The port of Barillas felt like a five star resort: We had access to a small swimming pool, showers, electricity and wireless internet. These facilities were complimented by a small store selling munchies and cold drinks, as well as a bar and restaurant. Perhaps it was a little buggy in the evening, but we relished…
Crossing the Gulf of Tehuantepec and facing its challenges also marked a point in our journey where Patience and her crew prepared to depart Mexico. After spending nearly three months in this country, we simultaneously dreaded and anticipated leaving. All three of us deeply admire Mexico, for its deep and colorful culture, simple yet varied…
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Similar to rounding point Conception long ago in California, we dreaded this peculiar freak of a coastal passage before we left Moss Landing. We heard many a sailor yarns about the treachery of emabarking these waters. ¨Knock downs are common there.¨ Told us one sailor. Not only was this the first we heard of the…
The notorious power beach break of Puerto Escondido made for good rides and good wipe outs. The waves got gnarly, the anchorage was sketchy and the tourism flourishing. It was time to move on. Huatulco was our next stop; a necessary place to rest, provision, check out of Mexico and wait for a weather window…
Before arriving in Puerto Escondido, the three of us had heard of this place many times. It’s featured in surf magazines, surf movies and world class competitions on a regular basis. This surf town holds a wave that is both notorious and respected. Sometimes, if one is crazy enough, it is deeply admired. The seafloor…
We spent our one night in Ixtapa enjoying the spoils of a freshwater shower and we readied ourselves for a 300-mile crossing to Puerto Escondido. The imminent passage was to be a significant one for several reasons. Zihuatanejo, we were told, marks the southern end of typical cruiser traffic. Almost all the sailing vessels we…
