We ran into a time crunch with paperwork for going to Cuba, decided to go there on our way back so that we could spend more time there instead of rushing through. The weather forecast dictated that we leave as soon as possible for Isla Mujeres. As soon as the Superboat races were over and they opened the harbor we got underway at 1530. The forecast was for east winds at 10-15 knots, and again the weatherman failed, we ended up motoring most of the way toward Cuba. When the sun came up we could see Havana, waved to the city as we passed by heading westward along the coast. Saturday and Sunday found us with sporadic winds and we made slow but steady progress toward Cabo San Antonio. The winds were such that we opted to set out across the Yucatan Channel earlier than Cabo San Antonio. About half way across the channel the winds decided to go on vacation again and the iron jenny was re-engaged. Now bucking the 2.5 knot current at an angle we were making only 2 knots toward Isla. As the sun set on Monday night we still had 60 miles to go...argh! We needed to be in port before the forecast northwest winds at 20-25 kicked in late Tuesday night. Progress was slow but steady and around 2030 we picked up some wind that allowed us to make 4 knots and finally 5. We had the lights of Isla and Cancun in sight around 2300 and finally dropped anchor at 0230 on Tuesday morning. We cleared ourselves in during the day on Tuesday and have been enjoying the island, winds and all. The weatherman got that one right, the wind picked up Tuesday night and have been blowing 15-20 knots ever since.