Jan.17, 2014, Isla de los Chivos, Mazatlan

It has been nice to just relax for a few days! We met up with some of the other cruisers from our passage.

 We all left around the same time on Saturday from La Paz; 5 boats: Euphoria, Scot Free 'Eh, Tardis, Kanga, and Flyin Sideways. We started out in the middle of the group, but the winds weren't in our favor, so we relied on the diesel sail. By the second night, we were out in front, with Euphoria, and Scot Free 'Eh close behind. All was well, until everyone on watch saw the lights of Mazatlan. They thought? No one could tell if the lights were 5 or 25 miles away! So, a little confusion, and then everyone agreed....25 miles away.

As the dawn broke, we were headed south of the city to an anchorage called Stone Island. It had been closed in recent years due to outboard and dinghy theft. The local authorities have taken it back, and it is once again, a safe, beautiful anchorage.

Getting closer to the harbor entrance, traffic became a concern. Many shrimp boats, tankers, and pleasure craft were moving, in various directions and speeds. 

At last, we motored in to the bay. Long empty beach, lined with palm trees, a few restaurant/bars, looks like the place!

So, no major projects, just a little clean up, lots of dog walks for Jack, and next, we'll be leaving for Isla Isabel, deemed a World Heritage Site it is protected on an international level, it has been nicknamed the "Galapagos of Mexico".