El Viaje de Bohemiavidéo
We crossed the PANAMA Canal by SAILBOAT (Return) [Ep.104] The Journey of Bohemia
4 avril 2026 · 22 min · 35K vues · Canal de Panamá
Sailors strain against ropes as 'Bohemia' nears Panama Canal lock at dusk
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A 38-ft sailboat transits the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, rafting alongside two catamarans.2:50 The crew secures the vessel to the catamarans using fenders and lines, with the catamarans providing the primary engine power for the transit.4:42 During the ascent through the three Atlantic locks, the vessel experiences turbulence caused by the density difference between the freshwater lake and saltwater ocean.7:47 The transit includes an overnight stop at a mooring buoy in Gatun Lake, followed by a 27-mile motor across the lake the next day.10:42 The crew navigates the narrow Culebra Cut and completes the final descent through the Miraflores locks to reach the Pacific.15:55 Throughout the two-day passage, the captain manages engine power to maintain position against the lock walls, while the crew handles line-handling duties and coordinates with the canal advisor.8:28 The transit demonstrates the necessity of precise boat handling and effective communication when rafting multiple vessels in confined lock chambers.
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