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| Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama Canal, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and British Virgin Islands |
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The Adventures of Captain Pete and Friends. |
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| In February Kathleen and Rick decided to join me on this adventure starting in Monzanilla, MX just south of Puerto Vallarta. We visited several towns on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama. We then beat into the trade winds to Kingston Jamaica, Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands. We were sailing a 2005 49' Jeanneau loaded with all the comforts. Rick and Kathleen are both excellent sailors with whom I have sailed before many times. Rick loves to race catamarans and keeps us on our toes trimming the sails just right. Kathleen is a Sergeant is the US Army and is currently serving in Afghanistan. She also speaks fluent Spanish which was a major help on this trip. We ate well, saw many countries, met many new people, and I also was able to visit my lifelong friend David and his family, who now lives in Costa Rica. Jamaica was fun this trip, once again I enjoyed not only the beauty of the Dominican Republic but also the people. I think the Virgin Islands will always remain near the top of my list of favorite areas to visit. We were also lucky to have 7 days to visit Panama while waiting for our time to transit the canal. This trip covered 3200 nm and took about five weeks including the week we spent in Panama. The owners of this boat are now enjoying some great sailing in the Caribbean. Link to Free Delivery Price Estimate | ||
| Captain Pete Peterson | Temporary Vegetable Dye Tattoos from the Indian Village | |
Kathleen and I got some Vegetable Dye Tattoos in
Panama. We really enjoyed the Indian Village.
We were in the lock with this ship, and this boat.
These three women sailed this boat from Alaska
Building the new canal, 10 year project for larger ships
Practicing for the Canal RACE, seriously
Beautiful Gatoon Lake rain forest
This boat they will be in next 007 Movie filmed in Panama
Rick trying to decide which book to read when his shift is over.
Foxy's Yost Van Dyke Always a fun stop,
Relaxing in a Hammock on a Sailboat in the VI WOW!
Popular Anchorage in Tortola
Rick was missing the snow in Canada and had to go back This is one of our Line Handlers, they are very
and shovel his house out from under several feet. important to help you get through the Canal safely.
Miraflores Lock one of the sets of locks. One of Many Container Ships we Passed
Kathleen supervising the operation, we made it through. These Ugly Ships Haul Automobiles
You pass very close to these ships, they are huge! Indian village on the Gatoon Lake
Gatoon Lake is very pretty, lush tropical rain forest. Bridge of the Americas
These little boats bring the lines over for the big ships. This ship is sharing the lock with us.
Southeast Coast Jamaica, on our way Windward Passage Fishing off Jamaica
The coast of the Dominican Republic is very long, rugged, Jost Van Dyke, BVI at last
beautiful, many beaches, rocky areas, uninhabited areas.
Two tired Sailors on the last leg of a long trip. Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Sir Francis Drake Channel "easiest sailing in the world" Sir Francis Drake Channel Best Sailing World
Spanish Virgin Islands St Thomas, Charlotte Amalie Harbor