Category: Puerto Peñasco


Cruising Community – the best Community

After a few weeks at the Cabrales Boatyard we can say: We made the right decision to come here. Sometimes our situation is a bit overwhelming, but the company we have here makes everything a better.
David • • 7 min read

Where there is Light, there is Shadow

The work seems endless and a recommendation of a professional makes us doubt our approach. Time to take a day off and celebrate my birthday.
Patricia • • 8 min read
Fire truck in Rocky Point, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico

When Pleasure Ends In Drama

What starts off on a pretty nice sunday turns into a crazy week with all kinds of weird things happening.
David • • 8 min read

Removing Thru Hulls – 20 are too many

We are removing thru hulls in order to close the holes before we paint Milagros’ hull. But not everything is going smoothly and one of our big projects needs a reassessment and is therefore delayed.

Patricia • • 10 min read
Sanding equipment for sailboat sanding

Sanding Gelcoat – No Pain No Gain!

We’re diving into our first big project. Sanding the gelcoat off Milagros’ hull is very hard work! Too hard it seems some point. Ouch!
David • • 9 min read

Milagros in a Sandstorm

We discover a proper solution for the next steps in our hull project. With it come with a few days of free time in Puerto Peñasco, which leads to a couple of interesting experiences.

Patricia • • 10 min read

Is this your first boat?

The honeymoon is over and we are daring the big projects. As expected we encounter obstacles that have to be overcome. Our motto is: one step at a time.
Patricia • • 11 min read

We have arrived in Puerto Peñasco!

We made it! After an endlessly long journey with way too much luggage, we finally arrive at the boatyard in Puerto Peñasco and Milagros.
David • • 7 min read

What’s the Boat Refit Plan?

We’re back in Switzerland, but what’s next? A boat refit is due in 2021. Read about our thoughts and the next steps.
Patricia • • 8 min read