tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post2246084789169909384..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Wordless Wednesday | The Panama CanalThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-87381389225003304852016-05-26T04:42:16.397-07:002016-05-26T04:42:16.397-07:00I have read that some people do it without an agen...I have read that some people do it without an agent and it worked well - good to know that you're one of them.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-83905793728839353192016-05-26T04:41:20.666-07:002016-05-26T04:41:20.666-07:00Using old charts for cards is a great idea! Not su...Using old charts for cards is a great idea! Not sure where you can find old charts though, unless you stalk free tables at various marinas :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-44773429813317957272016-05-26T04:40:19.705-07:002016-05-26T04:40:19.705-07:00Rules are meant to be broken, aren't they :-)Rules are meant to be broken, aren't they :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-7721374642676269992016-05-26T04:39:38.791-07:002016-05-26T04:39:38.791-07:00I hadn't realized that agents would put up the...I hadn't realized that agents would put up the buffer - good to know.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-28285345881871900492016-05-26T04:38:41.492-07:002016-05-26T04:38:41.492-07:00Confession time - it is a new chart, I just used a...Confession time - it is a new chart, I just used a filter on the picture to make it look more interesting :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-64536513785664459782016-05-25T17:55:28.585-07:002016-05-25T17:55:28.585-07:00It always boggled my mind that the Panama Canal cr...It always boggled my mind that the Panama Canal crossing is actually from west (NW) to east (SE) instead of the other way around, like I used to think. An interesting fact. We did the transit on our 35' Irie in January 2013 and it cost us under $1000. You don't need an agent. The alternative is more costly, in time, distance, discomfort, boat parts that might break, and maybe even fuel... If you ask me. Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-53040518741961776932016-05-25T10:47:56.053-07:002016-05-25T10:47:56.053-07:00We are also in the same category; previous owners ...We are also in the same category; previous owners took our boat through the Panama Canal, east to west. Then they loaded her on a ship that ships ships. (say that 5 times in a row) In the pictures, it looks like our 50ft boat is a matchbox toy on the deck. <br /><br />In my new creative endeavor, I want to use old charts to make greeting cards. I love the photo you posted. I wonder where I could get some......<br /><br />Donna/Denali RoseDonna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-16292907172240839752016-05-25T10:11:13.916-07:002016-05-25T10:11:13.916-07:00I used an agent back in 2010. He charged US$ 300....I used an agent back in 2010. He charged US$ 300. But for that he did the paperwork, provided the lines and fenders, and (most importantly) put up what you call the buffer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-26050754677893423232016-05-25T08:43:07.844-07:002016-05-25T08:43:07.844-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this, I learned some...Thank you so much for sharing this, I learned something new! And I am glad you broke the rules. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-74895633048451943282016-05-25T08:30:05.543-07:002016-05-25T08:30:05.543-07:00Totally different subject to the Canal but I love ...Totally different subject to the Canal but I love charts, especially the old ones. They make beautiful photographs, just like the one you posted.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Stephanie @ <a rel="nofollow">SV CAMBRIA</a>TheCambrianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015446833388176523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-78836235826373975702016-05-25T07:51:23.231-07:002016-05-25T07:51:23.231-07:00Fun! I'm glad you guys got to meet. She's ...Fun! I'm glad you guys got to meet. She's a nice lady and a great photographer.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-55037043049000276912016-05-25T07:51:00.981-07:002016-05-25T07:51:00.981-07:00It will be interesting to see what you guys end up...It will be interesting to see what you guys end up doing once you get to Mexico - across the Pacific, stay on the West Coast or come through the canal to the Caribbean.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-64338029953809251022016-05-25T07:50:02.939-07:002016-05-25T07:50:02.939-07:00I'll have to remember not to wear the Panama h...I'll have to remember not to wear the Panama hats :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-55355245101546142702016-05-25T07:48:55.752-07:002016-05-25T07:48:55.752-07:00I don't disagree :-) It would be fun to do the...I don't disagree :-) It would be fun to do the canal, it would just be something we would have to budget for.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-85602089840684393482016-05-25T07:48:22.029-07:002016-05-25T07:48:22.029-07:00I just looked up the latest fees and it looks like...I just looked up the latest fees and it looks like for a boat our size (under 50 feet), you have to put a deposit of $1875 down. $891 of that is a "buffer", which might be refunded to you if additional costs aren't incurred. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-208399389408193842016-05-25T07:37:55.999-07:002016-05-25T07:37:55.999-07:00Rhonda and I just met in San Francisco on Sunday. ...Rhonda and I just met in San Francisco on Sunday. She does take some amazing photographs and she also writes some great posts about her adventures.<br /><br />Have a terrific Wordless Wednesday. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-32223403454232024722016-05-25T07:14:49.122-07:002016-05-25T07:14:49.122-07:00Our boat has transited twice with previous owners....Our boat has transited twice with previous owners. I wonder if they will recognize her if we ever go through. Maybe they will give us the 1978 price. You think?LittleCunningPlan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459050510084587089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-19792823296916658162016-05-25T06:57:27.561-07:002016-05-25T06:57:27.561-07:00It probably costs more if you wear a Panama hat. L...It probably costs more if you wear a Panama hat. Look at these suckers, they'll believe anything! The fee is $12,000! -LucyBoat Life Larks - S/V Dulcineahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155958038871173467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-52125678045807714602016-05-25T04:32:34.007-07:002016-05-25T04:32:34.007-07:00So, eight hundred dollars for a little boat to go ...So, eight hundred dollars for a little boat to go through? That's a lot.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-80174130247682782722016-05-25T03:46:01.470-07:002016-05-25T03:46:01.470-07:00It may cost to go through the Panama Canal, but wh...It may cost to go through the Panama Canal, but what about the alternatives?<br /><br />Southwards to Patagonia and through the Beagle Channel<br />Eastwards to Capetown, Madagascar and the Far East or Australia<br />Northwards through the NW-passage<br />Northwards to the great lakes and then put the ship on a truck to the pacific<br /><br />Are any of those cheaper, easier or more appealing ways to get into the Pacific?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767165953667805438noreply@blogger.com