La Cruz -> Mazatlan

Put your sailing skills to the test by cruising the beautiful coast of mainland Mexico! 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. It is likely this 200+ nautical mile 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 high chance this passage will be upwind, which could make it slightly more challenging than the reverse version of this passage so its best for anyone who wants to learn about best practices for an offshore, upwind sail. You're 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 Isabell, 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 north. Our destination of Mazatlan is a great place to end the trip on a relaxing note and offers up some fun day activities if we arrive with time to spare. We love 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!