What is the connection between the equator and shellbacks? Traditional mariner lore (see great Naval History and Heritage Command blog here), is that a sailor is considered a Polywog until she crosses the line, eg the Equator. At that point, … Continue reading We just crossed the line, morphing from Polywogs to Shellbacks!
Engine troubles They say, a catamaran always has a full set of engine spares. Why? By default, we have a second engine, while most monohulls don’t. Often trawlers have a “get-home” engine, but not typically monohull sailboats. So, when we … Continue reading Dead engine, running 8 hours off course, and 20% of the way there
Yes, we are leaving to go through the Panama Canal tomorrow! This time should be the charm; Don says if we return it’s a sign that we’re destined for the Mediterranean. It will be hard to say good by to … Continue reading Panama Canal Again – Tomorrow on Enjoy
As foreshadowed, Enjoy will be transiting back from the Pacific to the Caribbean side of Panama via the Panama Canal tomorrow and maybe Monday. Our good friends, Lisa and Ken Karsten will be our line handlers, along with a professional … Continue reading Going through the Panama Canal Sunday (tomorrow)!
Abort Abort! Since we enjoyed the 10 mile Golfito hike to the Rainforest Mountain Reserve last time we were here, we invited cruiser friends Ian and Mary (MV Aegis) and Laura (SV Carinthian) to join us again. This time, we … Continue reading Last Days in Costa Rica
Which are we? I haven’t posted much, because in comparision to many of our peer boats, I see us as Go Slow versus Go Go. We know folks that left 5 years ago, finished a circumnavigation, and sold their boats. … Continue reading Go Go versus Go Slow?
Heat stroke So, we overdid it. We caught six fish (black skipjack tuna and Pacific bonito) the other day. We kept three that day and were able to return three successfully to their habitats. But, I paid with heat stroke … Continue reading Modified fishing program
November 17: Day One Imagine driving your only home, but for the first time, attached to a 47′ monohull, for 80km for two days! And, ensuring both boats stayed in the middle of each of six locks, each dumping loads … Continue reading Our Panama Canal video links
After two years in Panama, we are finally taking SV Enjoy and transiting from the Caribbean side to the Pacific side of Panama via the Panama Canal today and tomorrow. Our good friends, Susan Zimmerman and Bill Tham will be … Continue reading ALERT: TODAY, CANAL CROSSING, BE THERE!
A warm welcome to our new guest on s/v enjoy in bocas del toro! Continue reading Welcome Tali
