Mazatlan: We didn’t visit the port captain here, but were told we’re supposed to announce our arrival at the Old Harbor via VHF. There is a lot of commercial traffic in and out, and the neck of the harbor is tight. They want to know who’s coming and who’s going. We skipped the new marina district and love this little, old anchorage. Unfortunately, it’s real close to their sewage plant and can get really stinky some times. There’s a dinghy dock at what appears to be a deserted yacht club, called Club Nautico…there’s usually someone hanging around that looks like a homeless guy, but they work there and are really nice. The fee is 30 pesos per day to use the dock, bathroom, shower, and garbage. They have ice and water jugs are delivered every day at noon. Anchorage is fairly tight with a lot of boats in 24 feet of murky water. Good anchorage and well protected.