Greetings From Yucatan

[chelem1]

Olah,

Just joined the group. Spend much of my time in Yucatan, sailing a Catalina 25 out of Progreso. Interested in any experiences people have sailing Yucatan the east coast of Mexico.

Steve

[James S]

I know nothing of the place, but, welcome to the forum Steve.

[Southern Star]

Ditto Steve, I too have never sailed the Yucatan peninsula (but I know that there are others here who have). For specific information you may want to try posting in the Destinations section.

Regardless, welcome to the forum!

Brad

[s/v Moondancer]

On my way there, from the San Blas, in 5 weeks time. I would be interested in knowing which nice harbors I can enter with an 8ft draft.

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha and welcome aboard!
Great little boat you have there.
kind regards,

[zeehag]

welcome.. a friend sailed there a buncha years ago in a chrysler 22-- said was a gas...smooth sailing and have fun
watch your weather....

[Doonerack]

Originally Posted by chelem1

Olah,

Just joined the group. Spend much of my time in Yucatan, sailing a Catalina 25 out of Progreso. Interested in any experiences people have sailing Yucatan the east coast of Mexico.

Steve

I would be interested in learning what you know about the Yucatan coast. I am considering a sail from Texas along the Mexican coast to Isla Mujeres and south, starting Fall, 2011. La Pesca, Tampico, Veracruz, Campeche, Celestun, Progreso, Alacran . . . It all seems very interesting. Can you offer any perspective or advice?
Joe
S/V Wanderlust

[Poncene]

Originally Posted by Doonerack

I would be interested in learning what you know about the Yucatan coast. I am considering a sail from Texas along the Mexican coast to Isla Mujeres and south, starting Fall, 2011. La Pesca, Tampico, Veracruz, Campeche, Celestun, Progreso, Alacran . . . It all seems very interesting. Can you offer any perspective or advice?
Joe
S/V Wanderlust

I Live in Progreso, Yucatan, and I have some experience sailing around this area. I have a Jouet 37 with a 7 ft. Draft. It is a very interesting area to sail and some of the ports you mention are very good locations. I'm not very sure about Tampico and Veracruz, but from Campeche, Celestun, Progreso, Rio Lagartos and Holbox, I can tell you is a very nice route to go port hopping. And from there down to Isla Mujeres to follow the path down to Belize. All nice, and all safe. Ohh and the Alacranes reef is a world wonder!!! Look up Yucatancruising on google, I have a page that i'm working on to inform on how to do this.

[Butler]

Welcome Steve!
Spent a week or so in Progreso and some time in Merida as well. Very Very nice. Would love to hear more about your sailing adventures along/around the Peninsula...hope you will weigh in on the Destinations forum with more info!

[Unicorn Dreams]

Welcome Aboard CF and enjoy.

[Doonerack]

Originally Posted by Poncene

I Live in Progreso, Yucatan, and I have some experience sailing around this area. I have a Jouet 37 with a 7 ft. Draft. It is a very interesting area to sail and some of the ports you mention are very good locations. I'm not very sure about Tampico and Veracruz, but from Campeche, Celestun, Progreso, Rio Lagartos and Holbox, I can tell you is a very nice route to go port hopping. And from there down to Isla Mujeres to follow the path down to Belize. All nice, and all safe. Ohh and the Alacranes reef is a world wonder!!! Look up Yucatancruising on google, I have a page that i'm working on to inform on how to do this.

Thank you, Poncene! Are there marinas in any of these towns where a sailboat could be safely left for some time while traveling inland, or even back to the U.S.?
Doonerack
s/v Wanderlust

[Poncene]

Originally Posted by Doonerack

Thank you, Poncene! Are there marinas in any of these towns where a sailboat could be safely left for some time while traveling inland, or even back to the U.S.?
Doonerack
s/v Wanderlust

Yes there are marinas in many of the ports, but not all. Progreso in particular is a place where you can be sure you can leave your boat in a good marina even for long periods. Other ports with marinas are Campeche, Telchac and even Celestun. On the east side of the peninsula, on the Caribbean side, Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Puerto Morelos and Puerto Aventuras have good marinas.