1. Introduction
from the Editors
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2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3.
The Zihuatanejo "Southbounders" Class of 2003
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4.
General comments about cruising Central America:
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4.1
From Slainte (Allan and Liz, 2002)
8
4.2
From John and Anne aboard the Morgan OI 41’ Chula Mula, summer, 2002)
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5.
Notes on Communications:
10
5.1
From Anne and Michael aboard the Whitby 42’ ketch MICHAELANNE (2002):
10
5.2
From Gwen and Don on the CSY 44 cutter TACKLESS II,
Spring 2002:
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6.
Notes on Weather in Central America:
12
6.1
Weather Wisdom from Don, of s/v SUMMER PASSAGE
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7.
General Information about Central America:
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7.1
Hauling Out in Panamá – Pacific Side - from SUN DAZZLER, Spring, 2002
13
7.2
Hauling Information from s/v SLAINTE (2002):
13
7.3
Other General Information (from Michael and Anne aboard MICHAELANNE, Spring
2002):
14
8.
Notes on Zihuatanejo to Mexico Border:
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8.1
Acapulco report from Mark aboard TONDELAYO on 1/3/2003:
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8.2
Acapulco report from Jutta and Ferdy aboard the Endeavour 40 PIPE DREAM, Spring
2002:
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8.3
From Jim and Suzy aboard s/v SPARTA, Fall
2002:
16
8.4
Anchorages around Huatulco, Mexico, from Gwen and Don on the CSY 44 cutter
TACKLESS II, 2002:
17
8.5
Huatulco and Puerto Madero reports from Jutta and Ferdy aboard the Endeavour 40 PIPE
DREAM (Spring 2002):
18
8.6
From Jim and Suzy aboard s/v SPARTA, Fall
2002:
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9.
Notes on Mexican Border to Guatemala:
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9.1
From Diane on WINBIRD, from Bahia del Sol, in El Salvador, Jan 1, 2003:
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9.2
From Jutta and Ferdy aboard the Endeavour 40’ Pipe Dream, Spring 2002:
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10.
Notes on El Salvador:
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10.1
From Michael and Anne aboard the Whitby 42’ ketch MICHAEL ANNE, spring 2002:
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10.2
From John and Anne aboard the Morgan 41 OI CHULA MULA, August 2002:
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10.3
From Jutta and Ferdy aboard PIPE DREAM, Spring 2002:
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10.4
From Diane on WINDBIRD, from Bahia del Sol in El Salvador (2003):
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10.5
From Matt aboard ELSEWHERE, received in Zihuatanejo via Winlink on January 1,
2003:
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10.6
From John and Anne aboard the Morgan OI 41’ CHULA MULA,
Spring 2002:
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10.7
From MICHAELANNE and TACKLESS II:
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10.8
From Jim and Suzy aboard s/v SPARTA, Fall
2002:
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10.9
s/v RAGTIME--January, 2002
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11.
Notes on Nicaragua:
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11.1
From Gwen and Don on the CSY 44 cutter TACKLESS II,
2002:
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11.2
From Michael and Anne aboard the Whitby 42’ ketch MICHAELANNE—April, 2002
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11.3
s/v RAGTIME—June, 2002:
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11.4
From Jim and Suzy aboard s/v SPARTA,
Fall 2002:
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12.
Notes on Costa Rica:
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12.1
From Michael and Anne aboard the Whitby 42 ketch MICHAELANNE, Spring 2002:
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12.2
From Allan and Liz aboard SLAINTE, 2002:
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12.3
From Greg and Meg aboard the motoryacht WET
BAR, December 2002:
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12.4
From Pete aboard s/y NEENER 3-- June, 2002
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12.5
From Gwen and Don on the CSY 44 cutter TACKLESS II,
2002:
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12.6
From Jutta and Ferdy aboard PIPE DREAM, Spring 2002:
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12.7
From Jim and Suzy aboard s/v SPARTA,
Fall 2002:
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13.
Notes on Pacific Coast of Panama:
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13.1
From Gwen and Don on the CSY 44 cutter TACKLESS II,
2002:
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13.2
s/y RAGTIME--February, 2002
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13.3
s/y AKAUAHELO--June, 2002
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13.4
From Tom and Kathy on the s/y TAI-TAM--spring and summer, 2002
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13.5
Three Anchorages on the Way to Punta Mala, Panama—from Tai-Tam
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13.6
From John and Anne aboard the Morgan OI 41’ CHULA MULA:
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13.7
From Gwen and Don on the CSY 44 cutter TACKLESS II,
2002:
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13.8
From Jim and Suzy aboard s/v SPARTA, Fall
2002:
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13.9
From Beverly and Paul on the 40’ Manta Cat TOUCH’N GO (February 2002):
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14.
Notes on Transiting the Panama Canal:
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14.1
Notes on the Panama Canal from Sailing Vessel AVALON, a Valiant 40, with Randy
and Eileen on board
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14.2
From Greg and Meg aboard the motorboat WET BAR, December 2002
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14.3
Tai-Tam on Preparing to Transit the Canal
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14.4
From Brent and Susan on the s/y AKAUAHUELO--July, 2002:
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14.5
s/y NEENER 3--Summer, 2002
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14.6
From Katherine & Craig Briggs aboard the Amel Santorin 46 Ketch SANGARIS
(2002):
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15.
Notes on Colon and Portobelo:
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15.1
From Gwen and Don on the CSY 44 cutter TACKLESS II,
2002:
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15.2
From Katherine & Craig Briggs aboard the Amel Santorin 46 Ketch SANGARIS
(2002):
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16.
Notes on the San Blas Islands:
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16.1
From Gwen and Don on the CSY 44 cutter TACKLESS II,
2002:
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16.2
Dave and Stacey on the CSY 44 Cutter SOGGY
PAWS, 2002:
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16.3
From John and Anne aboard the Morgan OI 41’ CHULA MULA, Spring 2002:
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16.4
From Katherine & Craig Briggs aboard the Amel Santorin 46 Ketch SANGARIS,
2002:
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17. Notes
on Cartagena, Colombia:
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17.1
From Dave and Stacey aboard the CSY 44 cutter
SOGGY PAWS, December 2000:
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17.2
From John and Anne on the Morgan OI 41’ CHULA MULA, Fall 2002:
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17.3
From Katherine & Craig Briggs aboard the Amel Santorin 46 Ketch SANGARIS,
2002:
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18.
North from Panama/Cartagena) to Roatan area:
80
18.1
Dave and Stacey on the CSY 44 Cutter SOGGY
PAWS, 2002:
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19.
Notes on Roatan and Guanaja:
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20.
Notes on Rio Dulce, Livingston and rest of Guatemala:
84
20.1
Dave and Stacey on the CSY 44 Cutter
SOGGY PAWS, 2002:
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21.
Notes on The Bay of Islands, Honduras:
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21.1
Dave and Stacey on the CSY 44 Cutter SOGGY
PAWS, 2002:
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22.
Notes on Cancun and Cozumel, Mexico:
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23.
Notes on Isla Mujeres, Mexico:
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23.1
Dave and Stacey on the CSY 44 Cutter SOGGY
PAWS, 2002:
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24.
Isla Mujeres to the Dry Tortugas and Key West, FL
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25.
Notes on Ecuador:
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25.1
From Katherine & Craig Briggs aboard the Amel Santorin 46 Ketch SANGARIS
(2002):
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25.2
From Gwen and Don aboard the CSY 44 cutter TACKLESS II, 2002:
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Ecuador
Coastal:
94
26.
Notes on the Galapagos Islands:
105
26.1
From Katherine & Craig Briggs aboard the Amel Santorin 46 Ketch SANGARIS
(2002):
105
26.2
From Mitch and Rise aboard s/v KOMFY, May 2001:
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26.3
From Gwen and Don on the CSY 44 cutter TACKLESS II, 2002:
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27.
Bibliography of Cruising Guides and Books of Interest
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