This trip began in Monzanilla, Mexico which is about 100 miles south of Puerta Vallarta. Kathleen, Rick and I began this trip in February 2008 and completed it about 6 weeks later in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. We sailed about 3200 nautical miles, spent a week in Panama, visited several Mexican towns, two small towns in Costa Rica, Kingston, Jamaica, Ocean World Marina DR, Jost Van Dyke and Nanny Cay Marina in Tortola. I had a great crew with Rick who wants to keep the sails trimed perfectly all the time, loves to cook, and Kathleen who has developed into a great overall member of my crew. The three of us made an excellent team and we kept this 2005 49' Jeannea moving very well. We did not have much wind on the Pacific side and motored about 80% of the time to Panama. From Panama to Jamaica we had plenty of wind and sailed close hauled to Kingston where we stopped briefly for a little fuel and a good rest. I was pleasantly surprised with how well this stop in Kingston went. We then slugged it out through the Windward Passage to the Dominican Republic and on to the British Virgin Islands. I am really glad that Kathleen was fluent in Spanish as her skills came in very handy throughout Central America and the Dominican Republic. I suggest anytime you cruise these areas to bring someone who can speak Spanish. The Panama Canal is always an adventure and this trip was no different. However, having been through it before certainly made it much easier this time. I really enjoyed having some time to see the Indian Villages and the city of Panama this trip. We also saw many other areas on this trip. Unfortunately, all of my photographs prior to the Panama Canal were lost so the photos begin with the Panama Canal.

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Mexico (Pacific Side) Costa Rica, Panama Canal, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, BVI
Captain Pete Indian Tattoo Food Dye that came off 10 days		Kathleen Interpreter Similar Tattoo From Indian Village Kat and I visited many places in Panama, Great Lady		Rick The Sail Trim Master He kept Us Moving Even in Light Air. Rick is a Canadian and a great cook.
Working on the New Canal For the Larger Ships 10 Years		This Little Boat Is 30' and Will Be in the Next James Bond Movie. It was being filmed in Panama City and Colon.		This is one of the Pilot Boats They Bring the Pilots to the Ships. Every Vessel must have a pilot and line handlers.

These are the Locks at Miraflores

 8 million gallons of water fills these locks when they raise it to the next level

James Bond Boat Behind the Fighter and two Sailboats Rafted Together

The Gattoon Lake is Beautiful between the Locks

 The New Bridge was completed a few years ago.

 These Big Ships Pass Very Close in Some Areas

 These Little Tiny Boats are used to Pass the Lines for the Huge Ships

 Rick hard at work trying to decide what to do next, read, sleep, cook, fish.

 After the Windward Passage Another Beat to Windward Dominican Republic

 Be Sure to Visit Foxy's on Jost Van Dyke

 BVI Favorite Anchorage from the Air

 Spanish Virgin Islands

This is one of our line handlers, it is very important to have expeienced line handlers

 Gattoon Lake is Primarily a Large Rain Forest

 This Car Carrier was in the Same Lock Chamber Behind US!

 After 4 Tough Days Slugging It Out to Windward Kingston, Jamaica is Ahead

 The Often Rugged Coastline of Dominican Republic is Very Beautiful & Changing

  Someday I will get to REST in a Hammock on Sir Francis Drake Channel BVI

 On my way to Puerto Rico, these islands keep calling me back!

 These Islands are Unforgettable