The Process as of October/ November 2016: We e-mailed the information listed below with the Subject: Handline Vessel "Name of Vessel" Northbound (Southbound) Transit Request, to OPTC-ARP@pancanal.com Attached in the email was a copy of our documentation, copies of all (official, not your line handlers ) crew passport and the 4405-i-registration form. Follow this link for … Continue reading The Panama Canal
Hans Christian 33
Adding External Chainplates to a Hans Christian 33t
The chainplate conundrum for the Hans Christian 33 has always been on my mind since first looking at HC33. After discovering this building method of the 33, I pondered as to why they would build such a stout boat, but skimped out on the chainplate design. I wasn't alive or even a thought of back in … Continue reading Adding External Chainplates to a Hans Christian 33t
Good Bye Costa Rica, Hello Panama!
After the loss of Benita, Jon and I only spent one more week in the Biesanz anchorage. We headed off for Drakes bay on August 14th, there was no wind so we motored, which seems like the theme for Costa Rica. I guess that warning from the catamaran we chatted with off the Mexican/ Guatemala … Continue reading Good Bye Costa Rica, Hello Panama!
SV PRISM 