Roger of Sandcastle on the right, Steve of Liward in the middle have performed on every island we visited in the San Blas. Larry of Miss Kathleen joins in the fun
The trip home begins November 9th 2009 Here we sit in Shelter Bay Marina after having hauled and painted the bottom contemplating the trip ahead. Although exciting it is sad to be ending this phase of our last 5 years sailing the Carribean. We will be leaving behind an army of new friends from all over the world who have experienced this wonderful country with us. We take with us hours and hours of memories. Each and every stop hel ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Panama » Colón With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more
Roger and I, Linda have lived on our 42 foot Catalina, Sandcastle, since 2004. We began our live-aboard travels in Maine, USA and a presently in Panama at the Canal. We spent 4 of the past years sailing from Puerto Rico through the island chain to Venezuela where we left the boat to visit family in the USA for one or two months. We are now beginning our trip home with Sandcastle to care for ailing parents. We are sad to leave but plan on a return trip as possible.... full info