West end of the bay

Lots of sailboats in lately, a very slow weekend along the beach and a not often seen sailboarder out on the bay. Lots of pelicans which mean the sardinas are along the shore. I will be taking the lids to the beach in a few hours.

One of 10-12 sailboats anchored out on the west end

Sailboard in front of Melaque

Tecomate Fruit

I was out in Ranchito the other day getting a trailer hitch made and this fruit tree was in the front yard. I asked what it was and he said, Cuastecomate. Now I learn that Cuastecomate means coastal Tecomate trees ... not much difference either way.

The fruit is not to eat but rather is medicinal. When it turns brown the top is cut like a bowl and alcohol is inserted. After sitting a few weeks the brew is supposed to be good for asthma and other breathing problems

Tecomate fruit about the size of a large grapefruit

New watersport option for Melaque

There's a new shop on the west end that rents and gives lessons on Laser Sailing and Sailboards. They say they rent Hobie Cats but I've not seen them yet. Prices are still in Dollars indicating that they are new here and not yet part of the community (we use pesos here) ... but maybe they will catch on after awhile. Their web site also needs a lot of work to be user friendly. Vamos a ver!

Port Tack Options Web Site
Web site could use some work .... but!

Surfing Melaque Costalegre

Surfing (on long-boards) on the Melaque side of the Bahia de Navidad is rare because we mostly have a steep beach break. The only exceptions are during the rainy season when sandbars are created from the outflow. This video was taken after the opening of the Lagoon last summer when there was enough sand deposited to make some good surfing for 3-4 days

Peaceful Lagoon

A peaceful afternoon over Laguna del Tule, Villa Obregon - Melaque