The Surprising Things We Learned Transiting the Panama Canal.. What does it cost?! FINES?! (Ep.137)

[@jaywellington9904]

I was stationed in Panama for 2 years (86-88 A. Co. 1/508 Airborne at Ft. Kobbe) then when to Ft Bragg to the 82nd from 88-90 (C. Co. 1/504 Parachute Infantry Regiment). In 1990 after coming back from Operation Just Cause, my unit went to back to Panama for Jungle Expert School (at JOTC Fort Sherman, now Shelter Bay) about a month later. We were told the lighthouse was off limits. So a buddy and I got three sheets to the wind on our one day off and climbed just over half way, on the outside, of the lighthouse. I'm glad we had enough brain cells clicking to stop and head back down. Good times!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

haha crazy! Cool story! We enjoyed exploring the old jail at shelter bay

[@RAEckart22]

The music starting 17:00 thru the end is magical. Pure genius sound design there, Calico.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you so much 😃

[@davefoster7770]

Those are huge locks. HUGE! It's such a feat of engineering and labour and death. I'll never see them in person. Thanks for the ride.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Happy to take you with us Dave!

[@greggegner5284]

One of your best videos. What a thrill you must have felt to be in the Pacific.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks Greg! Sure was :)

[@kevinclark5111]

Your videos keep getting more and more professional. Keep up the great work!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks much Kevin!

[@LewPification]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing I concur with Kevin :)

[@baeschler]

Wow! What an experience.

[@deniseguajardo3511]

Can’t wait to watch! Blessings 🤗

[@MiketakesaHike]

Congrats Calico, I watched your live feed along with Delos on this. So glad you all are doing well,

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks so much!! So epic to get transported to a whole new ocean!

[@MiketakesaHike]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing are you still traveling with Delos?

[@MiketakesaHike]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing I went through the canal in 1979, on a US Navy Nuclear Submarine

[@curbstomp3126]

You guys buddy boating with Delos is awesome.

[@dmitch1177]

I know you’re on the Pacific side now. Hope things are going well. Look forward to following more adventures. Curious to see how the boat performs beating north.

[@andreaspinoglio9008]

Thanks for the video! Very useful informations.

[@SGudur]

Awesome Ep!! Watching your Ep of Panama canal right after the Delos, shows us two different experiences!! Last time, I watched the diving on your channel first and then on Delos!! Same scene, two different eyes!!... Love you Calicos!!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Aw thanks so much!! Such is the art of videography and story telling . . So many perspectives:) happy you’re enjoying the videos 👊🏼😃

[@SGudur]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing Absolutely, Bill... I always loved two different views and experiences... I, in fact found you through Delos.. They were my first sailing channel.. You were the next.. Been following you guys for almost 3.5-4 years!! You two present almost the same experience in two different perspectives... I love that...

[@dianahanrahan5834]

So excited for you guys.

[@davidreadbikes]

Great video and great to see Jeff again. Grace, the pesto and pasta looks delicios!!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

It was cool that Jeff was able to make it down for the transit!

[@Cturnerwrite]

Delos just posted their Panama vlog just before you, so I got to follow two of my favorite channels this morning, as you work your way through the canal on your way to the Pacific! Safe travels and I look forward to your ongoing journeys.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

🥳🥳thanks much Chet!!

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Great video! Jeff's "GUNS" were on full display out there!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂🙃 Thanks Ryan!

[@BeeeYanKA]

Had so much fun watching this!!!

[@btrent9244]

Great to be along on your Panama Canal adventure. Great video content. Thank you...👍🇺🇸👏🏻...Trent

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks much! Happy to hear you’re enjoying the journey 😁

[@scubaseas1]

Wonderful video. Love Panama. Consider adjusting your valves!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks! We actually adjusted our valves last fall, i think you are hearing the locker locks rattling LOL 🙃

[@BohemianBeatster]

Another entertaining and very enjoyable sailing adventure. Your info and filming of your passion to and throw the Panama Canal was perfect. I think between your video and that of SV Delos I think I know everything I need to know about the Panama Camal. LOL! Stay groovy and stay safe. On to Pacific excitement now.

[@jginmt]

The live stream was so exciting to watch. This version it is nice to see what was happening behind the scenes.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Glad u enjoyed it :)

[@para1324]

Historical location and transit. Well done by all. Now, on to new adventures. ⛵️🏝 Best wishes sent to all.

[@JCrook1028]

Another great video guys!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you!

[@LewPification]

It was so much fun riding along on the livestream crossing, so I was looking forward to this episode. Great job!! Hope all is well!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks! The Panama Canal was such a cool experience!

[@leahrliporada5818]

I like your video watching from Manila ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@HopeOfJoe]

Epic pay one of the canal 🎉 Great to have good crew. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝 👙 🌞 ✨

[@brucerhodes8197]

I watched the live stream, really enjoyed this, kind of a recap of things, looking forward to part 2..!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

🙌

[@ronburton7090]

Very cool experience. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Gracias 😎

[@jillzolot1601]

Such an adventure and experience. Really interesting to see how it all works. I was surprised when you got the huge fenders and all that line. Looking forward to part 2. Thanks for sharing! ⛵️✌️😊

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yea those fenders were huge, glad we were able to rent them, idk how we store fenders of that size LOL

[@rew3103]

Another great episode... thanks from your friends in Ottawa. Cheers!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yay Ottawa!! Wooo hooo 🥳 Thanks much Rew :)

[@wideawake11]

I watched the second part of your canal crossing live back in March, so nice to see the first part in this episode. Looking forward to seeing the edited version of your entrance into the Pacific next week!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks!! Coming soon :)

[@seanrice1222]

I enjoyed watching part of this live. You are lovely creatures. As always, thank you both ✌️

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks Sean! Stoked u enjoyed the live 👍🏻

[@bmag1964]

Thanks for the ride along from Brooklyn NY !

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

woot woot NYC baby!

[@akneemoose3383]

Goosebumps

[@allpractising6282]

Aaaawesome video!

[@joehammond2586]

Absolutely epic!

[@billdapp2491]

It's amazing how much Bill's brother sounds like Bill and has the same mannerisms.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Haha funny right. NY is a strong culture lol

[@jenniferdavis8088]

Great video as always!! I watched the live stream it was great!! Can't wait for the next video!!! Wish they was longer!!!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks so much Jennifer! So glad u enjoyed it :)

[@lisalisalisa7721]

Fascinating. Welcome to the Pacific, however, you are hustling right up the coast.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yep making lots of miles quickly, trying to get north for the hurricane season

[@suepeck2772]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing Where will you spend hurricane season?

[@cashincrew3103]

Very cool!

[@loniallorenz2009]

Awsome Sauce Production 📷👀❤❗ Adventures aboard Calico Skies never disappoint. Were we dreaming or did we watch portions of you canal crossing live? Can't wait for the Pacific adventures to begin. Calm seas and fair winds to you. Loni & Al

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Gracias!! 🙌

[@hagdav]

Awesome video!

[@scyz2807]

I really enjoyed this! It's amazing to experience a passage through the Panama Canal, even if it is "virtual". I doubt very much that I will ever make the same journey. I hope you are enjoying the Pacific Ocean, now that you are there. Are you still Buddy Boating with Delos or off on your own?

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

We are still together in Mexico now, actually tied up right next to each other at the marina LOL

[@creative227]

What a great experience!

[@briansearles4473]

Those canal locks look really old, reminded me of the Titanic, all those rivets in the steel. Looks like you had another epic adventure with good friends along for the ride. Must have been crowded on Calico Skies the night you spent on the lake, bet it was fun though? Can't wait for the next video.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

I hadn’t thought of that but it really does. It was for sure. We were all pretty tired and yes it was a wee bit crowded ha fun yes. We saved up for the next night :)

[@rodneyjaynes2485]

Grace this episode was amazing! Really enjoyed having you explain so many things. The professionalism of the "Canal People" , the agents and the pilots, was excellent. What an experience! Thanks for taking me along!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you so much!

[@ae7v]

Good job. Loved the video

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks!

[@stevethurlow9059]

watched the live canal crossing

[@chrisphinney6430]

congrats!

[@karlfair]

Nice work on prepping for the transit. Breaking down is bad enough, paying a fine would be really bad.

[@garye4145]

So nice to some old familiar faces on yours and Delos boat. Great that they took time out of their lives to go down to Panama to assist. Love your channel and would like to say to the Delos followers come and subscribe to the Calico Skies channel. Lets give them some loving because they deserve it. Take care all.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Aw thanks so much Gary! Happy u enjoyed this one :) and thank u for the support!!!

[@theveteran765]

I've always wondered what would happen if they opened up the canal and let the waters on both sides level out so we wouldn't need the canal? Does anyone have an answer? 🇺🇸

[@kurttosczak8544]

Lake Gatun is 85 feet above sea level, hence the lock system. To allow transit without locks it would mean that you would need to dig the channels another 85 feet deeper than they already are and the slopes and everything else at the cost of billions of dollars. When they were first trying to dig the panama canal this was what they were trying to accomplish but with landslides and other issues made this extremely difficult so they switched to a lock system to avoid the problems and the costs that would be involved in a sea level transit system.

[@benjaminspencer6507]

Are you and Delos planning on stopping in Hawaii or Alaska this year or next year?

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

hmm think we will be in the Sea of Cortez for a bit, then likely towards the south pacific

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

👍👍👍

[@MikeHarrison3266]

I would love to own the canal, it's a real money maker with a mountain of rules and charges.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

HA I bet! It must be a real money maker

[@janetdupree6353]

Epic

[@atholf]

You guys deserve more viewers. Tough not having any cute kids or babies or scuba divers or cute deck hands to provide a change and some color commentary, though buddying up with the tour leader Delos is very clever and practical. So I suggest you do what talk show hosts do to relieve just being talking to yourselves - interview more guests. Wherever you can talk to locals -even if just the harbor pilot or rope boy or cook or other locals because us landlubbers don't know any of them and find all the variety fun - even if in very broken English :)

[@markbuskens6070]

Antho this is good stuff if want babies or pets there’s plenty of channels for you🥴do you really think they could carry on a conversation with a guy 40 feet above???Ive been through locks in Louisiana and it’s very nerve racking to say the least.your comment is so ignorant🤓Calico is great so sit back and learn some things.I suggest you be quite😉

[@tomsummers1137]

It’s Ga TOON, rookie.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

lol

[@joetabone2902]

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@brickerhaus]

I recommend the one handed method for tying the bowline under pressure. Takes like 2- 3 seconds.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Good tip!

[@scotty6435]

Cool video but duuuuude, I almost puked looking at your coffee cups. All that residue can never be properly cleaned! Just a bit of vinegar and a wire scrubber will do the trick

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

We’ll you’re not wrong they’re pretty gross ha thanks for the tip!!