We entered with the red tour boat that we'd moored next to overnight. We were attached "mid-channel" this time, not rafted next to another boat. So each crew member had a line at a corner, captain was steering, and Victor was supervising and telling us when to take up or slack our lines. Canal workers alongside threw each line handler a "monkey fist" to tie to our bow lines and then haul our lines to the canal sides. They walked us through each of the three locks at Gatun. Check out the big ship behind us.
Shelter Bay Marina
After the last lock, we motored into the wind and waves. Yes, it was very windy again and the waves were crashing over the sea wall at the entrance to the canal "waiting room." We had lunch and Victor's ride came and took him away and we headed for Shelter Bay Marina, a slip, and some R&R. We're in the Caribbean Sea now. Wow! What a journey.
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