Barra de Navidad to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

March 19-31, 2023

Over the past 12 days or so I have sailed Tasi single handed. The general plan has been to get back to the Puerto Vallarta area to meet up with Shelly when she returns. I traveled with SV One World while we revisited prior anchorages and explored new ones. After pulling out of the slip in Barra, we first headed around the corner to Cuastecomate Bay. Only a few miles from Barra, this bay is rarely visited by cruising boats. One World, Erin Skye, and Tasi were the only boats there. We had a beach all to ourselves and although there was a great reef for snorkeling, it happened to be filled with jellyfish.

After a relaxing day and good night’s sleep, we took off the next morning for Tenacatita. We had enjoyed our first visit here and this time I spent another week exploring the area. It was a beautiful 32 mile sail with great wind and I had the anchor down by late afternoon. Along with the crew from One World, Erin Skye, and Volare; I enjoyed daily surf sessions, exploring the mangroves, checking out the nearby town of Manzanilla and it’s crocodile sanctuary, good food and drinks at the beachside palapa restaurant, and even attempted a local hike.

There is rumored to be a hike off “Good Dog Beach” in Tenacatita that we explored with Foxy’s steadfast help. We easily found the trail head and hiked for about 2/3 of a mile until it just stopped in the middle of the jungle. I guess it’s still a work in progress.

After a week in Tenacatita, Erin Skye headed back to Barra and I continued north with One World. I’m hoping to meet up with Volare and Erin Skye in La Cruz. We made short day hops up the coast, stopping in Chamela and Ipala before rounding Cabo Corrientes to reach Yelapa. Ipala is located just south of Cabo Corrientes and breaks up the long passage nicely. It was windy and choppy outside the small anchorage but calm and quiet within. After a restful night I was unable to raise the anchor as it was stuck hard under a rock. Fortunately some local fisherman with a hooka set-up were kind enough to help me out.

Since it is exposed to the prevailing northerly winds and waves, Yelapa is best visited in calm conditions. The weather lined up nicely and since I had been there with Shelly a few weeks prior, it was fun to show the crew from One World around this cool little town.

After two pretty rolly nights on the moorings in Yelapa, I took off and headed over to La Cruz. Luckily enough they had a slip available at the marina and I was able to pull right in. Coincidentally there are several Silver Gate Yacht Club members here in the marina. I have been able to catch up with the crews of Just Rockin, Tambourine, and Watermark. Now its time to get some boat projects done and welcome Shelly back before we start heading north to the Sea of Cortez.