Las Perlas Islands first stop, we did have to motor all the way as there was absolutely no wind. We selected an anchorage on the east side of the island, one other boat there. What a lovely spot, white beach, palm trees and behind mango and avocado trees, all with fruit ready for the picking. [...]

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We have been steered by the windpilot with the new rudder for over a 1000 miles and when removed in Galapagos it looked good. So I think we can claim some success for the new rudder we made while in Shelter Bay, Panama. It was surprising quite how many people contributed to getting the final [...]

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The big day arrives, tyres are tied on as bumpers along both sides of the boat, water tanks full, long lines ready, line handlers on board off we go. Now this is when you hope the engine won’t play up, there will be no room for sailing down the canal. We arrive at the flats [...]

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Position.  6.979,-79.740 at 07:00 local 13:00 BST 16th May ETA Galapagos at 5 knts 14:20 23rd May Wind N 3 with thundery rain Left Isla Las Perlas at 12:00 yesterday.  We did what we often did on holiday with Puilladobhrain – got up early and had an hour on the beach before we set off. [...]

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So now you know we’re off on probably the longest crossing, Panama to Marquesas with possible with stop over at Galapagos. So you won’t hear from me for a while, but I do have something to amuse you. We have taken pictures of various signs, do you know what they mean?

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We have cleared out of Panama! Normal to stop at Las Perlas islands after the paperwork and we will make our way there tomorrow. Bottom needs a scrub and we will fit the windpilot. Then off towards Galapagos. We have still to decide if the outrageous charges there are worth the “zoo” experience. Over the [...]

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Time came to move on from the San Blas Islands and the Kuna Indians, and off to Colon we set, leaving with just enough light to get out passed the reefs and sail though the night to Colon. Our usual watch pattern I’m on watch from eight in the evening till midnight or there about [...]

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Watched as Giselle went through the Panama Canal today, below the break is what we saw from Miraflores Lock webcam – Andrew.

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We are well on our way to making the rudder for the windpilot. Ryce came up trumps finding exactly the correct tube for the shaft and doing some exquisite welding. You can contact him on +507 433 0433 or +507 6429 4288 if you need help with stainless parts. I’ll get to mention all the [...]

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