I made it to the PACIFIC ocean!! an unfortunate canal transit ending [ep 160]
26 May 2025 · 15 min · 278K views · Panama Canal
What this video covers
Lauren Landers transited the Panama Canal to reach the Pacific Ocean, utilising a professional agent to manage customs, immigration, and scheduling.0:18 The crew prepared for the transit by inflating FenderTex fenders and securing four line handlers, including two experienced sailors recruited via the Sea People app.1:27 During the transit, the boat was positioned in the centre of a three-vessel raft, a configuration determined by the canal advisor based on tonnage and engine horsepower.4:53 While the ascent through the first three locks proceeded without incident, the final descent resulted in a mechanical failure when the boat became entangled with a neighbouring vessel.12:11 The crew cut a stern line to separate the boats, an emergency manoeuvre that bent the davit and destroyed the Starlink dish.13:06 Following the transit, the boat docked at La Playa Marina for repairs.14:23 Hiring an agent simplifies the complex administrative requirements for canal passage, but rafting with other vessels carries significant risks of gear damage during lock operations.
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