The Panama Canal - No Agent, No Turning Back - Will we make it in One Day?!

Join us as SV Goose takes on the legendary Panama Canal—one of the most iconic passages in the sailing world! With an amazing crew and a fantastic Canal pilot, we made the full transit in just one day—without using an agent. 😅

From prepping lines to navigating locks, this was hands-down one of the most intense and stressful days of our sailing journey... and to top it off, it happened to be my birthday! 🎉 Because why not spend your special day wrangling lines, dodging tankers, and trying not to have a heart attack in the middle of the canal?

Whether you’re curious about doing the crossing yourself or just want to see what it’s really like from a sailor’s point of view, this one’s for you.

📍 Highlights:

– Full DIY transit (yep, no agent!)

– Epic crew vibes

– Stress levels: 100

– Birthday Fun 🎂

Sailing Panama 🇵🇦 | Robbery, Record-Breaking Squall, & Canal Prep Madness!

Our journey in Panama kicks off in Linton Bay, where we witness a robbery just as the rain starts… and doesn’t stop. From relentless downpours to high-stakes sailing, this week throws everything at us.

We push on to Colón to begin the process of crossing the Panama Canal, but Mother Nature has other plans. A wild squall hits, and we smash our top speed record under full sail. It’s exhilarating—and intense. (and very, very wet). We finally find some refuge at Shelter Bay Marina, where the real hustle begins, and the scramble to get everything lined up for one of the most iconic passages in the sailing world is on.

⛵ It's a hectic, gritty, and unforgettable week on the water.

Last Days in Port Antonio, Jamaica 🇯🇲 | Good Food, Good Friends & Getting Ready to Sail

We’ve been loving our time in Port Antonio, but it’s almost time to move on. In this video, we make the most of our last few days in Jamaica — we continue to explore the area, eating as much local food as we can, and getting the boat ready for our next passage, (Oh and we also take a break to hang out with friends before we check out of the country.