SAILING FROM MUERTOS TO MAZITLAND

Farewell Baja as we leave the Bay at Muertos on a beautiful Sunday morning, around 10:20 am, all cleaned and spit polished and ready to make our crossing.


Last night we paddled into the Giggling Marland Restaurant to celebrate our leave taking................the Chillie Rellanos continued to be  the best.  After making a free telephone call on Magic Jack to sister Annette we had a few cervesas and called it an early night to watch a movie.
 AVITAR-- oh my goodness! what an incredible movie.  check out my review on THE LIBRARY tab at the top of the home page.

Traveling on a sail boat you would think that you get to sail alot.  Well actually the last season did not provide us with much of the right kind of wind to sail...........It is a bit of joke among all the Cruisers............wind what wind???  We were blessed this crossing we sailed nearly all the way-  192 nautical miles.  At times we were going rather slow at a mere 2-3 knots but we did get up to 7 at one point.  It was a great.  A bit of shake down as well as we have not done a long over night run since last season.  It took me a little while to get my sea stomach.............Serves me right though as I broke my own rule: No coffee no big breakie on the day of leaving and I did both..........so, needless to say tonight I am hungry finally.  I managed to drink alot of water and eat very plain things ie crackers and toast.  Did NOT get sick but just nothing appealed to my pallet. My job as First Mate includes all galley duties.  Taking my position seriously I provided The Captain with light fare the first part of the first day and a main meal at evening time. Meals are simple if there is alot of movement and more elaborate if the sea is calm.  Claes is very easy to please and always appreciates my efforts. I continue to do my share of watch at the wheel.............no problem there but one gets very fatigued as your routine is so out of wack..............A sleep here and there and not very peaceful as there are so many sounds and things to listen for.  Must learn to relax and  sleep through Claes watch. HAHAH! 

Both days were great and provided a  beautiful crossing: lots of sunshine and calm seas and not another boat in sight!!  It seems so strange all that spance of water and you know there are a lot of folks doing the same crossing as you but none in your line of sight.  Every morning and night we listen to our SSB radio to catch the weather and to hear where everyone is.  It becomes a social thing and we both were feeling very pleased when Claes checked us in and reported our position and destination. 
Did not see much wild life............a few herds of dolphin that did not stick around to visit much.....they were on a mission forging for food I guess.  They are so cool to watch as they play alongside of the vessel.  Such an treat to watch.

Having left early in the day, we arrived around midnight:  anchored off of Isla Venado, translated is Deer Island  (this one is for you Jan!!!). which is right in front of the section of marinas and hotels and beaches of Mazitlan.  As I sit typing away  -- I cant sleep now. LOL I see the city scape of the city.  Our cruising books site alot to do in this not so old Mexican city.  I think we will have a full busy few weeks.

Our friends Brent and Donna Cunliff from Comox have a condo here and we planning on doing Christmas Dinner with them.  Stay posted for pictures and details of that.  It will be nice to catch up with them.

I shall say buenas noche for now as I must try to get my inner clock back on the right schedule. 


Keep posted and turn your Skype on so we can chat~ Tired but happy to be at anchor in Mazitlan