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A cruising couple sails 85 nautical miles from Mazatlan to Isla Isabel, Mexico, before continuing south to San Blas and Puerto Vallarta.Watch The crew anchors at the southern side of Isla Isabel, noting rocky holding and significant swell, but reports abundant wildlife including humpback whales and various bird species.12:24 During the transit to San Blas, the crew navigates a shallow river inlet by following a local panga, recording a minimum depth of one foot under the keel.20:34 The vessel remains in San Blas for one night before departing for Puerto Vallarta to haul out for maintenance and final preparations for a major ocean crossing.23:43 The crew emphasizes the necessity of balancing exploration with a strict schedule for haul-out and provisioning. The passage highlights the challenges of navigating shallow, unmarked channels and the importance of monitoring depth closely when entering unfamiliar coastal inlets.

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