We Might Miss the Galápagos 4K
We crossed into the Pacific thinking the hardest part was behind us.
But now the weather window is narrowing — and we might have to skip the Galápagos.
This is the real decision behind offshore cruising.
After transiting the Panama Canal, we began installing our generator and reinforcing systems for the Pacific crossing. But visa delays, shifting timelines, and seasonal weather patterns are forcing a hard call:
Wait for our long-stay visas and miss the Galápagos…
or leave now and limit our time in French Polynesia.
Offshore sailing isn’t just about crossing oceans — it’s about margin, timing, and the decisions no one sees.
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🎥 Watch Next:
Panama Canal Transit → https://youtu.be/SuBS4Zs3TTw?si=D_r2CMUN1DX-ixIH
The Calm Before the Canal → https://youtu.be/GzphGv2vaLY?si=L0dQNfWiuRNIXfpt
00:00 We Thought the Canal Was the Hard Part
00:21 The Weather Window Is Closing
00:30 Installing the Generator
01:19 We’re On a Clock
01:35 Visa Delays
01:48 Missing the Weather Window
02:08 The First Option: Wait
02:36 The Second Option: Leave Now
02:57 Preparation
04:04 The Margin
04:24 Leaning Toward the Galápagos
05:00 The Decision Still Ahead
Sailing Big Lost
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