Cruise of the Confidence 19-Jan-2014

Our sail or I should say motor to Chacala was uneventful. There was next to no wind so we took the opportunity to make some water.

It is only 22 nm away so we arrived about 1430. Chacala is the type of anchorage that you have in your mind when you are dreaming about going on a  cruise.  It is not a big bay but the beach and the water is beautiful. The shoreline is lined with lush vegetation and lots of Palm trees and there are several avocado plantations on the hills.

The town includes some great palapa (thatched roof restaurants) on the beach, a small grocery store and a few shops. There is an artisan market where you can buy dried fruits and all kinds of nuts and the vegetable man comes to town on Saturdays.

 

 

Upon our entry into the bay we saw Lunautica (Mike and Judy) anchored. We were excited as we had originally met them in Los Muortes and then again in Mazatlan.  So we made arrangements to meet on shore for happy hour. I swam into shore and David took the dinghy in. Next day we went to their boat for dinner where Judy made some excellent ribs in her sun oven. Next night it was dinner on our boat - Arracharro (marinated flank steak - which I made fajitas with.

But for me the anchorage has been the best so afraid you guessed it - it all has to do with the swimming. I was probably swimming over a mile a day when you add it all up!

 And spectacular sunsets every night and full moon. 

We decided to stay for Sunday to get a fix of civilization and watch the NFL playoffs. We will be  cheering for Seattle. Wish I could watch some of the Australian Open. But I guess there are always compromises in life!