Exploring Isla Isabel
Isla Isabel, off the coast of the State of Nayarit in Mexico, is often referred to as the Galapagos of Mexico. It is a national park and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We sailed from Mazatlan, just short of 90 nautical miles, to behold a wee island in the middle of the sea. There are two anchorages at Isla Isabel. The first is on the east side, near Las Monas, two large rocks that you can't miss, and the other is in the bay on the south side of the island. Excited, we anchore
Escape From Mazatlan
Recently, on social media, I saw a photo of a sailboat at anchor in a pristine tropical bay, with the caption: I want a life I don't need a vacation from. Grammatical challenges aside, I had to laugh. You know how many of the cruising stories are about the many benefits, epic destinations, or how-to pieces? This is not one of those. This is about another reality of the voyaging life. This story is about one of those days that makes you wonder why you live this crazy life, one
