Based on how much the toll is I figure it's only a matter of time before somebody modifies a large ship to carry the pleasurecraft onboard at a much lower cost per boat.
@FuckYouWhosNext2 жыл бұрын
thank you friends! so, my unrealistic goal is to, one day go from my South Texas city in the Gulf of Mexico, cross the panama canal and sail toward Hawaii. Ive never sailed before.
@petem63544 жыл бұрын
I was thrilled by the promise to talk about the canal charges and associated costs of transit, but in reality all we got was a lightning look at the tolls for various lengths of vessel followed by an even quicker shot of the other outgoings involved. Such a pity because it's seems the lowest length rating is high enough that even a modest 37 foot sailboat is going to be hit by really quite big charges in relation to boat value. It's clear, for example, that to plan a passage to Galapagos from Europe, or Seattle/Vancouver say, and back, would be ruinous. Probably better to round The Horn!
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Sorry we didn't leave the info up for as long as you'd hoped, Pete, but if you pause the video you can study the numbers longer. We included the general tolls as well as the detailed itemized invoice for our boat at 48 feet and also gave references where you can find out how to save money doing the paperwork yourself. Either way, it is an expensive operation which is what we wanted to prepare fellow sailors for.
@IrishLegend644 жыл бұрын
I used to live in Panama! Awesome place! Can’t wait to go back one day, I’m 18 now
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Indeed its awesome Peter! We are also looking forward to getting back especially since our boat is thee right now!
@davidc65104 жыл бұрын
I was in Panama at the age of 18 almost 40 years ago. From what I have seen and heard it is quite a different place now.
@ratusbagus4 жыл бұрын
You can never stop teaching docking! You could have done with being able to surge forward on that stern line though. People never do quite everything you want them to do they? Good calm kept though. Thanks for this. I doubt I will need, just live in the Solent. but it's good to know what's involved.
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Ratus. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@Halcyonyachts3 жыл бұрын
Great video. We have delivered lots of yachts through the Panama Canal. Always a great experience!
@markzieg35933 жыл бұрын
Gosh! Your videos are so professional comprehensive and informative. Thank you so much for putting this series together.
@MetalDetectingwithCZkidd4 жыл бұрын
Nice Vid. Grew up in the Panama Canal Zone. My father loved boating, fishing, free diving and spearfishing. Even spent quite a few years with the San Blas Indians as a kid. By himself. Did quite a few transits as a kid, wouldn't miss another. My dad was an admeasurer. U yachties know who they are. Shelter Bay used to be Ft. Sherman. Went to the beach there and Devils beach nearby. Devils Beach has a fresh water stream running out to the Atl ocean. Rates are getting outrageous for small vessels. Still beats going around the corner, I guess, but definitely changed.
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your message! How wonderful to grow up in the Panama Canal Zone and have the experience of making many transits. We loved our time in Panama and look forward to returning.
@polarbear1110003 жыл бұрын
What an incredible experience!! Thanks, and hi from Saskatchewan 😉
@DistantShoresTV3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! It was a real highlight to go through the canal.
@davidc65104 жыл бұрын
Another great Distant Shores production. Great to see the contrast in the Panama transit experience DS3 vs RAN sailing. If you have the financial means then the agent path looks a whole lot smoother. Thanks Sheryl & Paul.
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, David! We wanted to present both options and we thought that both RAN Sailing and Gone with the Wynns showed the DIY method well.
@VoyagesofNormanJames4 жыл бұрын
Hi Guys, another great video!! Seems like an eternity ago now, but happy times ⛵️⚓️🍺👍
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
It sure does seem like an eternity and I’m sure especially for you both on board😅🙏🏻 happy times indeed ❤️
@msulemanf4 жыл бұрын
Such a useful, pleasant and well produced video
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly, Mark!
@ctaylor16554 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Looking forward to the days of more free movement between countries...!
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris! We are looking forward to the same thing.
@SuperVt1004 жыл бұрын
At first when I saw your video, I thought you were full time, but I see you're _major_ time about your boat.
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Yes @SuperVt100 we cruise about 2/3 of the time and are back at the studio editing our sailing TV shows for the rest of the time :-)
@andrewhansen89214 жыл бұрын
Kris is anchored about a 100m from us here in Las Brisas. It was pretty cool to meet you both in Shelter Bay. Nice job on the video. It does bring back memories.
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Andrew. Likewise! Hope you are doing well during these crazy times.
@SerbanOprescu4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful travel. Your videos are always so nice! This one is no exception.
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@mm-zw1zc4 жыл бұрын
Professional editing shows. Love it. Can't wait for Season 11.
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@michaeldouglas68724 жыл бұрын
Great to catch up with your episodes again..fell behind the past couple months. Shelter Bay Marina is a great marina., and interesting location (and better part of Colon for sure..). Worked on the Bond marine scenes there at that Marina years ago. You guys truly put out some of the most professional videos on KZbin. I am a big fan of GTW, RAN Sailing, Ruby Rose, Follow the Boat and Sailing Zatara, but your format and editing is still on the highest level. Check out Ruby Rose's latest episodes, they also have stepped up a lot on their production quality. Well done again.
@MyNorthAmetican404 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of You Tube sailing videos, yours' are fabulous...thank you.
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you, Ken! We appreciate your comment.
@Cedandkikisailing4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Another one for the Cruising Knowledge Vault...
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@Alleycatthegadite4 жыл бұрын
I think at that cost. I’ll go around the horn again instead.
@RogerWilco14 жыл бұрын
Can’t imagine that would be cheaper.
@TheKandyGuy4 жыл бұрын
wow very educational video, thanks for shearing and see you on the next one, be safe till then>!!
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Tom-cruiser4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.I love to wath yours video.Great job !
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ratusbagus4 жыл бұрын
Stay safe BTW. RIP Patrick Childress.
@markjennings23154 жыл бұрын
Ratus Bagus I cannot watch any boating vlogs without thinking of Patrick and Rebecca. So upsetting.
@pwdrhrn3 жыл бұрын
Are there any opportunities to explore and stay on the lakes during the transit? Or does scheduling prevent that? What a wonderful series, I hope you will get back out there soon.
@gafrers4 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed this new video.
@scyz28074 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this! I think most people have heard of the Panama Canal and have seen some pictures of videos of it. But to go with you guys as you take your sailboat through, . . . this will be amazing. And I am also wondering, are you able to return to DS3 yet? If not, do you have an idea when you will be able? Scott W
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! We have not been able to return to our boat in Panama yet as the cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the Panama City area so the airport remains closed to international travellers. At this point they say it will open at the end of July so we may be able to return in August if they don't delay opening again. We'll just have to wait and see. We'll keep everyone posted...
@tbonemc21184 жыл бұрын
I wonder why more people don't go the long way round instead of going through the canal. Surely if the aim is for adventure and exploring then missing an entire continent doesn't make sense. The few videos we see of South America suggest such a journey would tick all the boxes.
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
There are definitely pros and cons to both routes, for sure. Paul and I happen to love canals, the history and engineering of them, so the Panama Canal transit was a highlight for us and worth the cost of the experience. The things that motivate each of us to go cruising and what we enjoy or define as adventure is indeed personal. Thanks for watching and for you comment.
@andrewlabat99634 жыл бұрын
Sweet.. Safe Sailing..
@laurabriggs11524 жыл бұрын
Particularly loved the monkeys and birds!!!
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
So glad, Laura! We'll be doing more about the jungle and wildlife in Part 2 of the series coming soon!
@MrBignick88 Жыл бұрын
wouldn't it be cheaper to rent a car and trailer to take the boat to the other side
@The-Travel-Man4 жыл бұрын
Panama's fees are beyond outrageous. Given the fact that U.S. had built the Panama canal, the passage of U.S. vessels should be free to U.S. registered sailboats and very inexpensive for Canadians. For less than $2,000 I can have a sailboat hauled out, trucker shipped from Texas to California, and not go through the hassle. Panama can stick it!
@IWLDELJ3 жыл бұрын
Could I get a link to that service? I'm calculating nearly six grand to get mine trucked from TX to CA.
@jly1044 жыл бұрын
Eddie Vega is my uncle much Tio!!!
@ratusbagus4 жыл бұрын
The date hasn't changed since you published this yet you have 4 thumbs down already. What is wrong with the world? Who gets off on doing that.
@milessweiss79753 жыл бұрын
The thumbs down is really a thumbs up from those in the Southern Hemisphere.
@rb30athorn4 жыл бұрын
Is that the Atlantic , or the gulf???
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
It’s the Caribbean Sea but people often refer to the Atlantic side or the Pacific side😅
@miguelangelcalderonperez13253 жыл бұрын
woaaa a real theft to use those agencies, they charge for additionals more than what the channel authority charges for tolls
@svbluewatersuite33834 жыл бұрын
Kind of mild! ;-DDDD Don`t ask a german how the carpaccio is. ;-)))
@tomhermens7698 Жыл бұрын
Not quite sailing on a shoe string!! More like much luxury!!! Money buys a lot.
@MrJerrettj4 жыл бұрын
Why do you tell the viewers that this was film before covad?
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
We explain that the video is before COVID19 so that people don't ask why we're not practicing social distancing. Panama is now locked down and very restricted. Thanks for your question, Jerrett.
@markjennings23154 жыл бұрын
It must be really hot in the tropics with that volumous hair?
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Keeps the sun off, Mark :-)
@paulfrancis44792 жыл бұрын
Soo 15 minutes to say.... Get an agent.
@kentwood29144 жыл бұрын
Take off that damn ankle boot and walk like you never sprained your ankle and you would have been well within 2 weeks easily. Unless bones are broken or a ligament or tendon is separated with the need of reattachment, boots and immobility result in slower healing, increased scar tissue, and much longer inconvenience and pain. The lymphatic system is very capable of healing you far better than a doctors advice. The only mammals that isolate and immobilize injured limbs are humans and that only happens as a result of incorrect and misguided medical advice from 40-50 years ago that has now been proven through science to have been incorrect. Including raising your limb to reduce swelling, icing, along with the incorrect need for immobility Happy sails and maybe if there is a next time, you will only have a couple days of pain in moving.
@m.sawmill31364 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the props of the other sailors out there.. I know them but I do not know you, I will subscribe to your channel now. I'f your boring. I will unsubscribe from your channel. We like substance, not just pretty places.. Thanks for your vid, I found tons of info by watching your youtube post.. TY!!!
@DistantShoresTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed and found it useful. Welcome aboard 💕