#nomorewinter – SV Cariba

Cruising the Costalegre!

Costalegre in espanol means the ‘Coast of Joy’ or the Happy Coast as many refer to it. It encompasses an area on the Pacific side of Mexico between Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco and Manzanillo, Colima. Brian and I have been to this area many times together; the first being in 2004 when we were just dating! Six years ago while sitting on the beach in Melaque, we first entertained the idea of long term cruising. There has been a lot of water under our keel since then!

The Big Adventure begins!

We are finally doing it! It has been a whirlwind time since we got back from hauling Cariba out at Texada. I have started writing this post several times..trying to determine an approach. Do I write about the last month of preparations or just cut to the chase and tell you about the start of our journey.

Are we crazy! Two boats!!

As most of you know we have a great boat at home in Vancouver… and any boat is a labour of love …..and a hole in the water in which you pour cash, frequently. So why on earth would somebody want to double that type of trouble? Let’s just say we look at it differently… it is double the fun and adventure! And did I mention no more PNW winters for a while!!!!