Every new area we get to, I say to Will: “This is my favorite place so far!”. Zihautanejo is no different regardless of the fact that we've been here for four days already but have barely had the chance to explore… We had a great couple of weeks hopping down the coast, spending time Tenancatita, Barra de Navidad, and … Continue reading Freighters, flu, and fabulous views
The overwhelming emotion when pulling into an anchorage after an overnight passage is excitement. I’m betting that the excitement level must have something to do with the number of days/nights at sea, which means when we cross the Pacific Ocean the feeling we had yesterday morning with be magnified at least 8 times! As we approached Tenacatita Bay … Continue reading Mainland arrival
20 30.787'N, 106 13.291'W On Wednesday morning we motored for an hour out of Ensenada de Los Muertos and once the wind filled in we put up the spinnaker and stood back as Hydroquest was pulled along at 7 - 8 knots on one of the best sails we've had to date. We were feeling … Continue reading 108 nm to go
All our notions of being the worst fisher-people ever have been thrown out the hatch. This morning we finally caught out first fish while underway!! The fish was very pretty - silver with blue, green, and black stripes on its back - and the perfect size for two hungry sailors. I would like to take … Continue reading Catch of the day
When I was a teenager I loved a book called “The Girl from the Sea of Cortez”. This story of a young girl who has an enchanting relationship with the Sea and who befriends a gentle manta ray has stuck with me over the years. There’s always been something magical about the idea of the 'Sea of Cortez' in my … Continue reading Crossing the Sea of Cortez
Distance: 190 nm Length: Depart 0900 February 24, Arrive 1330 February 25 Having just spent three nights at sea with only two of us on watch rotation, this passage with Ben and Katy was going to be a piece of cake. Early-ish Thursday morning we said goodbye to the hot-tub, showers, and wonderful laundry service … Continue reading Cruising down to Banderas Bay
Leg: San Carlos to Mazatlan Distance: 380nm Length: 3 days and 3 nights (depart San Carlos 0800 Sunday Feb 19, arrive Mazatlan 0730 Wednesday Feb 22) For all of you who think we’re on some kind of extended vacation, it is not so. This lifestyle is proving to be rewarding but also very hard work … Continue reading First overnight / offshore passage
... Just for a short trip from Marina Seca, Guaymas to Marina Real, just north of San Carlos. Beautiful weather, calm seas. Great for testing the engine which now seems to be working like a charm.
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