January 22-31, 2014
After over a month in marinas we were happy to be back out on the water again. Gary and Marsha were here for a visit, and we spent a day and night at Punta de Mita, which is at the north end of Banderas Bay and known for its surfing. We also spend a day at the Tres Marietas Islands. Alex had an ear infection, and I had a head cold, so we didn’t get to participate in the surfing and snorkeling, but we did get to eat some of the yummy dorado. We also spent some time back in La Cruz, this time in the anchorage, not the marina.
Logbook – January 22, 2013 (Paradise Village to La Cruz)
Passage Log Highlights
- 1624 Engines on
- 1744 Arrive La Cruz
Daily Notes
- Speedo not working
Logbook – January 23, 2013 (La Cruz to Punta de Mita)
Passage Log Highlights
- 0930 Engines on
- 0935 Depart La Cruz
- 1146 Arrive Punta de Mita
Daily Notes
- T/B – surfing, Alex – ear infection
- B – “I haven’t named my fishing pole yet”
Email to family and friends dated January 23, 2014
Subject: Out of the marina
After a month in marinas, we are finally back out on the hook. While we enjoyed the hot tubs, wifi, high pressure showers, easy access to shore, etc. it is really nice to be out on the water. Mom came to visit for 5 days while we were at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta, and Gary & Marsha are here right now. We spent last night at the La Cruz anchorage and came up to Punta de Mita this morning. Brenden and Tim did some surfing today, but unfortunately Alex has another ear infection. We’ll likely stay here a couple days then head back to La Cruz for the weekend.
Love and miss you all,
-D
At 1/23/2014 9:47 PM (utc) our position was 20°44.57’N 105°22.41’W
Logbook – January 24, 2013 (Punta de Mita to Tres Marietas to La Cruz)
Passage Log Highlights
- 1058 Engines on
- 1105 Depart Punta de Mita
- 1130 Whales + fish on (jack crevalle)
- 1255 Arrive Tres Marietas
- No time stamps for passage back to La Cruz
Daily Notes
- Reelin gin lines to anchor @ Tres Marietas – snagged a 4.5 ft 27 lb dorado
Logbook – January 25, 2014 (La Cruz Anchorage)
Daily Notes
- D – study all day
- T/Gary – swap meet, boys play on dock
- Dinner @ Red Chair
Logbook – January 26, 2014 (La Cruz Anchorage)
Daily Notes
- D – passed technician & general (HAM licenses)!
- Sunday market – fresh OJ
- Veggie evening market
Logbook – January 27, 2014 (La Cruz Anchorage)
Daily Notes
- Dinner at Frascati – yum!
Logbook – January 28, 2014 (La Cruz Anchorage)
Daily Notes
- Shrimp market
- Silks class for the first time
Logbook – January 29, 2014 (La Cruz Anchorage)
Daily Notes
- Gary and Marsha last day
- Seminar at VYC on rigging & sails
- Tim was able to extend his visa at the airport
Logbook – January 30, 2014 (La Cruz Anchorage)
Daily Notes
- Silks class – met Sam & Amy + 4 kids
Gresham Family Exodus 