Two To Tango in the Wind

Janet and John Harrington's blog as they sail Tango from San Francisco, CA (USA) to the South Pacific, Tonga, New Zealand, back to the US, and beyond.

Anchored Matenchen Bay San Blas

Tango had a nice motor sail from Mazatlan to San Blas. On the way we were treated to several whale and porpoise shows, turtles, and (yes this would happen to John) we rescued a fishing panda with a dead motor. What a sight for the panga fishermen as we tacked to talk with them, took in all sail, and prepared to tow them. Fortunately, with us being on site a friend of their's was able to find them and he towed them over the bar into San Blas. Of course the wind picked up to 18-20 kt's for all this.

We anchored in 18' of water tucked tightly into the bay in the wee little lee available as the wind howled. I'm betting this is the afternoon blow we experienced in Mazatlan and will end in a couple of hours. Guess what... it isn't cool here. We are sweating in Tango! Finally! Janet made the bug screens on the way here so we are hoping to not get infested with the no-see-um things.


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