March, 13, 2017 It's that time of year, winter as come and gone. Crazy how fast time flies when you are having fun. With the chancing of seasons comes the hardest part of cruising, saying good-bye to the friends you have made and spent so much time with for the last few months. The snow … Continue reading The changing of seasons and plans
Panama
Cruising the San Blas Islands
Our time in the San Blas so far as been pure bliss. I can't say we have been doing much, life out here consist of: waking up, drinking coffee, having breakfast then going swimming or reading books. Afternoons are spent snorkeling, spear fishing( for lion fish only of corse) or playing beach games with friends. … Continue reading Cruising the San Blas Islands
The Panama Canal
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
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 