Notes from Underway

Perlas Anchorages

Guide books show lots of anchorage choices, but the reality of squirrely weather keeps us bouncing from one to the next & back again. Example: Isla Espiritu Santo is practically an all-weather anchorage w/ easy entry & lots to do & see, & is generally bug-free at least in Dec.-Jan.; yet in flat-calm weather the predominant SE swells make many other beautiful anchorages impossibly rolly (I'm lookin' at YOU, Islas Contadora & Canas). Out of 6 different anchorages in the East Perlas, we've only been able to stay at 2 for more than 1 night due to conditions. Will continue to explore & report back. Meanwhile, will use the calm Espiritu Santo anchorage to repair mainsail cover & give GB a haircut. Splendid.
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