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All marinas and anchorages of Panama, Pacific. Where to stay by boat after crossing Panama Canal
After passing the Panama Canal from the Atlantic side to the Pacific, you need to stand somewhere for at least a few days to understand what to do next..
Ep. 79 – Preparing to leave Panama
Finally, we pulled the trigger and left Panama not knowing if we'd be able to get west with COVID border closures constantly changing. We picked up 2 new crew, Don from Canada and Nicolas from Mexico. Nicolas changed his mind at the last minute, but none t...
Ep. 77 – Stuck in Panama (Life around Panama & New Wind Generator)
With French Polynesia being closed for boaters due to COVID-19, we start to tackle a few tasks to keep busy. We don't want to sail to the Galapagos until we know FP is open. We bought a Nature Power wind generator back in the states, and have a long proces...
Ep. 75 – Crossing the Canal Again? And More Things Break!
After we crossed the Panama Canal. We said goodbye to Diana and headed back to Illinois and Florida respectively to visit family, get doctors check ups, and order a few parts for the boat. Alan took a side trip down to Guatemala to visit a friend working ...
How I nearly ran my friend’s sailboat aground 😬. Tidal anchoring on the edge – UNTIE THE LINES
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Gargoyle Heads to the Spa Ep. 41
After 18 months exploring from the glaciers of Alaska to the boobies of the Galapagos, Gargoyle is in need a trip to the yacht spa. It has been a full two years since Gargoyle was last hauled and we are anxious to see how the bottom paint has been holding ...
Panama Canal Transit Ep.40
Through the Panama Canal in 72 hours!! On the Monday before Christmas, Gargoyle anchored in La Playita anchorage to await inspection and measurement. In just a short 72 hour, we would have made the journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic. In this episode,...
Engine Fixed – Happy Dancing Ep. 39
It was just over a year ago that we exited Zihuantanejo harbor to make water and our overheat alarm sounded. At first we assumed our raw water intake had ingested a plastic bag, but it turned out to be the biggest boat challenge of 2020. Mechanics in Mexic...
Odd Jobs on a Sailboat Ep. 38
While we have been focusing on the big-ticket items like our engine repair and hot water tank, this week we do a few “odd jobs” on Gargoyle. Decalcifying the heads, replacing freshwater tank level sensors, replacing our defective Raymarine Axiom, and r...
After 18 Months Cruising Gargoyle gets a Little TLC Ep. 37
18 months of cruising without a stop for repairs and maintenance takes its toll. We are now in a marina with the 2 ingredients key to boat maintenance: 1.) Mechanics and 2.) Ready access to parts. We are taking advantage of this to get our overheating engi...
Checking into Panama after Sailing from the Galapagos Islands Ep.36
Following a seven-day passage from the Galapagos Islands to Vista Mar Marina in Panama, the crew of Gargoyle checks into the marina and the country. In the time of COVID, there is never a simple check-in procedure so after the now requisite nasal swabbing,...
Life as a Couple on a Bluewater Passage – Gargoyle Sails from the Galapagos Islands to Panama Ep.34
After spending over 6 weeks in the Galapagos Islands, Gargoyle weighs anchor in Wreck Bay and he’s East to Panama. The 800NM voyage lays out as almost as a beeline from west to east as we sail into the sunrise and watch the sunset out the stern. As a bon...
Quick haulout in Vista Mar Marina, Panama – EP 122 Sailing Seatramp
After we dropped our friend Jenna we sail back to the mainland and arrive in Vista Mar Marina. Before we plan to cross the Pacific, we want to renew our antifouling and check our keel. We just ran aground a couple of days ago. Vista Marina does a great jo...