Panama Canal Transit in our Nordhavn 62 HD 1080p

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5 ай бұрын

This video covers our two day transit of the Panama Canal from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. We leave Shelter Bay Marina on December 14th and spend one night at Gamboa in the Gatun Lake.

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@allankatie1 4 ай бұрын

It was very interesting to watch. I have often wondered what it would be like. Thanks for taking the trouble to document your trip.

@MVKariwaN62 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@deanrussell6763 3 ай бұрын

@@MVKariwaN62 would you kindly contact me regarding a novice Nordhavn through the canal

@MVKariwaN62 3 ай бұрын

@@deanrussell6763 send a PM for us to reply

@ridingdragon 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. It was very informative and relevant. We are scheduled to transit west to east in April. I feel better prepared

@MVKariwaN62 5 ай бұрын

Happy you enjoyed! Sorry we left before you got here!

@charlesmarchica7556 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting, I always wondered what the process was going through the canal. Seeing the canal close up is impressive. Your adventures are always an educational, visual experience. Thank you and be safe, looking forward for more!!

@prestonfortin9419 5 ай бұрын

Wow! That was exciting and very interesting. Thanks for sharing it with us. We are watching in Virginia, USA.

@MVKariwaN62 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. We hope to leave Panama for Pacific crossing in next two weeks c

@miketee2444 5 ай бұрын

Good planning well executed. I would consider it rare if very many rookies end up with such a serious machine as you've got.

@MVKariwaN62 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ravinder9180 5 ай бұрын

@@MVKariwaN62😊😮

@jmsask 5 ай бұрын

It’s a bit more complicated than a McDonald’s drive through. Thanks for sharing the experience 🍻

@laurapitre5797 5 ай бұрын

We went through a few years ago on our catamaran. It's definitely an experience!

@LUVUTV 5 ай бұрын

The ships are very beautiful

@rickinnes 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting video - well done

@MVKariwaN62 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@lesliecoles7185 5 ай бұрын

This is a great video.

@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944 5 ай бұрын

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

@douglasbarrett6347 3 ай бұрын

Great video and commentary. I must ask, however, about your Kings Point characterization. My Dad is a graduate. I didn’t know they weren’t “nice guy(s)”. He was a super guy.

@MVKariwaN62 3 ай бұрын

It was a little bit of banter. There is a little bit of "competition" between the State maritime schools and Kings Point. I know many on both sides and fact is some from kP are a bit stuffy.

@larrygulden-qe3me 5 ай бұрын

Surprised they don't use Ballard in their locks. Drop lines don't provide secure tie up.

@trondasdam6443 5 ай бұрын

I'm surprised you had so few fenders. We had dressed both sides with car tires in black plastic bags.

@MVKariwaN62 5 ай бұрын

We had about 6 fenders per side, but they were large and circular. They worked pretty well.

@trondasdam6443 5 ай бұрын

@@MVKariwaN62 good to hear with your new paintwork! I presume having professional line handlers also added a level of security here. Placing the fenders at the right spot if the lock wall got a bit close. It's such an experience going through the canal. Happy cruising.

@MVKariwaN62 5 ай бұрын

The line handlers worked well and we were glad to have them with the heavy boat.@@trondasdam6443

@carolyndean4591 5 ай бұрын

So exciting and stressful! Thank you for the trip.

@fendermijstrats2352 5 ай бұрын

Great video, brought to life a transit I'd looked at on google earth quite a few times when looking at a "if I won the lottery" boating expedition. So are the pilots required or optional?

@MVKariwaN62 5 ай бұрын

All vessels that transit the canal are required to have an advisor or a pilot on board. Any below 65ft in length has an advisor.

@fendermijstrats2352 5 ай бұрын

@@MVKariwaN62 Thanks for the reply..