Exploring the world on a Vancouver 36
General musings about our life aboard a 36 foot sailboat. Logbook entries from both of us as we explore the world
We leave behind the exposed northern coastline for a bit of protection inside Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. Between the (many) raindrops, we manage to spot some truly amazing wildlife as we island hop on our way up the inside of the peninsula.
Continue reading “Dodging raindrops in the jungle”
After checking into Costa Rica in Playas Del Coco, we spend the first weeks exploring the coast along the Nicoya Peninsula in beautiful Guanacaste Province in northern Costa Rica. And we get a new dinghy!
Continue reading “Anchorage Hopping in Tropical Paradise”
After seven days of fighting currents, bouncing in the waves, and more motoring than we would have liked, we arrived safely in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. Here we discover that the seams on our old inflatable dinghy have decided to give up.
Continue reading “Bienvenidos a Costa Rica!”
With the new sails all set up and ready, we prepare for our departure from Puerto Chiapas. We spend the last days provisioning, stowing gear, and getting our paperwork in order before departing for new shores. But the weather has other plans.
Continue reading “Viva Mexico!”
We finally receive our long-awaited new sails and test them successfully. Now we’re ready to set off for Costa Rica, if only the weather will cooperate.
Continue reading “Hurry up and wait a bit longer”