Our time in the San Blas so far as been pure bliss. I can't say we have been doing much, life out here consist of: waking up, drinking coffee, having breakfast then going swimming or reading books. Afternoons are spent snorkeling, spear fishing( for lion fish only of corse) or playing beach games with friends. … Continue reading Cruising the San Blas Islands
Boat projects
Adding External Chainplates to a Hans Christian 33t
The chainplate conundrum for the Hans Christian 33 has always been on my mind since first looking at HC33. After discovering this building method of the 33, I pondered as to why they would build such a stout boat, but skimped out on the chainplate design. I wasn't alive or even a thought of back in … Continue reading Adding External Chainplates to a Hans Christian 33t
Good Bye Costa Rica, Hello Panama!
After the loss of Benita, Jon and I only spent one more week in the Biesanz anchorage. We headed off for Drakes bay on August 14th, there was no wind so we motored, which seems like the theme for Costa Rica. I guess that warning from the catamaran we chatted with off the Mexican/ Guatemala … Continue reading Good Bye Costa Rica, Hello Panama!
EP.14 The Great Bays of Southern Baja
Mazatlan, Isla Isabel, Matanchen and Chacala
Feb 2nd Mazatlán was 100% worth the stop. We had been told by a few cruisers that we should bypass it, that we were not going to miss much. Our sail down was uneventful but we had wind the whole way which was good for an over night passage. We anchored behind Deer Island with … Continue reading Mazatlan, Isla Isabel, Matanchen and Chacala
SV PRISM 