Sailing Parlay Revival · video

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The crew of the Lagoon 450 catamaran Parlay Revival departs Bocas del Toro, Panama, for an overnight passage to Shelter Bay Marina to prepare for a Panama Canal transit.9:06 The crew provisions for the trip and departs at night to ensure arrival timing, despite a forecast calling for 10 to 12 knots of wind.9:44 During the passage, conditions deteriorate unexpectedly when a 30-knot squall hits the vessel, causing the jib to flog and inducing seasickness among several crew members.13:04 The boat maintains an average speed of six knots while navigating into the marina after dark.13:26 Shelter Bay Marina provides essential services for canal-bound vessels, including a sail loft, grocery store, and restaurant, though the crew notes the facility is relatively expensive.13:51 The passage highlights the necessity of preparing for unpredictable weather that deviates from marine forecasts.

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