Transiting the Panama Canal How it Works, Part 1 EP 120

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we share the first of a two-part series on transiting the Panama Canal by boat and how it works. There is quite a bit of pucker factor in this kind of transit but it's also an epic experience. You won't want to miss important advice and tips for a successful canal transit. Moments like this remind us why we do this in the first place, to push ourselves into uncomfortable situations and take on new challenges. We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life. ⛵ IN THIS EPISODE •⁠ Working with a Canal Agent •⁠ The role of the Canal Advisor •⁠ Nesting with other boats •⁠ Transiting the first set of locks at night •⁠ Spending the night on Gatun Lake If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you. 🔔 Subscribe to Sailing AWEN for real offshore sailing, catamaran life, ocean passages, and the lessons we’re learning along the way: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN 🌊 ABOUT SAILING AWEN We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran. We document: •⁠ ⁠Bluewater sailing & offshore passages •⁠ ⁠Liveaboard catamaran life •⁠ ⁠Ocean crossings & preparation •⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement •⁠ ⁠Real lessons from life at sea More about us 👉 https://www.sailingawen.com/about-us 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.sailingawen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingawen/ 📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SailingAwen 📩 Inquiries: Sailingawen@gmail.com 🎧 COVERT CASTAWAY PODCAST Real conversations about leaving conventional life behind Listen anywhere or stream at https://sailingawen.com/podcast 🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound #sailing #liveaboard #catamaranlife #outremer52 #fulltimesailing #sailingvlog #boatlife #SwN&x% © Sailing AWEN