WhiteSpotPirates · video

What this video covers

Nika and her crew depart Shelter Bay Marina to begin a transit of the Panama Canal aboard the sailboat Carl.0:33 The vessel carries four line handlers—Maria, Jeff, Mark, and Sid—to meet the canal authority's requirement for the crossing.1:19 An advisor boards the boat at the flats area to guide the transit.0:36 To navigate the three Gatun Locks, the crew rafts Carl to a catamaran, allowing them to manage only the starboard lines.2:48 Canal workers throw a small line attached to a monkey fist to the boat, which the crew uses to pull up their own heavy mooring lines.4:06 The vessel ascends through the locks to reach Gatun Lake, where the crew plans to anchor for the night.3:44 The transit involves coordinating with canal officials, managing line handling, and navigating alongside large commercial ships moved by shore-based locomotives.4:29

More from WhiteSpotPirates

What 3 Days Living on a Canalboat in the Netherlands Revealed to MeSept 2026Boat Search in Belgium: Canalboat Nr. 4 and exploring Antwerp & BruggeAug 2026Dutch Barge Life in Europe? YOU had QUESTIONS about my life-changing decision. Here's some answers!Aug 2026Searching for an Old Dutch Barge in the Netherlands to become my Floating Tiny HouseAug 2026

From WhiteSpotPirates — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.