Puntarenas, Costa rica

June 1991. Our lovely Bijou, moored in front of the Costa Rica Yacht Club in Puntarenas

June 1991.  While we really considered Bahia Ballena our home port in Costa Rica, Puntarenas was the place to go for boat work, parts, shopping and the launch point for trips to San José, Costa Rica's capitol.  Since we needed to refresh the paint on Bijou's bottom, we decided that Puntarenas was the spot and the yard just down the street from the Costa Rica Yacht Club was the place to do the work.  We loved our stay here.  Convenient with lots of company.  Sue, our neighbor from Dana Point came for a visit and we stayed here for that.   This was a river, not a bay and the current was horrific and made getting settled a challenge.  We did OK, others, not so much.  Many gray hairs popped out as boats maneuvered.  

June 1991. The fate of many of our rolls of film. The pink comes from hot, humid conditions. Film doesn't that, but doesn't Bijou look terrific in her tropical surroundings!!

June 1991. the dining room at the club with a peek of Bijou out of the window.

June 1991. The pool with Bijou in the background. It was nice to just laze here.

June 1991. Another shot of the pool. It was a luxury to have it so close and convenient.

June 1991.  Seriously, we thought we were in a tropical paradise.  With friends all around, this lovely facility to camp out in, and boat-type services all over, we decided this was a very nice stop.  

Bijou in the sling, getting ready for her "spa" day.

June 1991.  Getting a coat of bottom paint on Bijou was the goal, but we were able to other things too.  The yard was helpful and efficient.  All the recommendations that went through the "fleet" were right.  We got to the right place.  Carl is on the right in the blue shorts, overseeing the process.

June 1991. The approach to the yard. Easy walking distance from the Yacht Club. It was convenient and very reputable. Carl at the helm, guiding her in.

June 1991. Guys from the yard getting lines ready to help Bijou glide into the right place to lift her out of the water.