The Miraflores Locks
Hello All,
I spoke with the boys this morning and all was well. They were indeed delayed last night entering the Gatun Locks. They anchored in Lake Gatun for what was left of the night and were up early this morning making their way with their pilot, Fernando, towards the next locks. First should be the Pedro Miguel Lock - a single lock. Next will be the Miraflores Locks (a set of three) which have an excellent web cam at the following link:
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html
The estimated time of arrival at Pedro Miguel is 9:00amPDT/12:00EDT 1600Z.
Not much warning, I know. Zac didn't expect to be passing through so quickly this morning.
I don't think we will have the problems seeing Intrepid like we had last night - the web cams at Miraflores are very clear. We will be meeting on the blog comments (at the end of this blog post) if you care to join us. You don't need to have a Google account - you can post anonymously and then sign your name at the end of your post.
Take Care & Enjoy!
Marianne
I spoke with the boys this morning and all was well. They were indeed delayed last night entering the Gatun Locks. They anchored in Lake Gatun for what was left of the night and were up early this morning making their way with their pilot, Fernando, towards the next locks. First should be the Pedro Miguel Lock - a single lock. Next will be the Miraflores Locks (a set of three) which have an excellent web cam at the following link:
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html
The estimated time of arrival at Pedro Miguel is 9:00amPDT/12:00EDT 1600Z.
Not much warning, I know. Zac didn't expect to be passing through so quickly this morning.
I don't think we will have the problems seeing Intrepid like we had last night - the web cams at Miraflores are very clear. We will be meeting on the blog comments (at the end of this blog post) if you care to join us. You don't need to have a Google account - you can post anonymously and then sign your name at the end of your post.
Take Care & Enjoy!
Marianne
posted by Zac at
8:14 AM
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I have lost my low res. How far "out" will we be able to watch? Not sure how much work is getting done in many corners of the world this morning!
I feel like leading a cheer right now! This was a fantastic experience. Many thanks to all who added something, such as photos.
Congrats to Zac and all of the the team!
Papajock
Just emailed the webcam guys or gals!
Wanted to thank them for making this day extra special!
Three cheers for the webcam gang...!
And now it's time for tea!
Bye all.
UK friend
Just sent my email thanks! They did an incredible job as Zac went through - it was so fantastic of them.
Thanks for the posting of the picture. That's a great shot.
Don T
Just got home - have I missed him?
TRULY GUTTED!
:'(
I'm speechless! What a great day here on the blog....great day!
Zac is officially homeward bound!
OKAY.......tears are a flowing. THANK YOU Jesus for this opportunity to watch. Protect Zac as he travels home.
Wow, what a morning. This is such great fun. I can't believe how emotional this is, when Intrepid came into view the tears just started falling.
The Miraflores web cam operater has no idea how many people appreciate his efforts to keep Zac in view as long as possible. Thank you so much!
Marianne, I can only imagine how proud you must be. Thank you so much for helping us enjoy this GREAT ADVENTURE!
Go Zac Go!
Mona
Tucson, AZ
Trevor
I only just happened to log on to the webcam as he was centre-stage on the Hi-res cam.
You have missed it - but someone has offered to post the video captures later.
DD (UK)
PS - Just emailed the guys at the webcam to thank them for keeping Intrepid in view on the low-res.
I just watched Zac go through the Miraflores Locks!!!! How exciting!!!!
I could read "Intrepid" on the side. We tried to watch last night, but couldn't see ...it was too dark. Have a good sail home!
Hugs to you & your family!
Martha Holley, Ventura, California
This was so cool!
I just emailed a thank you to the canal guys.
Homeward bound!
Glenn in Washington state.
*throws toys out of prams and sulks!
:-<
@Leslie
Being unemployed does have a few benefits! :)
Bad luck on missing it!
DD (UK)
Just sent my thank you email to Panama as well. What an incredible job they did in making it possible to see Intrepid for so long.
What a morning...
Have a great day, everyone! It's been a blast!
Zac, now you can make that long awaited "right for home"! Yes, thank you Lord!
OK tantrum over now that I've stuffed myself full of Chinese take-away as consolation.
My excuse is sleep deprivation... up until 2.30am last night squinting at white dots on the Gatun cam then up at 6am for another 12 hour shift - I think maybe I can start to relate to what Zac went through approaching Grenada, at least to some small degree.
Anyway, undoubtedly disappointed that I missed it (and then not by much) BUT it really couldn't be helped by anyone & all will be mitigated by the recording somebody has undoubtedly made so I can try to relive it through that.
Finally:
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LAURENCE & MARIANNE!
;-)
Here the screen caps, both hi and low rez. View them numerically backwards :-)
Large full size pics, 7 mb zip file.
http://dc117.2shared.com//download/5856141/6aa1dde4/zac.zip?tsid=20090519-140033-b612df95
Oh no i missed it:{..just my luck...out of the office for a few... still exciting reading all the post!! Happy Anniversary!!
Laura
Answered prayers, celebration of resolve, joys of parenthood, tears and applause from friends worldwide, old glory, Intrepid and Zac! How does it get any better!?!?
Frank - Overland Park, KS
should be start at 26 and work backwards, from when they arrive to going through the lock etc.
@Frank from Overland Park --- beautifully said.
@Anita --- now you can finish painting.
Thank you, Marianne, for trusting all of us to behave. It was amazing to be part of a huge chat all centered around Zac. Thanks for sharing him with all of us!
Blessings -
Marie
What grand coverage of another amazing milestone for Zac. As parents of the Pura Vida crew, we loved knowing you could share the day.
Where do we e mail our thanks to camera person at Miraflores?
OK now that missed Miraflores, im determined to be in MDR!! I have all good intentions but the way my luck is going.. Zac's going to come in while im in Havasu for my husbands 50th..i sent him a card a few weeks ago requesting dates that would work for me hahaha..JK Zac.
Do we have an ETA at all for MDR?
So fun reading all the post..i can't believe i missed it:{ but all the pictures were great!!
Happy Anniversary M&L
Laura BD
@Anon - email address for webcam operator is: ccvm-uso@pancanal.com
DD (UK)
There aren't words to express the feelings inside. My heart is bursting with pride and joy for Zac. We can't even know the joy Marianne, and Laurence must be
feeling. Thank You, and Happy Anniversary.
@Anon - email address of webcam operators is: ccvm-uso@pancanal.com
DD (UK)
Awesome pix of Zac! What a day! I too, have emailed the webcam crew and gave them thanks!
Make the right turn, Zac and have a safe journey home!
WHAT KIND OF REPAIRS TO YOUR BOAT DO YOU FIND ARE MOST COMMONLY NEEDED ??
Those are very cool, life like images of Miraflores:) Got to go there with hubby:)
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