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The Survey Part 2 – Or, I now own a boat

December 23, 2013Matt 2 Comments

So today was the second part of the survey, after the temperatures froze the lift solid (see previous entry). I got out of bed late, and was further hampered by a call from work asking me to open a firewall… Continue reading →

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The Survey!

December 22, 2013Matt 1 Comment

This Friday was the boat survey! Unfortunately, the marina at which the boat was tied up at had a non-functioning boatlift, so we would have to move the boat up the river to Captain Cove. It meant hiring a captain… Continue reading →

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Survey Tomorrow…

December 19, 2013Matt Leave a comment

So tomorrow the boat is being sailed to Captains Cove (doubling as a sea trial) and then being hauled out the water for the survey. I have my fingers crossed that all goes well – if it does, then my… Continue reading →

Maintenance gudgeon, hunter 36, start, survey

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One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere h One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere her in Panama City
Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific f Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific for quite some time. Last 100 miles were upwind against heavy current but it was ok, even the fearsome Punta Mala was tame. By far the scariest bit was threading my way through the shipping anchorage outside the canal,  the traffic was very active and a couple of times I had to get out the way sharpish

Next, the canal!
This morning I rounded Punta Mariato, the furthest This morning I rounded Punta Mariato, the furthest south I'll be on this trip. From now on, every mile will take me back to BC (sometimes somewhat obliquely and via two oceans, the NWP and the canal but still!)

The hardest parts are yet to come but after two and a half years,  I'm homeward bound.

#sailing #sailboat
Goodbye Costa Rica, from helping a local get a gia Goodbye Costa Rica, from helping a local get a giant iguana out of their pool to marlins launching themselves out of the water, the wildlife and the people did not disappoint. What a lovely place!

#costarica
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