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…
Month: May 2011
Arriving in El Salvador
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…
Daily life at sea
From four months of sailing down the Pacific coast, check out our new video documenting life at sea! Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend
The Gulf of Tehuantepec
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…
Exploring Mexico surf with the Blue Goose
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…
Puerto Escondido
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…
Southbound. Deeper. Points of no return. Commitment.
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…
