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Ep 70 Sailing to Cape Horn: Leg 1 - The Canal
23. mars 2026 · 12 min · 19K visninger · Arraiján, Panama
Sailboat enters Panama Canal lock with crew ready
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A 50-foot Bavaria Yachts 50 VISION transits the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific, a process requiring an mandatory advisor and optional professional line handlers.9:22 The vessel rafts to a partner boat, with both crews keeping engines running to assist with steering and maintaining position against the lock walls.4:59 Line handlers manage mooring lines attached to shore bollards, adjusting tension as the water level rises or falls 85 feet through the lock system.4:32 The transit involves three locks, with the vessel following larger cargo ships.3:59 Total costs for a 50-foot boat reach approximately $3,700, including fees for an agent and line handlers; owners can save roughly $800 by managing the administrative paperwork and line handling independently.7:53 While the canal connects the Atlantic to the Pacific, the general heading of the transit is southeast.11:00
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