Dan Best wrote:
Silver K wrote:
Hi
Thanks for the response, are high winds the norm in the winter ?

Periodic high winds from the NNW-NW are normal this time of year and
are called "Northers". They generally last from 2-3 days then things
will go calm for a few days before the next norther comes through.
This time of year, there's often either not enough wind or too much
wind for a nice day sail. The good news is that there are numerous
wonderful anchorages nearby. One of our favorites is El Cardonalito,
a very protected, almost fjord-like spot with great snorkeling. My
one piece of advice is to not plan too aggressive an itinerary. Slow
down and take it easy. Don't be surprised if you find yourself
motoring north into light winds to the anchorages and sailing back
with either light or heavy winds behind you. If the day has light
winds, consider moving on to the next anchorage. When it is really
blowing, enjoy the one you are at for a while longer.

Take wet suits as this time of year, the water is getting a bit cool.
Also small stinging jelly fish are sometimes present and the wet suit
will protect you from them.

Take along at least one cruising guide. We used and liked both
Charlies Charts and the Jack Williams guides.

Always remember that the charts of the area can be off by as much as a
mile or more from what the GPS or chart plotter tells you. Keep your
head out of the cockpit and use eyeball navigation anytime you are
anywhere near land.

The name of the US style supermarkets is "CCC" (pronounced "say say
say") if I recall correctly and there were two of them when we were
last there 2 years ago. Any taxi driver can get you there and there
will be taxi's available at the market to bring you back. There is
another more traditional market area down town that you may want to
visit if you've never been to Mexico before and things like
decapitated cows heads sitting on the counter don't turn your
stomach. The freshest fruits and vegetables can be gotten there.

If you are using a charter company like The Moorings, they can provide
you with directions and tips on where to get stuff.

Have fun!

Sounds like he should head further south. Like Australia maybe?