SV Companion: Final moments on the Canal Journey - Day Two

Day Two started early - we were to be awake and ready for our second advisor to join us - 6am to be exact! So around 7 am the pilot boat showed up with “Our Roy!” He choose us - the catamaran because of the smoother ride - He didn’t know he was going to have so much fun! But to say the least we were in excellent hands with Roy - his 25 years of experience was obvious!

Of course - Ed and Dale made fast friends with Roy - we had a 21-mile motor to get across the Gatun Lake to The Cut and an additional 8 miles to the next 3 locks for our descent to the Pacific. Again we were to provide breakfast and lunch for our advisor - Garrett the resident Pancake Chef - did a great job - so with mochas for us girls, coffee for the rest - we were ready to get started.

Having Ed along for the past 4 weeks of the journey was really good for the morale of the boat and especially for the Captain - Ed knows how to have FUN! So all week long he has been prepping everyone (at least he thought he was) and organizing a Toga Party Crossing. So out he comes with his “practice” Toga …. Comic relief at its best!

Caesar? A Roman? Superman?

Of course that just motivated the rest of the crew and Roy "kind of chuckled" … not to sure what he got himself into! Dale just continues to motor across the Gatun Lake leading the other 2 yachts that were to be in the locks with us - Ed disappears below for a little bit …and reappeared "Toga Ready!"

Really …… this must be our gladiator! Yep - no mistakin’ our genuine gladiator!

Spurring on the guys - they quickly got in the act… it is amazing what sheets and pillowcases can do!

Being part of the crew - means we work - regardless of the “dress code” -

So with that said …. Work had to be done … “move that boat!!”

Garrett knows how to handle his lines…..

Rose and Kurtis

Tanya and "G-Man" aka: Garrett

Rose and Kim - guess I should have brought my "goddess dress" from Em and Kyle's wedding!

Dale was relieved to have such a happy crew …. fun lovin' and hard workin'!

Taking a moment to enjoy the upfront and personal view…

Roy radioed ahead to the Miraflores Locks so the cameras would be ready as we pass by the crowd at the museum and of course for the live webcam!! Ed wanted to make their national news ….. There was no mistakin’ Companion was making an entrance!!

Roy was a good sport and handled business as usual!!

Besides giving us great recommendations for restaurants and touring!

Twenty Four hours from the time our first advisor arrived at the Flats - we reached our destination at the Balboa Yacht Club - 43 miles - 6 Canal locks - 30 mile motor across the Gatun Lake and The Cut - 2 advisors safe, sound and stomachs filled - all seven members of the crew still on board - We completed our mission!