Bahia Tenacatita, Mexico
23 November 2008
Bahia Tenacatita, Mexico
We are anchored in a large bay about 26 nm north of Manzanillo in a well protected anchorage. The bay has some development, though for the most part is comparatively undeveloped. We will stay here for about a week then move about 30 nm north to another bay for a week or so.
Our trip from the Galapagos to Manzanillo, Mexico was 1500 nm and took us 13 days. We motored 2/3 of the way due to total lack of wind or light winds on our bow. We were hoping to get some easterly winds as we crossed the outer edge of the Gulfo de Tehuantepec, but it was very quiet. The Gulf has a reputation for being a nasty area and as we passed the northwestern edge there were storm warnings for winds of 30 - 50 k. We had several hitch-hikers along the way, egrets, boobies, and some small bird, and saw many turtles floating past. And Mark caught his first fish off Tamara, a large and colorful dorado, which has provided us with many delicious meals.
It wasn't until we were 500 miles off Acapulco that we starting seeing container ships. Manzanillo is an impressive, large and very modern port, and the city seems to be prospering. There are some large hotels on the north side of the bay but tourism is not the major employer, the port is. We anchored just outside the marina at the Las Hadas Hotel, scene of the movie "10" starring Dudley Moore and Bo Derek. We arrived early in the morning, got anchored, the dinghy put together and ourselves into shore to start the check-in process. It took us two and a half days to complete all the paper work necessary with the three agencies; Immigration, Capitania, and Aduana (customs) - a lot of hurry up and waiting.
There were a few other yachts anchored in the same spot, so we introduced ourselves and starting picking their brains for information on other anchorages and the possibility of hauling out. We also ran into many ex-pats that are now living in Mexico. It's amazing how many there are.
The next couple of weeks will be spent just relaxing and enjoying the area. We hope during that time to get the information we need to decide if we will haul-out in either Puerta Vallarta or La Paz. We've spoken with many people and we have not gotten the same information from any two people. If it's La Paz we will probably head that way by the end of the year.
To our North American friends have a good Turkey Day.
Bahia Tenacatita, Mexico
We are anchored in a large bay about 26 nm north of Manzanillo in a well protected anchorage. The bay has some development, though for the most part is comparatively undeveloped. We will stay here for about a week then move about 30 nm north to another bay for a week or so.
Our trip from the Galapagos to Manzanillo, Mexico was 1500 nm and took us 13 days. We motored 2/3 of the way due to total lack of wind or light winds on our bow. We were hoping to get some easterly winds as we crossed the outer edge of the Gulfo de Tehuantepec, but it was very quiet. The Gulf has a reputation for being a nasty area and as we passed the northwestern edge there were storm warnings for winds of 30 - 50 k. We had several hitch-hikers along the way, egrets, boobies, and some small bird, and saw many turtles floating past. And Mark caught his first fish off Tamara, a large and colorful dorado, which has provided us with many delicious meals.
It wasn't until we were 500 miles off Acapulco that we starting seeing container ships. Manzanillo is an impressive, large and very modern port, and the city seems to be prospering. There are some large hotels on the north side of the bay but tourism is not the major employer, the port is. We anchored just outside the marina at the Las Hadas Hotel, scene of the movie "10" starring Dudley Moore and Bo Derek. We arrived early in the morning, got anchored, the dinghy put together and ourselves into shore to start the check-in process. It took us two and a half days to complete all the paper work necessary with the three agencies; Immigration, Capitania, and Aduana (customs) - a lot of hurry up and waiting.
There were a few other yachts anchored in the same spot, so we introduced ourselves and starting picking their brains for information on other anchorages and the possibility of hauling out. We also ran into many ex-pats that are now living in Mexico. It's amazing how many there are.
The next couple of weeks will be spent just relaxing and enjoying the area. We hope during that time to get the information we need to decide if we will haul-out in either Puerta Vallarta or La Paz. We've spoken with many people and we have not gotten the same information from any two people. If it's La Paz we will probably head that way by the end of the year.
To our North American friends have a good Turkey Day.
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