Monthly Archives: January 2010

Our first event of the day was to sail a little further up the river to the point where we could see the dam that holds back the Gatun lake. We then turned to head back down the river towards … Continue reading →

Another first light departure from Portobelo sent us on our way to the Rio Chagres. Winds were up and behind us giving us a nice downwind run all the way regenerating most of the time. Once in the river things … Continue reading →

We set sail for Portobelo fairly early in the morning so we could make the most of the next stop. The wind was light so we motor-sailed round the corner. We could have sailed but it would have taken over … Continue reading →

For the main part the sail from the San Blas to Linton was good. Initially the wind picked up and given that the forecast on the morning net had said the winds would strengthen we thought it would be good … Continue reading →

Yesterday was our last day in the San Blas together. Helen and I may get back some as we’ll arrive again if we keep on heading west. I’d made an offer a while back to send everyone who wants to … Continue reading →