus that will be left after overfishing).  When asked "What's next for Baja Expeditions?"  Tim didn't hesitate.

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Gulping whale shark ©

That's the way Tim likes to flip the name "Friends of Wild Baja," the foundation he formed.  High on Tim's to-do list is to rally support for protecting the whale shark nursery by La Paz.  "Just ten minutes from La Paz you can find whale sharks in numbers like no other place" says Tim.  "You can get pictures of six to eight at a time."

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Tim Means

So what is Tim's secret to longevity?  Running a 36-year-old business is no mean feat.  Tim holds his sanity intact by keeping his words to a minimum.  Baja Expeditions staff find this out on the job and have to learn how to say "Wup!" plus  three  other essential phrases to understand Tim.  When they can't locate him in the office, they know that he is out sailing on the Mechudo or working on  one of the numerous projects that he is involved in.

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Serene kayaker ©

Gliding past Baja's vivid landforms in a kayak, you soak up solitude and silence.  For miles you'll hear only the slishing of your paddles echoing against stern and curious walls of rock.  But of course you won't actually be alone.  You'll be with a small band of kayakers.  And hovering in the background will be our unique, custom-built support vessel, the Pez Sapo, and crew.

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