Mazatlan and the crossing to La Paz
02 April 2009 | La Paz (City of Peace)
Gabriellas grandapa
Left Isla Isabella and headed north for an overniter to Mazatlan. Pulled into the old harbor to anchor in the Club Nautico anchorage. This is the anchorage where last season I dragged my anchor and went against the seawall when a couple of Pangero fisherman saved my bacon. Of course, since then I thoroughly check my anchoring no matter how exhausted I am. I spent 2 nights at the old town anchorage then move about 7 miles over to the Marina Mazatlan area to take a dock space at my favorite Singular facility. The manager here was transferred to Guaymas, so I will get to see and deal with him when I get there. His girlfriend, Alma is currently managing this facility and is doing a fine job. A new girl is working here and of course I became smitten again. There is something about the Singular girls that I'm attracted to.....they are CUTE, bubbly, and downright fun to be around.....how's that for description. After 3 days there I decided to catch a good weather window to sail across the Sea of Cortez to La Paz. I said goodbyes to friends I have been sailing with up and down the coast of the Mexican Riviera. Then I said goodbye to the girls at Singular and they pleaded with me to stay longer(they need someone to laugh at/with). Off I went and the weather predictions weren't even close to what they said. Needless to say it was a little uncomfortable....but not all that bad. It was nice to pull into La Paz, one of my favorite places. Downright GORGEOUS sunsets and a nice laid-back atmosphere. I'll be here for about 10 days then start my northward migration to all the anchorages on Baja.