Author Archives: Jenny
panama canal transit ~ day 1
March 3, 2013 Excitement and nervousness was in the air. We rushed around checking off last minute items from our list, we quickly got the ball rolling for our Galapagos paperwork, and then our line handlers showed up with our tires and lines. It was real and it was happening! We were required to stand … Continue reading
transit preps at shelter bay
February 26 – March 3, 2013 We departed Portobello early on a Tuesday morning, with plans to reach Shelter Bay Marina by early afternoon. Via winlink email, we’d made all necessary prior arrangements with Shelter Bay and our canal agent, so our arrival was expected. As we drew closer to the breakwater, near the entrance … Continue reading
old town portobello
February 24 – 26, 2013 Sailing into the bay of Portobello, we could just see the history that surrounds it. Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502, the town of Portobello is home to Fort San Fernando, Fort Triana, and Fort San Jeronimo, all of which can be seen from the water. Once established, Portobello became … Continue reading
coconut ice cream, flying grills & monkeys
February 21 – 24, 2013 The morning we pulled away from El Porvenir, the wind was blowing 20-25 knots out of the northeast. It was a perfect wind to carry us about 35 miles to the west. The trip was even better when we ended up with three black fin tuna on our fishing lures. … Continue reading
cruising life in the san blas
[Note: I apologize for this extremely long post, but I have made a pledge to get this blog up to date] February 2 – 20, 2013 Cruising life in the San Blas Islands was a unique and wonderful experience, and now we understand how easy it is for cruisers to just hang out in these … Continue reading
a kuna yala introduction
January 30 – February 1, 2013 The smell of wood smoke filled the air. Several small huts were almost camouflage amongst the palm trees. A dugout canoe moved through the water with two Kuna Indians in search of fish. We had arrived in a whole new world. The world of the Kuna Indians in the … Continue reading
jammin in jamaica
January 18 – 25, 2013 Arriving in Jamaica was like a breath of fresh air. It was a totally new place to which we had never been. Gorgeous, lush mountains rising high into the clouds. Palm trees scattered across the landscape. And a hot, tropical feel in the air. The moment we pulled into Errol … Continue reading
the bahamas to jamaica
January 14 – 17, 2013 Exiting from the Georgetown area can be a difficult task. The prevailing winds blow from some form of an easterly direction, and cruisers find themselves stuck down in the nook between the southeast end of Great Exuma Island and the northwest end of Long Island. The majority of sailors are … Continue reading
georgetown dolphin
January 2013 There was a small dolphin that frequented our anchorage at Stocking Island near Georgetown. One day, we saw other kids swimming, and the dolphin approached them. We immediately jumped into the dinghy and rode over to see the dolphin up close. Justine and Colin jumped in for an even closer look, as well. … Continue reading
