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La Cruz Part 1 – The Arrival

December 20-22, 2013

After a failed attempt at getting around Punta de Mita, we finally arrived in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on December 21 and we stayed in the anchorage for a couple days before heading into the marina.

Logbook – December 20, 2013 (Chacala to the North side of Punta de Mita)

Passage Log Highlights

  • 0859 P engine on
  • 0916 Retrieve stern anchor
  • 0922 SB engine on 0950 off
  • 0929 Depart Chacala
  • 0950 Water maker on (4 hours)
  • 1653 SB Engine on – TWS 13.2 kts from the W
  • 1651 Arrive N side of Punta de Mita

Daily Notes

  • Boogie board over board
  • Strong winds from WSW – new anchor destination
Depart Chacala Dec 20 at 0929 – Arrive North side of Punta de Mita Dec 20 at 1651
The wind direction was coming from the WSW so we couldn’t beat down around Punta de Mita, so we tucked in for the night on the north side, hoping for better wind conditions in the morning.

Logbook – December 21, 2013 (North side of Punta de Mita to La Cruz)

Passage Log Highlights

  • 0704 Engines on
  • Depart (no time noted)
  • 0820 Engines off. Genoa
  • 1047 P engine on. Main only.
  • 1156 Arrive La Cruz anchorage

Daily Notes

  • Lots of skipjack on passage
  • Explored La Cruz – dropped laundry, tiendas, beers @ Philos
  • Fluenta! Boys stayed at Marina with Victoria & Jonathan
  • Dinner @ Tacos on the Street w/ Lady Carolina. Drinks after on LC.
Depart North side of Punta de Mita Dec 21 time unknown – Arrive La Cruz Dec 21 1156
The La Cruz Anchorage
Just relaxing on the boat as we pull into Banderas Bay
Back with Fluenta!

Logbook – December 22, 2013 (La Cruz Anchorage)

Daily Notes

  • B finished 4th grade
  • Shrimp dinner on LC with TBV, Dazzler, Waneskewin, Moments
The La Cruz anchorage
The La Cruz anchorage at sunset

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