Bahia del Sol

We could only enter the estuary of Bahia del Sol at 6 in the morning or 6 in the evening as there's a sand bar in front of the estuary entrance.  There is also a very strong current in the estuary when the tide is coming in and going out.   Also, the area has large waves hitting the shore, ideal for surfing,  but not great for sail boats.  Going at other times of the day puts us at risk of surfing a wave over the bar and possibly hitting the bar.

We arrived in Bahia del Sol early in the morning of the 18th of December.  Mitch Heath and Nicole Muscroft got up to join Justin and I for the sun rise, which was stunning especially with the valcanos of El Savador dotting the coastline.

Our first look at El Salvador

Justin and Nicole enjoying the sunrise

Bill, the harbour master came out to meet us and guide us in.  Nicole steered us safely over the bar and into the estuary.

Bill guiding us across the bar

Nichole steering us over the bar, Mitch and Justin supervising

We docked at the Bahia del Sol Hotel for several days. 

Hotel Bahia del Sol Marina

Justin and I in Bahia del Sol

We had a lovely time at a bbq hosted by the local sailing club members.

Riding in style to the bbq

Escaping the heat

Nicole, Mitch, Justin, and I enjoying our burgers at the bbq

Mitch is a certified kyte boarding instructor.  Mitch was kind enough to give Justin a few lessons.  Justin had brought his kyte boarding gear but hadn't been able to take a lesson yet.  Justin had the biggest smile on his face the entire time.

Justin with the kite

Mitch teaching Justin about the gear

Mitch demonstrating how to sail the kite

Justin giving the kite a try and the smile that didn't leave his face for the rest of the day

Moving out into the water

Justin flying the kite

Nicole with the kite board

Here's a link to a video of Mitch kiteboarding: https://youtu.be/7TewLbrtW38

Mitch and Nichole left on the 21st to continue their travels in Nicaragua.   We left our boat anchored in front of Bill, the harbour master, and Jean's house so that we could explore more of El Savador.