On The Edge of Zih Bay
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Sunday, January 19, 2020, 14:33 (2489 days ago)
Tourism in Zihuatanejo seems much better this year than last year. The downtown bars also appear to be under control as far as their sound and hours of operation go. The difference between this year and last year is remarkable. It seems there are more families strolling about and making some purchases at local shops. Restaurants all seem to be doing a brisk business. The police presence seems much better. The bay water is still looking and smelling good. Congratulations to the mayor and his team for all the good work they are doing.
Yesterday's cruise ship, the Norwegian Gem, was apparently too big to even enter Zihuatanejo's bay. It just sat in the mouth of the bay where the water is the choppiest.
![[image]](http://www.zihuatanejo.net/images/temp/2020-01-18-norwegiangem-bocana.jpg)
A close-up look at the progress this morning. They are working day and night.
![[image]](http://www.zihuatanejo.net/images/temp/2020-01-19-reconstrucciondelmuelle.jpg)
On The Edge of Zih Bay
by Quadra Paul , British Columbia, Sunday, January 19, 2020, 18:15 (2489 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
Where I come from (BC) this is considered to be a navigational hazard! They would be required to relocate or face a massive fine! I can't believe they don't have room in the bay. I call Horse Puckey!
On The Edge of Zih Bay
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Sunday, January 19, 2020, 20:05 (2489 days ago) @ Quadra Paul
Where I come from (BC) this is considered to be a navigational hazard! They would be required to relocate or face a massive fine! I can't believe they don't have room in the bay. I call Horse Puckey!
We don’t have enough ship traffic to consider a cruise ship a navigational hazard unless another cruise ship was expected. It wasn’t blocking access to the bay, it simply stayed in an area of the entrance of the bay that is generally rougher water due to the bottom formation. I don’t know if any local official such as the port captain was consulted about where to drop anchor, but I believe that spot was a poor choice, but maybe the ship’s draft called for it.
On The Edge of Zih Bay
by Quadra Paul , British Columbia, Sunday, January 19, 2020, 21:24 (2489 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
So any thoughts on why they didn't enter the bay and drop anchor there? Plenty of room I would think.
On The Edge of Zih Bay
by midalake , Sunday, January 19, 2020, 21:57 (2489 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
Where I come from (BC) this is considered to be a navigational hazard! They would be required to relocate or face a massive fine! I can't believe they don't have room in the bay. I call Horse Puckey!
We don’t have enough ship traffic to consider a cruise ship a navigational hazard unless another cruise ship was expected. It wasn’t blocking access to the bay, it simply stayed in an area of the entrance of the bay that is generally rougher water due to the bottom formation. I don’t know if any local official such as the port captain was consulted about where to drop anchor, but I believe that spot was a poor choice, but maybe the ship’s draft called for it.
Passed the boat on the way out and in yesterday. Water in the bay was not rough at all and am sure the ship barely moved. Good to see such work at the pier. It is really taking shape.
Sailfish are SNAPPING. If your thinking of fishing stop thinking and go.
D
On The Edge of Zih Bay
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Sunday, January 19, 2020, 22:50 (2489 days ago) @ midalake
Where I come from (BC) this is considered to be a navigational hazard! They would be required to relocate or face a massive fine! I can't believe they don't have room in the bay. I call Horse Puckey!
We don’t have enough ship traffic to consider a cruise ship a navigational hazard unless another cruise ship was expected. It wasn’t blocking access to the bay, it simply stayed in an area of the entrance of the bay that is generally rougher water due to the bottom formation. I don’t know if any local official such as the port captain was consulted about where to drop anchor, but I believe that spot was a poor choice, but maybe the ship’s draft called for it.
Passed the boat on the way out and in yesterday. Water in the bay was not rough at all and am sure the ship barely moved. Good to see such work at the pier. It is really taking shape.Sailfish are SNAPPING. If your thinking of fishing stop thinking and go.
D
Dave, I never suggested the water IN the bay or anywhere else was rough. Folks who know the bay know that at the entrance where the deep water meets the boulder-covered bottom it is always choppy. Unless barrilete are jumping there, it’s an area most fishing boats cruise through swiftly.
On The Edge of Zih Bay
by midalake , Monday, January 20, 2020, 20:51 (2488 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
Where I come from (BC) this is considered to be a navigational hazard! They would be required to relocate or face a massive fine! I can't believe they don't have room in the bay. I call Horse Puckey!
We don’t have enough ship traffic to consider a cruise ship a navigational hazard unless another cruise ship was expected. It wasn’t blocking access to the bay, it simply stayed in an area of the entrance of the bay that is generally rougher water due to the bottom formation. I don’t know if any local official such as the port captain was consulted about where to drop anchor, but I believe that spot was a poor choice, but maybe the ship’s draft called for it.
Passed the boat on the way out and in yesterday. Water in the bay was not rough at all and am sure the ship barely moved. Good to see such work at the pier. It is really taking shape.Sailfish are SNAPPING. If your thinking of fishing stop thinking and go.
D
Dave, I never suggested the water IN the bay or anywhere else was rough. Folks who know the bay know that at the entrance where the deep water meets the boulder-covered bottom it is always choppy. Unless barrilete are jumping there, it’s an area most fishing boats cruise through swiftly.
I know, just saying, they had a lucky day. Unlike today which was like a washing machine in the bay early this morning, but by 2pm had laid down to normal.
D
