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we are preparing for an Ocean Crossing in 2027
If you'd like to participate in one of the legs, and have the time and inclination; please let me know
we will not be doing day sails (aside from the designated Ocean Crew of course)
Ocean going group for a trip through the Caribbean and Galapagos in February / march / April 2027
This is the Beginning itinerary:
Note: we will be joining the Pacific Puddle Jump in Colon, Panama
Broken into ~One-Week Legs (Crew Change Friendly)
Legs are ~200–350 nm each, with good harbors/marinas and airport access for crew swaps.
Leg 1: Miami → Georgetown, Great Exuma, Bahamas (Days 1–7)

Distance: ~320–380 nm.
Route: Time Gulf Stream crossing for a calm window (early morning departure ideal). Northwest Providence Channel → Berry Islands → Exumas. Anchor or marina in Georgetown.
Sailing: Mostly protected after initial crossing. Expect 4–6 days at 6 kts.
Crew change: Georgetown has an airport (GGT) with connections via Nassau. Excellent provisioning and services.

Leg 2: Great Exuma → Great Inagua or Providenciales (Turks & Caicos) (Days 8–14)

Distance: ~280–350 nm.
Route: South along the deep eastern Bahamas banks to Matthew Town (Great Inagua). Optional short hop to Providenciales (Turks & Caicos).
Sailing: Good trade wind angles. Protected anchorages available.
Crew change: Great Inagua or Providenciales (PLS airport) both work well for fly-in/out.

Leg 3: Great Inagua/Providenciales → Windward Passage → South of Jamaica (or open water) (Days 15–21)

Distance: ~300–380 nm.
Route: Cross Windward Passage (monitor currents/squalls), then head SW on a beam reach. You can divert to Montego Bay, Jamaica for a stop if needed, or stay offshore.
Sailing: Prime trade wind sailing (beam to broad reach). This is the most open-ocean leg.
Crew change: Montego Bay (MBJ airport) is the easiest if you stop; otherwise plan a longer push.

Leg 4: Mid-Caribbean → Colón, Panama (Days 22–28+)

Distance: ~300–380 nm.
Route: Continue SW, staying well east and offshore of the Nicaraguan coast for safety. Approach Colón from the north. Head to Shelter Bay Marina (popular for Panama Canal prep) or Cristobal.
Sailing: Trades should carry you nicely until closer to Panama, where winds can lighten.
Crew change: Colón / Panama City (PTY airport) has excellent international connections.

Broken into ~One-Week Legs (Crew Change Friendly)
Legs are designed around 200–400 nm segments where possible, though this is mostly an offshore passage with limited natural stops. Crew changes are trickier than the Caribbean route — plan around major ports or accept longer legs.
Leg 1: Colón → Las Perlas Islands (or direct toward Malpelo) (Days 1–6/7)

Distance: ~150–250 nm to Las Perlas + onward.
Route: Exit the canal area (from Shelter Bay or Flamenco), head southwest into the Gulf of Panama, then to the Las Perlas archipelago (e.g., Contadora or Isla del Rey). From there, continue toward Isla Malpelo (approx 03°59'N, 81°36'W) as the major waypoint.
Sailing: Variable winds early; possible motoring or light reaching. Good provisioning stop in Las Perlas.
Crew change: Las Perlas has limited but possible access via Panama City flights + ferry/private transfer.

Leg 2: Las Perlas/Malpelo → Crossing ITCZ → Approaching Galápagos (Days 7–14)

Distance: ~500–650 nm.
Route: From Malpelo, head SW/south. Stay flexible — sail south until you pick up SE trades (often near or south of the equator), then adjust west toward the islands. This is the main open-ocean leg with potential light winds and squalls.
Sailing: Mix of reaching and upwind work depending on ITCZ position. Expect 100–140 nm/day average.
Crew change: Difficult mid-leg — best to plan full passage or stop only at destination.

Leg 3: Arrival & Island Hop (Days 15+)

Distance: Final 100–200 nm approach.
Recommended arrival ports (yacht-friendly):
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Wreck Bay), San Cristóbal — Often preferred first stop from Panama (easiest check-in for many).
- Puerto Ayora (Academy Bay), Santa Cruz — Busier, more services/provisioning.
Sailing: Steady trades on approach. Anchor bow-and-stern in surge-prone bays.
Crew change: Excellent airports on both San Cristóbal (SCY) and Baltra (near Santa Cruz) with international connections.