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Back to the Boat in Panama!

14 novembre 2020 · 12 min · 25K vues · Panama

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Paul and Sheryl Shard return to their boat in a Panama marina after a seven-month absence due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.0:08 Upon arrival, they inspect the vessel for damage and find the interior in good condition with no signs of mildew or pests.10:48 To prepare for a tropical storm with 30-knot winds, they reinforce the mooring setup by adding an after bow spring line to prevent the boat from surging against the dock.2:59 The marina staff previously replaced several dock lines that had chafed through during the long-term storage.2:38 The couple also demonstrates docking techniques in a 10-to-15-knot breeze, specifically using a midship spring line to pivot a boat in a narrow channel and managing prop walk while backing into a slip.4:50 Their return journey involved a flight from Toronto to Panama City, where they underwent mandatory rapid COVID-19 testing at Tocumán Airport for $50 per person to clear customs.8:29

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