Using Muriatic acid to flush the HVAC - 2020
Maruata anchorage - 2020
We just left Maruata. We anchored behind the big rock or island. We could not get too far behind the island as there are hidden rocks. These anchorages are roadstead anchorages with little protection. We picked a weather window with 4 foot seas and little wind so we could anchor and get some sleep each night. Our Magma flopper stopper (Magma Rock N Roll Stabilizer) saves us.
Mantus bridle got twisted on SS eye in Zihua - 2020
Our Mantus Chain hook and bridle system line got turned on the stainless steel eye. How this happened we are not sure. It did come up caught up in the shackle. The 3/8" BBB Acco chain was twisted some also. After several more anchorings it is still off but not quite as much.
March 2020 -
We are currently anchored in Las
Hadas in Manzanillo Bay, Mexico
Outbound: Cabeza Negra Norte anchorage Inbound: Manzanillo - 2020
Outbound: Cabeza Negra Inbound: Manzanillo, fall - 2020
Inbound: Manzanillo.
Beautiful day out on the water...just enough wind to have gib and main sails up! We are pinching, hoping the wind will come around a little more.
Yesterday we were anchored at Maruata - 2020
Yesterday 3\24\2020 we were anchored at Maruata and it was quite nice. Cooled down nicely a bit later. We anchored just inside the islands (rocks) and enjoyed a good night's sleep (with flopper stopper down). No other boats and hardly any campers. The fishermen were friendly. And no cell tower, meaning no cell coverage or WiFi...great to be off the grid!!
Hauled anchor in the morning and spent a nice day at sea to Cabeza Negra - North for the night.
Hauled anchor in the morning and spent a nice day at sea to Cabeza Negra - North for the night.
Anchored here in Caleta de Campos and getting ready to up anchor - 2020
Anchored here in Caleta de Campos overnight and getting ready to up anchor. When we arrived some locals swam out, climbed partway up the bridle and welcomed us. We knew the other vessel anchored here - the trimaran s/v Bonzer! We thought about going ashore but the swells are too big for a safe beach landing! Our flopper stopper gave us a good night's sleep.
Sailing out north from Isla Ixtapa (Isla Grande) in the morning - 2020
There were about 10 sailboats that left this morning. Good thing to as there is now room for the daily influx of power boats which now number 6 and counting. Tonight there may be one power boat, we will sail off ⛵ tomorrow l
Anchored at Isla Ixtapa (Isla Grande) on our way North - 2020
"s\v Impossible Dream" is shown here, tucked in by the rocks.
Varnishing the starboard cap rail -first new coat - Zihua 2020
Anchored at Ixtapa Island, Zihuatanejo - 2020
Anchored at Is lxtapa (Isla Grande), Zihuatanejo for a few days as we migrate North. Water is warm and it is peaceful here.
March 2020
Honda 9.9 outboard cooling hose clogged again - 2020
We are at the beach dinghy landing here in Zihuatanejo and are working on our Honda 9.9 hp outboard. We have had to fix this once before while here. The beach landing gets a lot of sand up into the cooling hose from the shorebreak.
Another coat of varnish on the helm seat chair arms - 2020
These arms have been rather hard to varnish at anchor. We are in Zihuatanejo and the anchorage is really lumpy and rolly. Anyway, the only place we really have to hang them to dry is by the stern and that is in our way of launching the dinghy and lifting it and they flop around also.
Went for a swim tto clean the anchor chain. 85.2 degree water temp - 2020
Went for a swim this morning to clean the anchor chain. Debbie is making water and said the testing tool showed the water temp is 85.2 degrees F! Yes, it was nice! The air is warm but there is a nice breeze.
A lot of boats are leaving now that Guitar Fest is over. — in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
A lot of boats are leaving now that Guitar Fest is over. — in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
Zihua Guitar Fest "Thank you volunteers of 2020 party"...fun and free pizza! - 2020
Held at the Barracruda Bar y Restaurante in downtown Zihuatanejo
Said some good byes and checking out each each other plans for the rest of the cruising season and for vacationers and residents plans.
Last night of Guitar Fest! GREAT time - 2020
Showing the anchorage with about 30 boats remaining out of 51 at the height of The Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival. We had a good time,...better for us than SailFest, both good yet this was just more fun.
Another t-shirt, this time from Playa La Ropa in Zihuatanejo - 2020
Yes another T-Shirt! This one from "El Pirata" a restaurant in Playa
La Ropa in Zihuatanejo.
Another DaNard dinghy wheel flat!, tire trash! - 2020
This tire is coming apart. It has seen too much salt water. The DaNard Dingy
Wheels have been in use for our 8 years of cruising. I think maybe we should replace the tires and wheels after 5 years as preventive maintenance.
Trip to Zihua's La Ropa beach for two Guitar Fest concerts in one day! - 2020
We stopped at "El Pirata" for lunch and some Yahtzee!
Jose Luis Cobo Lunchtime Concert at Sotavento Beach Club with Jose Luis Cobo and Eric McFadden at Playa La Ropa in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
A donation to the Zihua FD got us a T-shirt - 2020
The Zihua FD sold them at the Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival opening night.
Zihua foot wash at dinghy beach landing - 2020
It can be the little things in life that make it sooo much better. And in this category falls the foot wash at the dinghy landing. Debbie is cleaning the sand from her feet in the wash pan (dish pan) that Matteo, pictured here, along with Alfonso and Jesus keep clean and full of water.
First night of Zihua Guitar Fest - 2020
Debbie working the cash box at the Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival.
We worked at the merchandising desk. Our shift was the early one from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. We also purchased some goodies😊
We worked at the merchandising desk. Our shift was the early one from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. We also purchased some goodies😊
Port cap rail finished, for now - 2020
March 2020 - We are currently anchored in Zihuatanejo Mexico
Zihua anchorage boat report - March 2020
Over 40 sail boats in anchorage and also some big power boats. March 2020 in Zihua. A few more sail boats came in today. There are still a few over at Isla Ixtapa (Isla Grande). Guitar Fest will start in a few days. We think a lot of these boats will head to the canal or the puddle Jump. Fun to see every one on the beach!
March
2020 - We are currently anchored in Zihuatanejo
Mexico
Chain cleaning here in Zihuatanejo- 2020
We are in Zihua and it is March 2020. I clean the chain
every 5 - 7 days and about 35 feet needs cleaning.
every 5 - 7 days and about 35 feet needs cleaning.
If we up anchor I clean it anyway. The part in the water and about 15 feet of the part in the sand. The rest of the 100 foot of chain stays good. We swing around and it rubs in the sand and keeps clean. We have 3\8 BBB chain...Acco chain. This is the tropics!
March
2020 - We are currently anchored in Zihuatanejo
Mexico
Picked up our Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival volunteer "T" shirts - 2020
The Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival "T" shirts
scream we "we want you to be seen" by the color.
scream we "we want you to be seen" by the color.
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