Mazatlan
->La Cruz

Put your sailing skills to the test by cruising the beautiful coast of mainland Mexico! Join us in Mazatlan to hop aboard Lintika for a ~200 nautical mile sail south. It is likely this sail will be split into a couple of overnight passages so it is ideal for anyone who wants to learn about passage planning, picking the right weather window to meet our goals, work on their night watch skills, and offshore navigation. There is also a chance this passage could be downwind, which could make it slightly more comfortable than the reverse version of this passage and a chance to fly the spinnaker. Your time aboard will give plenty of opportunities to get to know the systems aboard Lintika, and experience a good mix of sailing and exploration/relaxation. If conditions permit, we will aim to make a stop and anchor at Isla Isabel, which is known as a miniature 'Galapagos of Mexico' because it's many nesting birds and iguanas that have no natural enemies and aren't scared of humans! Another potential stop would be in the jungle-zone of San Blas on the coast, before continuing south. Our destination of La Cruz Huanacaxtle is a fun cruisers hub and acts as a great jumping off point to explore Bucerias to the South or Sayulita to the North. We loved exploring this part of Mexico by sailboat and know you will too!

Every trip is designed to give a generous window of time to pick the best weather for sailing conditions. This means that outside of sailing, a portion of the trip will also be dedicated to experiencing the cruisers lifestyle by snorkeling, paddle boarding, relaxing at anchor or exploring the cultural hubs that Mexico has to offer.

The trip includes your personalized instruction, accommodations aboard including all food and bev., safety equipment, and course materials. We ask students to board Lintika by 12pm the first day the course begins.

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February temps range from a high of 80° and low of 62° in Mazatlán/La Cruz.

Apply for this trip today to hold your spot, no commitment necessary!