Big winds to Isla Pulmo (2nd Leg)
You may heard we had a high wind incident in Gonzaga Bay. I’ll write a full blog on the crazy night with wind gusts clocked at 94 mph by local residents. But first I want to publish our fun days before.
May 3rd
Wow, Puertecitos was lots of fun this visit. We meet a fun couple who live right on the west side of the bay and became our hosts during our visit. Thank you Jim and Yvonne for your hospitality. Provisions, Hot springs, drinks and hot dogs at Cow Patty bar, dinner at the restaurant and overnight stay, Friday we headed south to Isla Pulmo 24 miles south.
Heading south what was suppose to be a nice 15 kt breeze piped up to 25 kt giving the crew a chance to set a main sail reef to smooth out the ride through 6’ seas. The crew did great but was ready to decompress as we pulled into the Pulmo anchorage. Paul and Steph managed the challenge well but got their share of sea as they powered through with only their jib up.
Isla Pulmo is pretty special and unlike any other anchorage in the Sea. We anchor in a east facing small cove with 200’ walls surrounding us as if we were in a cathedral. Tides were perfect enter one of the deep sea coves on NW side of the island. Check out the reel below to see more.
Until the next Update
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Looks like an awesome day! I’m beginning to wonder if Gato Loco is a wing magnet, ugh. Hopefully only frayed nerves from the high winds and perfect conditions for the rest of the trip.