THE REALITY OF CROSSING THE PANAMA CANAL - Ep 207

Name: THE REALITY OF CROSSING THE PANAMA CANAL - Ep 207
Uploaded: 2024-09-08T12:00:19.000Z
Duration: 15 min 36 s
Description: A 51-foot Leopard catamaran completes a two-day transit of the Panama Canal using four volunteer line handlers.

8. september 2024 · 15 min · 28K visninger · Panama Canal

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A 51-foot Leopard catamaran transits the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean over two days, requiring an official canal advisor and four line handlers.0:04 The crew manages heavy lines by tying bowlines to messenger lines thrown from the lock walls, which are then hauled up by lock attendants to secure the vessel.6:15 During the transit, the boat enters a series of locks—Gatton, Pedro Miguel, and Miraflores—to navigate an 85-foot elevation change between the oceans and Gatton Lake.12:41 Because sailboats cannot transit the canal overnight, the vessel anchors in Gatton Lake for the evening.8:14 The process involves significant waiting periods for tanker traffic and advisor coordination, requiring the crew to maintain precise speed and positioning. Line handlers must adjust tension on the lines as water levels rise or fall within the chambers.6:25 The transit concludes in the Pacific Ocean, where the advisor departs the vessel.14:36 Proper line management and coordination with the canal advisor are essential for navigating the locks safely.