Destinations
Catching Up, Fatu Hiva
Hello Again! We are currently in Papeete, Tahiti after leaving the Marquesas and spending a few weeks in the Tuamotus. We have a lot to catch up on so here are some pics from the Marquesas… After spending too much time in Hiva Oa (loved it) we finally had a weather window to head south. … Continue reading
Finally in the Pacific!!
We have had a great time here in Panama and wish we could stay longer. Since our last post we have transited the canal and are currently anchored on the Pacific side of Panama. Our transit went pretty well overall. We started our transit on Thursday afternoon, anchored in Gatun Lake, resumed transit Friday morning … Continue reading
Panama Canal
Just back from our practice canal transit! We spent the last couple of days line handling on another boat through the Panama Canal. We had a great trip, learned a lot, and now feel much more comfortable about our upcoming transit. Tibby, Claudia and family were amazing hosts! Not only was the company wonderful but … Continue reading
Panama!
We made it to Panama!!! The trip was 868 miles and just over six days, south from Turks and Caicos. Our Track from Florida to Panama: We sat in TCI for a couple of weeks watching the weather forecasts, to make our passage. Conditions in the Caribbean Sea had been a constant 20-35 kts of … Continue reading
Panama Bound
It appears we may have a weather window to head south! We have been here in Turks and Caicos for the past couple of weeks, waiting for the winds to calm down. The forecast for the next week is very favorable so we are checking out tomorrow and leaving Thursday. While here we have greatly … Continue reading