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12/06/2010
Dolphins off the bow of Slacker
Finally we get to relax
Mike & Julie12/06/2010, Chamela
We left Punta de Mita at 0130 in the morning on Sunday for the overnight passage down to Chamela. Part of the trip involves rounding the infamous Cabo Corrientes. The cape of currents can be a downright nasty place as we have learned in the past however this time its was not too bad. About 20 miles of really confused seas but without the big wind that is usually present. We got into Chamela about 1800 (6 pm) and after a quick dinner fell asleep. Now that we are in what is called the "Mexican Riviera" we are done with overnight passages until we begin the trip North back to Mazatlan in February. We will be here in Chamela for a few days and them move down to Tenacitita then Barra de Navidad for Christmas.
Still Moving
Mike & Julie12/03/2010, Punta de Mita
We left San Blas about 0645 yesterday (Thursday) for the 55 mile trip down to Punta de Mita. Punta de Mita is located at the North entrance of Bandares Bay. Where is Bandares bay you may ask? Most people know it as Puerto Vallarta. The bay is huge stretching 25 miles across and 20 miles deep. We have spent quite a bit of time here over the years so we will bypass Puerto Vallarta on our trip south and possibly stop back on our way North. The plan is to leave here about midnight for the 100 mile trip South to Chamela.
12/04/2010 | MJ @ SolMate Santiago
Julie and Mike,
The annual SolMate Christmas posada will be at our place on the 18th. Can you adjust your cruising plans accordingly? Hope to see you soon. MJ Hanging out
Mike & Julie11/30/2010, San Blas
Still here in Matenchen Bay just outside of San Blas. 72 deg this morning and calm. We will probably leave early tomorrow morning for Punta de Mita which is at the entrance to Banaras Bay (Puerto Vallarta).
12/01/2010 | Mom and Dad
Glad to hear you are OK, we had Thanksgiving with the Porters and Mark and Tricia. Friday with the entire Dunne family, kids and grandkids. Keep Safe Love Mom and DAd
Overnight to San Blas
Mike & Julie11/30/2010, San Blas
We left Stone Island Monday morning at 0830 after waiting a couple of days for some wind. After about 6 hours of motoring the wind filled in and we had a great 140 mile sail to Matachen Bay here in San Blas. We plan on staying a day or so and then continuing on to Tenacitita.
11/30/2010 | DebMills
Hope your journey on to Tenacititia is blissful!! Have a great time you guys!!!
12/01/2010 | Les
Hi Mike and Julie. good to hear that you guys are on the move again. Travel safe and talk to you soon.
Overnight to San Blas
Mike & Julie11/30/2010, San Blas
We left Stone Island Monday morning at 0830 after waiting a couple of days for some wind. After about 6 hours of motoring the wind filled in and we had a great 140 mile sail to Matachen Bay here in San Blas. We plan on staying a day or so and then continuing on to Tenacitita.
Overnight to San Blas
Mike & Julie11/30/2010, San Blas
We left Stone Island Monday morning at 0830 after waiting a couple of days for some wind. After about 6 hours of motoring the wind filled in and we had a great 140 mile sail to Matachen Bay here in San Blas. We plan on staying a day or so and then continuing on to Tenacitita.
Slight delay
Mike & Julie11/26/2010, Stone Island
Yesterdays (Friday) was spent walking on the beach. Not a forced march but a nice leisurely stroll of about 3 hours. At the end of the walk we stoped at Benji's pizza and had their special garlic shrimp and bacon pizza. Yum! You cant get anything like it in the States. We originally planed on leaving today but the favorable winds that have been blowing offshore have shut down. If we were a power boat the weather would be perfect however we try to be a sailboat when conditions allow. As it stands right now we will leave Monday to catch the start of a 15 knot North wind that should take us all the way to Barra de Navidad. That's the plan however as you know plans are written in the sand at low tide.
Finally out of the slip
Mike & Julie11/26/2010, Stone Island
Just like it says "finally out of the slip" We left yesterday (Thursday) about 9:00 am for the long journey, well 11 miles to Stone Island. Stone is located just south of the breakwater that forms the old harbor of Mazatlan. The trip was shaping up to be a boring two hours when we sailed into a huge pod of dolphins. When I say huge I mean HUGE. Best guess, 500. No kidding. We got the anchor down about 11:30 and launched the dingy for a trip to the beach. After a long walk on the beach followed by a couple of beers at one of the palapa restaurants we headed back to the boat for a wonderful sunset and Thanksgiving steak, baked potatoes and salad. We really do have a lot to be thankful for. The plan is to head out tomorrow morning (Saturday) for Barra de Navidad which is just north of Manzanillo.
Venados baseball game
11/18/2010
Once again we are off to the Baseball game. The Mazatlan Venados (deer) vs the Mexicali Aguilas (eagles)
Venados baseball game
11/18/2010
Reserved seats are $8.00 and a cold beer is $1.60. As usual the game is slow to start with the stands fairly empty until about the 4th inning. Most Mexicans work later hours than Americans so the stands really don't fill up until about 8:30.
Venados baseball game
11/18/2010
While we do enjoy rooting for the home team the real fun at a Mexican baseball game is people watching. Most notably, the food vendors. Unlike a San Diego Padres game where a well dressed water/waitress show up at your seat, takes your order and transmits it over a wireless device to be delivered by a runner shortly later. No, in Mexico all the food comes to you in boxes slung over the shoulders of kids. Empanadas, fruit cups, pizza, tacos, ceviche, sausages and of course peanuts, popcorn and cotton candy. The sausages vendors wear the nicest hats and our friend Joe from Pacific Jade just had to have his picture taken wearing one.
Venados baseball game
11/18/2010
The other things I like about the baseball games are the sponsors. Doesn't this make you want to buy a cold Pacifico? Ignore the chicken, he just wanted his picture taken.
Vensados baseball game
11/18/2010
Or a new fire extinguisher?
Stocking up for the trip south
11/17/2010
All of this-
Stocking up for the trip south
11/17/2010
Fits in here.
Welcome Back Cruisers
11/07/2010
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We had the first annual (we hope) Welcome Back Cruisers Pool and Taco Party this Saturday. Elvira the Office Manager/ Queen of Marina Mazatlan decided that we should have a party so she got permission from her condo to use the pool and patio for the afternoon.
We had a limit of 50 people. Elvira also just had Valeria's 1st birthday party and we hired the same caterer. 3000 pesos (60 per person) about $230.00 and the caterer brought the tables, chairs, table cloths, a karaoke machine, and all the food for 50. Handmade tortillas filled with carne asada, pork, or cheese, grilled onions salsas and horchata. Yummy!
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