December 19, 2025 I arrived at the marina last Monday evening to find poor BEHEMOTH still wrapped in plastic and with her batteries dying. From the day she was taken out of the water to get new teak on her deck and her bottom painted to the moment I stepped aboard in her slip she … Continue reading Marina Vista Mar (Panama). Costly local politics and cartels; a long-time on the road (some books); perspectives for 2026
October 19, 2025 In late July, while still in Panama, I had drafted a journal entry about our cruising in Islas las Perlas after we crossed the canal. A couple of weeks ago I finally got to edit the post but it was gone. Something went wrong with the Microsoft Apps I had been using … Continue reading Hua Hin: Frustration, Spain and Panama/Galapagos Update
July 12, 2025 Before departing Shelter Bay marina I got an e-mail from Webb Chiles with a brief commentary about his experience crossing the channel in RESURGAM. “[…]. But overall I don’t like the canal because while in it your boat and your life are not your own.” True. We made it across with almost … Continue reading La Playita Marina, Panamá: On the Pacific side; missed anniversary.
July 5, 2025 I just boarded BEHEMOTH a couple of hours ago. She needs love and care. There was supposed to be somebody here at Shelter Bay Marina, for whom I pay extra, taking care of her and, among other things, making sure she is always beautiful and elegant, but he didn’t do a good … Continue reading COLON, PANAMA: walking with my father; sailing in the pacific
November 28th- December 5th This leg was supposed to be just Juan David and me, but delays in Ecuador meant I couldn’t make it to San Diego in time for Thanksgiving with Marina. Instead, she joined me in Quito, where we celebrated at my son’s place with my father, sister, brother, and nephew. We grilled … Continue reading Cartagena to Colon-Panama
February 24, 2024 I arrived at Marina Club de Pesca in Cartagena, where BEHEMOTH resides, seven days ago. Even though this is not a sailing vacation, I have enjoyed my time here. During the day, BEHEMOTH has usually several people on board involved in different jobs; engine, generator, electricity, refrigeration to name a few. I … Continue reading Cartagena: BEHEMOTH’s whereabouts
Sailing to the Pacific 