Six of us had a delightful day after chartering the 44 foot Mi Casa sailboat with Captain Eduardo and first mate Kym, both of who speak good English. Kym prepared snacks and sandwiches and brought drinks. Eduardo let us work the sails and "steer" the boat. We saw sea lions and dolphins, talked and laughed, and we were under sail all but for the first bit and last bit getting in and out of the harbor at El Cid. Kym picked us up at the house we had rented downtown near Plaza Machado, and Eduardo delivered us back. All in all it was our favorite experience in Mazatlan!

Sailing aboard the Mi Casa was not only the high-point of our Mazatlan vacation, but also one of the most enjoyable travel experiences we have ever had. My wife and I booked a private tour with two of our friends that would have been a deal at twice the price.

On the Mi Casa, my wife and I found the serenity, beauty, kindness, and depth that we seek when we travel. The Mi Casa provided a lovely escape from the bustle of a tourist community. As soon as Capt. Eduardo cut the engine and our ketch was under sail, we were lulled by the sound of the wind in the sheets and by the hull cutting through the water.

Mazatlan is known for its miles of gorgeous beaches and for its importance as a natural harbor. However, we only started to appreciate what a gorgeous part of the world it was when we viewed it from the sea. First Mate Kym kept a watchful eye out for the fauna of the area, including pelicans, frigate birds, sea lions, dolphins, and whales. With her background as a teacher, and Capt. Eduardo's extensive natural and nautical knowledge, we felt we should have been paying tuition!

Capt. Eduardo and First Mate Kym were also wonderful all-around hosts and tremendous ambassadors for the City of Mazatlan. They provided us with snacks, bottled water, ice-cold Pacifico beer, and one of the most enjoyable lunches we've ever had. Eduardo and Kym also offered us transportation and introduced us to what became our favorite part of town.

Guests on the Mi Casa are able to do as much or as little as they please -- our friend pleased to do a lot! He helped run the sails up the mast, steer the ketch, and drop the sheets. He spent the rest of the afternoon talking about purchasing his own vessel!

We would recommend the Mi Casa, her Captain, and her crew for anyone looking for a relaxing, interesting, and fun getaway.