Cuesta Comate to Banderas Bay, March 1st to March 11, 2010

We decided to make our first stop on the way north a short sail. We pulled into the “hidden anchorage” that is Cusesta Comate a short 1 ½ hour sail north of Barra. We needed to get our sea legs back. We were there with of course Sabbatical Verde and Oya. The first night we spent there was very calm but the second night had lots of swell so we pulled up anchor and headed just another short distance to Tenacatita. We did not go ashore in either anchorage. Then we made the long overnight passage around Correntes back into Banderas Bay.

Cuesta Comate

We left Tenacatita at 7:00 a.m. on March 4th and arrived in La Cruz to anchor at 5:20 a.m., after sailing all night. We anchored out in La Cruz for three nights and then went into the marina for five nights. While we were anchored out we witnessed a mother humpback whale breaching in the anchorage. We also saw the race for the Mexico Cup which was held while we were in La Cruz. The President of Mexico waved to us one day while we were at lunch and he was heading out to watch the races.

Mexico Cup - taken  by Ryan in the anchorage in La Cruz

"Neck and Neck"

Mexico Cup - taken by Kelly -

"Making the Turn"

Mexico Cup

"The Dancers"

We also were in the marina to see the largest in-water boat show in Latin America. We got to see all the new power boats. We sent our roving reporters Kelly and her friend Maia out to investigate the boats. The kids also got to see exhibits put on by the Mexican Coast Guard and Navy.

Kelly and Maia (our ace reporters)

One of the boats our reporters said they liked

Which one shall we buy?

Ryan at the helm

Ryan and Maia in front of a replica of the Mexican training vessel

A life raft for 25 - a little cozy you think?

An officer and two young ladies

We also got some down time to actually just play in the park.

Kelly, Ryan and Maia in a park in La Cruz

Ryan trying to push Kelly into the tree

We had a lot of fun spending time with some of the families that are preparing to do the “Puddle Jump” to the Marquesas and beyond. We spent time with the families on Totem, Capaz, Mulan and Oso Blanco. We hope to read about their adventures as they make their way across the Pacific.
Our trip back to Banderas Bay was a fun one. No complaints from the crew here.