Update

I’ve been working on the boat for the past week, and probably have another week or two of work before we sail for the canal. We hope to be on the Caribbean side of the canal by Feb. 8th and sail through the canal by Feb. 20th. We did go sailing yesterday to test some things out. The picture here is of the boat anchored off the town of Saigon, Panama. It’s near Bocas Del Toro. Hope to send more pictures once we get through the canal. Hope everyone is well.

On my way!

On my way!
Originally uploaded by mlingswiler.

Well folks I leave tomorrow for Bocas Del Toro, Panama.
The car and motor boat have been put to bed, the house is ready for next season's hurricanes, and the shop has been swept clean for another project on my return. Many of you were curious about the boat. Attached is a bad picture, but it's the only one I have. In this picture it has spent the summer alone in Panama and has tarps, a dingy, and stores tied everywhere. I'll send better ones later.
The next steps are to get some things done on the boat and then head for the Panama Canal which is a two day sail from Bocas. I'll keep everyone posted when I can.