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24º 38.868' N108º 53.52' WShindig1/2 way to Isla Carmen from Mazatlan. Motorsailing in lumpy conditions. The boat is very wet and salty!
All well on board Shindig. Just talked to mom and dad on the Ham radio. They have already arrived at Isla Carmen and we'll see them tomorrow.
almost 9 years  agoShow

25º 59.658' N111º 6.498' WShindigMade it to Isla Carmen today from Mazatlan (50 hours). Met up with Mom and Dad in Bahia Salinas and had a wonderful happy hour and caught up on our Mexican adventures.almost 9 years  agoShow

23º 16.122' N106º 27.918' WShindigTied up at El Cid in Mazatlan. Nice sail/motor from Punta de Mita.
The generator ate my last spare impeller. So much for making lots of water on the trip north.
about 9 years  agoShow

20º 44.898' N105º 22.86' WShindigArrived at Marina LaCruz two days ago. It is wonderful to return here to many friends and the red chair tacos restaurant. Today Shindig goes to the yard and the mast comes off for painting. It is a big project! All the shrouds are loose and the electrical is detached. Bring on the crane.about 9 years  agoShow

19º 35.1' N105º 7.8' WShindigAnchor down at Bahia Chamela. Depart tomorrow morning for Ipala.
Nancy and I had a great walk/hike on the beach this morning. 8000 steps according to Nancy's fitbit.
about 9 years  agoShow

19º 11.736' N104º 40.98' WShindigCheated death one more time. Back to Barra de Navidad for a few days to provision and make our way back to La Cruz. Weather window looks good for a Cabo Corrientes rounding on Tuesday, Wednesday.about 9 years  agoShow

19º 7.2' N104º 22.8' WShindigAnchor down after at 28 hour trip from Isla Grande. On and off sailing with 4 hours of squalls. During the the worst squall the wind was 30 knots on the bow with 6 foot wind chop and lightning.. The conditions slowed Shindig down to 4.5 knots from 7.0 knots. On the bright side we had fabulous beam reaching conditions for much of the night. We and Trinity Rose are the only boats in the anchorage. Enjoying DosXX and wifi at the Oasis.about 9 years  agoShow

18º 4.302' N102º 54.45' WShindigDeparted Isla Grande for the 200 mile trip north to Santiago bay. Expect to arrive before noon tomorrow. Sailing was great for 5 hours. 15 knots on the beam pushed Shindig along at 7.0 to 8.0 knots. No wind now and a few sprinkles. Caught three bonita and set them free. The big tuna like the one Robin (s/v Agave Azul) caught is elusive.about 9 years  agoShow

17º 37.8' N101º 33.0' WShindigArrived in beautiful Zijuatanejo yesterday. There are about 30 other boats here in the main anchorage and the place is a buzz about Guitarfest. This will be our furthest point south this season. We'll be heading back to Banderas Bay and the Sea of Cortez after our stop here.about 9 years  agoShow

17º 40.83' N101º 39.378' WShindigArrived safely at Isla Grande (near Zijuatanejo) - Had a wonderful sail last night with the near-full moon. Anchor down and time for a nap.about 9 years  agoShow

18º 55.548' N104º 17.34' WShindigUnder way from Santiago to Isla Grande (near Zijuatanejo) - 180 miles to go.about 9 years  agoShow

19º 6.6' N104º 23.4' WShindigBahia Santiago - beautiful bay! Just got back from the market in town. We walked 3 miles down the beach and took the bus back. We are now enjoying beers and wifi on the sand. All is well!about 9 years  agoShow

19º 5.73' N104º 28.158' WShindigAnchor down in Ensenada Carrizal. Had a wonderful 15 mile spinnaker run from Barra de Navidad yesterday. 12 to 15 knot winds push the boat nicely south.
All is well onboard Shindig!
about 9 years  agoShow

19º 11.736' N104º 40.956' WShindigIn the Grand Bay Marina - Barra de Navidadabout 9 years  agoShow


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