Rio Dulce Information

[rjbwahsoune]

I am seeking info on life in the Rio Dulce area of Guatemala. In particular haulout and storage rates. I have written to Ram Marine and have not receive an answer.
Also would like some info on life in general such as expenses, food, security, mosquitoes,:-), in other words, any info.
Thanks
Rich
S/V WAHSOUNE
CURRENTLY IN THE vIRGINS

[GordMay]

A “custom” Google search of the CruisersForum at Cruisers & Sailing Forum

Returns 10 hits, here:
rio dulce - Google Search

[sailorgal]

Here's a link to a cool website that I like to check out occasionally. Never been to the Rio Dulce --- yet!

riodulcechisme.com - Home

[rjbwahsoune]

Thanks sailorgal!!!
Interesting but not quite what I am looking for. If you are not there yet, where are you?
Rich
S/V WAHSOUNE

[jetjockeysails]

Recently read this blog.
Good info:
Voyages of Sea Trek: 18. Life On The Rio Dulce

[Fishspearit]

Stephen Pavlidis recently came out with a new cruising guide for the Northwest Caribbean, which I believe covers the Rio Dulce area as well. Island Hopping Shameless Plug Book Page
That will likely have the marina/haulout info that you seek.

[rjbwahsoune]

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[rjbwahsoune]

Originally Posted by Fishspearit

Stephen Pavlidis recently came out with a new cruising guide for the Northwest Caribbean, which I believe covers the Rio Dulce area as well. Island Hopping Shameless Plug Book Page
That will likely have the marina/haulout info that you seek.

Thanks
I will try and locate the book
Rich

[ramigobi]

sorry, i know absolutely nothing about these topics. i ll be in rio dulce in winter for the first time

[belizesailor]

Ive been based on the Rio Dulce since 2006. Sitting in a hammock here having coffee right now.

What would you like to know?

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by Fishspearit

Stephen Pavlidis recently came out with a new cruising guide for the Northwest Caribbean, which I believe covers the Rio Dulce area as well. Island Hopping Shameless Plug Book Page
That will likely have the marina/haulout info that you seek.

Both Pavlidis' book and Freya Raucher's cruising guide cover the Rio Dulce.

[ramigobi]

is it possible to sail in march and april straight to trinidad or will i have to go north - say - canacun or even north os cancun to get the right wind conshdering i am sailing a catamaran

[belizesailor]

Take a look at Pilot Charts for the area...the odds of you having E winds in April are 50-60% across the entire Carib basin. NE winds make up most of the remaining 100%.

Earlier in the season you could play the wind shifts on cold fronts to make easting, but by April, fronts are unlikely...just steady Trades blowing against you.

[Bodega Bob]

Originally Posted by rjbwahsoune

I am seeking info on life in the Rio Dulce area of Guatemala. In particular haulout and storage rates.

Rich -

I had Tempest (CSY 44) hauled out by RAM last month (Oct) for a hull inspection. It was $306 USD. Sorry, don't know their storage rate.

B.


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