I was minutes away from having to spend my 30th birthday here: As you may have read earlier, we were tied down at Paradise Village Marina for so long (3 weeks total) because we had to order new Trojan batteries from the US. They were meant to arrive earlier in the week but the truck broke down on … Continue reading Sweet sail into a new decade
Month: March 2012
Update on BBR – Moondance cleans up
The awards ceremony for the Banderas Bay Regatta was last Saturday. Moondance was a TRIPLE WINNER: First in H Class (won all three races! Will and I were out for two of them), first in boat parade (Woohoo!), and first time racing. The question is - will they be back next year to defend the titles? … Continue reading Update on BBR – Moondance cleans up
Banderas Bay Regatta – GO Moondance GO!
The final minute of the 1st race was a nail-biter. The serious racing crew of Moondance sat tensely up on the windward rail watching the other yacht gain ground. They were coming up quickly and it seemed so close, but they weren't quick enough. It was clear when the horn sounded that little Moondance was the winner! A big thanks to Conor … Continue reading Banderas Bay Regatta – GO Moondance GO!
Day off !!
We can be found at Starbucks from 9am - 1pm and then in the hotel lobby (where there is another wifi connection) from 2pm - 6pm. After that, we're probably hanging out on the boat, in the hot tub, or walking the beach. We're still at Paradise because we've had to order new Trojan batteries from … Continue reading Day off !!
Paradise Village
Ahh, Paradise! We're at the Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta and for the cost of moorage (65 cents a foot = $25 per night) you get access to all of the hotel facilities - 4 pools, 3 hot tubs, 2 tennis courts, etc. You can even charge food and drinks to your slip. Yes, it's resort living - a much more luxurious lifestyle … Continue reading Paradise Village