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Pablo Berrus and his crew transit the Panama Canal aboard the sailboat *Sofía Sexto* after preparing at Shelter Bay Marina.0:30 The crew cleans the deck, services the anchor and Genoa furler, and stocks fuel and supplies to meet the canal's requirement of five personnel for small-vessel transits.4:41 During the passage through Gatún Lake and the locks, a canal transit advisor explains the three standard methods for small vessels: center-chambering, sidewall mooring, or rafting alongside another vessel.21:17 The advisor notes that the canal manages 40 to 45 transits daily, with costs for small vessels ranging from $2,600 to $5,000 depending on size.24:55 Common operational risks include mechanical engine failure, strong currents within the locks, and improper line handling.25:34 Following the transit, the vessel anchors near Flamenco Marina to disembark crew members before the owner prepares for a solo 35- to 45-day passage across the Pacific to the Marquesas.36:21

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