The Voyage

Spectacles

Andy and Melissa are sailing around the world on their 48-foot sailboat, Spectacle.

The Position

Bali, Indonesia

The Pictures

The Voyage of Spectacle

Panama Canal — Approach to the Gatun Locks

“The Crew” — Line Handlers Ian and Margaret, and Pilot Advisor Meza (Middle)  Margaret, Ian, and Erik on the Approach to the Gatun Locks on Day 1 of Spectacle’s Crossing  Margaret, Ian, and Erik on the Approach to the Gatun Locks on Day 1 of Spectacle’s Crossing

The Massive Wallenius Wilhelmsen  Erik with the Massive Wallenius Wilhelmsen  Andy’s Brother Erik Was Eager to Rejoin the Crew of Spectacle for the Canal Crossing

Ian and Erik  Keep the Giant Red Buoys to Starboard  Canal Traffic

One of the Many Canal Tugboats  This Sailboat (That Was Required to Raft to Us for the Crossing) Looks Pretty Small Next to the Typical Canal Traffic

A Beautiful Panamanian Sunset as We Left the Staging Area (aka “The Flats) and Entered the Actual Canal  A Beautiful Panamanian Sunset as We Left the Staging Area (aka “The Flats) and Entered the Actual Canal