Blue footed Boobies actually do have blue feet. These guys, on Islas Tres Marietas, were quite tame. They must be used to the gringos touring the island. It was nesting season so there was much hissing and snapping as we passed by some moms. Setting up a nest in the middle of the trail however was not the best idea.After the Marietas, we motor sailed to Sayulita where we anchored for two nights. The anchorage in Sayulita in a South swell or even a West swell is quite pleasant. We set a stern anchor just in case. They waypoint for the Sayulita anchorage is 20Degrees, 52.406 North and 105 degrees, 26.849 West. It's just off a little locals beach tucked in a little cove. You can just see the masts from the main surf beach in Sayulita. Take your dinghy into the most Southern part of the main bay where there is little or no surf. (facing the beach from the water - way right).
The surf was low and slow; perfect for me but I had the wrong board. It was a longboard or SUP day. We still had fun now that the water has finally warmed up to about 73 degrees. I suppose I could have rented a longboard but I was still sick and really didn't have the energy.
One day I'd like to take a day trip with Lost Elvis to San Pancho or Lanchas and try my novice surfing skills there.
David Bourgoin of Yacht Services in Opequimar is "handling" our insurance claim. So far, nothing has happened other than he removed our generator and broke our stairs heading forward to the galley. Of the other two qualified electricians, one is in hiding in the US (marital issues) and the other is unreliable and hard to contact. We are almost tempted to deliver Elvis back to the US and get the work done in San Diego or Newport. We made our claim in November. Six months later.... nada.
