Semana Santa, "Holy Week" (Easter), brought thousands of Mexican tourists to the beaches of Banderas Bay. Here are some photos of us around the Bay.

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

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!

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 !!

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

Punta de Mita: We arrived early afternoon, anchored in 22 ft of water and enjoyed freshwater showers on the swim platform (which is already valued as amazing add-on to the boat). Punta de Mita is being marketed as a more upscale location and it does have a classy feel. There are no crowds, somewhat expensive beach restaurants, and … Continue reading Punta de Mita, Sayulita, La Cruz