Transit of the Panama Canal

“It will be the worst part of your trip around the world” quoted a weathered single-hander we met while anchored in Brazil. “The town is truly the colon of the world” quoted another group. “Great”, we thought… here we come the...

Position Report: Through the Panama Canal!

Wow, what a crazy day sail ! Up early this morning (at 6am) to meet our new pilot and head towards the Pacific Ocean Locks. Early considering the fine Panama Canal guards were nice enough to drive their huge motor boat a couple miles across the lake, just to bring us...

Position Report: December 9 2009

Wow, THAT was crazy! We just exited the last of the Gatun locks at the east end of the Panama Canal and are bobbing in the lake, 120 ft above sea level!!! See ya later Atlantic Ocean… Pacific here we come! Through the 3 locks we were sandwiched between 2 other...