After a day in the big city (see Puerto Vallarta Walkabout), it was time for a smaller, simpler place – Yelapa! We took the two cats, SNL had Jenn and Jas from S/V Danika aboard and …
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Category: Destinations
Puerto Vallarta Walkabout
On the second day of the new year, we decided it was a good day to experience the sights and hustle and bustle of Puerto Vallarta. We set off in Genevieve, packed in like sardines …
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We returned to La Cruz (separately, with Rand also separated from his luggage) on New Years Eve to find the crews of SNL and Danika at La Ballena Blanca happily enjoying libations with Tom and …
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We spent some time in our respective home towns, San Diego (Jody) and Traverse City (Capt. Randy), where there was rain and snow and some sunshine; shopping, shopping, and more shopping (blech!); eating, eating, and …
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Highlights from Saturday, December 10 through Wednesday, December 14. Arrived Bahía de Banderas on December 10 – spent one lovely night at Punta de Mita after a nice sail into the anchorage. Swam with jellies …
Continue readingChacala, Nayarit
Chacala (21 09 72N 105 13 56W) Environmental conditions: Chilly-ish in the evenings (perfect for sleeping), dreamy during the day; water temp perfecto, but some jellies! Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., perfect) Euchre …
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San Blas, Nayarit (21 30 80N 105 14 29W); Capitol of the Jejene (no-see-ums; read: Bitey!) Environmental conditions: Chilly-ish on the crossing; lovely in San Blas (but buggy!) Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., …
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Los Frailes (23 22 83N 109 25 48W) Environmental conditions: Sometimes overcast but perfectly pleasant; water temp gorgeous Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., perfect) Euchre score: Boys may have won (Jody can’t quite …
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San Diego, CA (32.7157N 117.1611W) Jody took a brief hiatus from Mexico to go home for a visit with family and friends. It’s the first year without the Mama, so it was important for her …
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San José del Cabo (23.0619N 109.6761W) Environmental conditions: Marina hot and dusty; water temp at the neighboring beach – perfect and necessary Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.0-13.2V (i.e., nearly perfect, despite too many low …
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Cabo San Lucas (22 89 05N 109 91 67W) Environmental conditions: Air temp – hot-ish; water temp – perfect Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., perfect) Euchre score: DNP (Wha…?!) After a brief stop …
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Mag Bay (24 34 70N 112 04 31W) Environmental conditions: Hot. Enjoyed a snorkel and jumping rays! Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., perfect) Euchre score: DNP We left BSM at first light for a …
Continue readingBahía Santa Maria — The Return of Bitey
Bahía Santa Maria (24 49 86N 112 22 77W) Environmental conditions: Perfectly toasty. Enjoyed the water play, SUPing, surf, and a buggy hike! Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., perfect) Euchre score: Girls crushing. …
Continue readingBahía San Juanico (Punta Pequeña)
San Juanico (26 15 15N 112 28 37W) — also known as heaven Environmental conditions: Air and water temp perfect-ish. Surf (Jody, too!)! Swim. Showers. Swim. Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.0V Euchre score: Boys …
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Punta Abreojos (26 42 72N 113 33 90W) Environmental conditions: Air and water temp tolerable. No surf. Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.1V (i.e., perfect) Euchre score: DNP Rippin’ sail today, well, initially anyway. We …
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Bahía Asunción (27 08 40N 114 17 30W) Environmental conditions: Air and water temp still chilly-ish, but still swam and showered. Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., perfect) Euchre score: Girls still crushing the …
Continue readingBahía San Bartolome (Turtle Bay)
Bahía San Bartolome (Turtle Bay; 27 41 26N 114 53 34W) Environmental conditions: Air and water temp getting there. Swimming and cruiser showers a must. Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., perfect) Euchre score: …
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Isla Cedros (28 09 89N 115 09 32W) Environmental conditions: Air and water temp almost perfect; could have been a tad bit warmer. Still enjoyed the water play! Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., …
Continue readingPunta Baja and the Fish That Didn’t Get Away
Punta Baja (29 57 206N 115 48 138W) Environmental conditions: Air and water temp cold, but Rand had to take cruiser shower (brrr) to clean the bonito off (haha!). Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V …
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Bahía San Quintín (~30 22 40N 115 57 55W) Environmental conditions: Air and water temp cold, but cruiser showers a must (brrrr). Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., perfect) We departed Punta Colonet at …
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