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The Pacific Crossing Guide

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Thursday 17 November 2016

The latest edition of ‘The Pacific Crossing Guide’ written by Kitty van Hagen and published by the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation has hit the shelves. We were pleased to be able to contribute to this voluminous work which not only covers places to visit in the Pacific but provides a wealth of information on…

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Adina transits the Panama Canal 100 years after its opening

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Thursday 27 February 2014

As your screen plotter springs to life showing the AIS symbols of a large assortment of cargo ships, cruise vessels and oil tankers, you’re left in no doubt that you’re approaching the breakwater to Cristobal, home to the northern entrance of the Panama Canal, one of the Seven Engineering Wonders of the World. Celebrating 100…

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Bridge of Americas, Panama

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Wednesday 26 February 2014

So Adina is now safely on a mooring buoy right by the magnificent Bridge of Americas. As for us, we’ve hopped into a taxi and dashed into Panama City for dinner in a Panamanian restaurant recommended by our pilot! Slightly shattered but on a high! A big thank you to Huaras, Jacque and Jacqueline for…

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Nearly there!

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Tuesday 25 February 2014

Nearly in the Pacific! Just the two Miraflores Locks to go. Enjoying it but time to focus as these are the toughest locks. 4 knots of current when we leave. It’s hot!

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Entering Miraflores

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Tuesday 25 February 2014

Local time 1520 and we’re entering Miraflores Locks! Great news our advisor has organised for the webcam to be pointed on us!

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Tied up in Pedro Miguel Lock

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Tuesday 25 February 2014

We’re now rafted alongside a catamaran and tied in place in the Pedro Miguel Lock. We’re awaiting the arrival of a ship to join us in the lock before we start our descent to the Pacific Ocean! It’s a quick 1 mile across a small lake then the two Miraflores Locks to finish.

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On our way to the Culebra Cut

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Tuesday 25 February 2014

We are motor sailing in convoy with two catamarans. According to the schedules we are due to be at the Miraflores Lock at 3.20pm local time. As ever, this is with a health warning!

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