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More Adventures Along the Mexican Gold Coast: Dakota in Tenacatita
Adventures Ashore, Boat life, Passages, Uncategorized

More Adventures Along the Mexican Gold Coast: Dakota in Tenacatita

Dakota explores the sights in and around Tenacatita and gets a big, amazing dose of nature! Continue reading More Adventures Along the Mexican Gold Coast: Dakota in Tenacatita

Dakota’s journey down the Mexican Gold Coast: Bahia Chamela (Playa Perula and Isla Pajarera)
Adventures Ashore, Boat life, Passages, Prepping for departure, Voyage planning

Dakota’s journey down the Mexican Gold Coast: Bahia Chamela (Playa Perula and Isla Pajarera)

Dakota continues her journey south of Mazatlan in early February and celebrates a big birthday on a passage! Continue reading Dakota’s journey down the Mexican Gold Coast: Bahia Chamela (Playa Perula and Isla Pajarera)

Our time on the Mexican Gold Coast: leaving Banderas Bay, but first . . . .
Adventures Ashore, Boat life, Passages

Our time on the Mexican Gold Coast: leaving Banderas Bay, but first . . . .

A long overdue post about the weeks we spent cruising south of Mazatlan to Barre de Navidad, including land-based trips to Guadalajara, Guachimontones and the town of Tequila! Continue reading Our time on the Mexican Gold Coast: leaving Banderas Bay, but first . . . .

Leaving Mazatlan: Stone Island (Isla Piedra) and Isla Isabel
Adventures Ashore, Boat life, Passages

Leaving Mazatlan: Stone Island (Isla Piedra) and Isla Isabel

After almost a month at the marina in Mazatlan (most of which was planned) we finally threw off the dock … Continue reading Leaving Mazatlan: Stone Island (Isla Piedra) and Isla Isabel

Cabo to Mazatlan: Leaving Baja California for mainland Mexico
Boat life, Passages, Voyage planning

Cabo to Mazatlan: Leaving Baja California for mainland Mexico

We arrived in Cabo Thursday December 1st feeling overjoyed, overwhelmed, relieved, happy and very excited to return to a place … Continue reading Cabo to Mazatlan: Leaving Baja California for mainland Mexico

Bahia Magdalena: 3rd Leg of our Mexican adventures
Adventures Ashore, Boat life, Passages, Prepping for departure

Bahia Magdalena: 3rd Leg of our Mexican adventures

While we enjoyed our time in Turtle Bay, we decided to take advantage of the good-sized weather window to make … Continue reading Bahia Magdalena: 3rd Leg of our Mexican adventures

Bahia Magdalena: Reflections
Boat life, Passages

Bahia Magdalena: Reflections

While we weren’t sure how long we’d be in Mag Bay (specifically at Man of War Cove where we anchored), … Continue reading Bahia Magdalena: Reflections

Avila Beach to Santa Barbara & Adventures in Santa Barbara
Boat life, Passages

Avila Beach to Santa Barbara & Adventures in Santa Barbara

Once again I find myself behind in writing and updating you all on what’s been going on aboard Dakota.  And … Continue reading Avila Beach to Santa Barbara & Adventures in Santa Barbara

Avila Beach Anchorage
Boat life, Passages, Prepping for departure

Avila Beach Anchorage

I’ve found it somewhat surprising how long it takes to find time to write, given that in our prior lives … Continue reading Avila Beach Anchorage

Monterey to Avila Beach (aka Port San Luis)
Boat life, Passages, Prepping for departure

Monterey to Avila Beach (aka Port San Luis)

Last night and through this afternoon we endeavored our first overnight passage, a cool milestone for us!  Admittedly I wasn’t … Continue reading Monterey to Avila Beach (aka Port San Luis)

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