by oceangybe | Mar 27, 2010 | Position Reports
After a quick night “sail” from Huatulco, we find ourselves out of the developments, condos and golf courses of Gringo-mexico and into the authentic experience of Mexico. We are anchored just off a fantastic little right hand surf break with just a few...
by oceangybe | Mar 22, 2010 | Position Reports
Ah, its great to be here! While we escaped the infamous nothern Tehuanapec winds, our trip across the ledgendary gulf was not with out some discomfort. The fist 200 miles of the 244 mile trip from Puerto Madero were fantastic, and we made really good time. But around...
by oceangybe | Mar 20, 2010 | Position Reports
We’re in the thick of the Gulf of Tehuantepec, having a great sail as the sun sets. Lack of wind had us motoring most of the night, but since mid day we’ve been cruising along beautifully with only the wind to power us. All forecasts call for good weather...
by oceangybe | Mar 19, 2010 | Position Reports
Off again but this time to wrestle with the mighty Tehuantepec winds. Actually, cancel that.. to miss wrestling with the winds which well deserving in their terrible reputation, blowing up to 60 knots regularly. Our weather window looks good and are crossing with...
by oceangybe | Mar 16, 2010 | Position Reports
The engine noise has been a constant in the drum like interior environment of Khulula over the past 48 hours. There have been one or two periods where the diurnal onshore and offshore breezes have provided enough wind to sail, but not that many. As a result, we are in...
by oceangybe | Mar 15, 2010 | Position Reports
Yesterday morning we Puesta Del Sol! We had a bit of a false start leaviing Puesta del Sol yesterday; 10 miles out we realized that the port captain still had our clearance papers AND passports, opps! Khulula made a 180 degree turn to head back to Nicaragua....
