Thought you might be interested in this update from Oyster's Logistics team. It gives one a sense of the organizational detail, and the advantage of going with a well-staged rally vs. on your own.
Did you know that the Pacific side of the Canal is EAST of the Atlantic side? Check it on Google Maps.
Example email from the organizers follows...
Did you know that the Pacific side of the Canal is EAST of the Atlantic side? Check it on Google Maps.
Example email from the organizers follows...
Hello from Oyster - Shelter Bay, ColonShelter Bay ArrivalWe have arranged that yachts can fuel at Shelter Bay Marina on arrival (i.e. There is no need to take a berth and pre-pay as previously stated in the Rally Guide), please settle your account for fuel by cash or credit card in the Marina Office after berthing. Diesel price at Shelter Bay is currently:$4.36/ US gallon up to 1000 litres$4.30 / US gallon over 1000 litres$4.24 / US gallon over 3000 litresAt Flamenco Marina on Pacific side current price is $4.13/US gallon. All prices are duty free.Please let me know roughly how much fuel you expect to require on arrival at Shelter Bay along with updated ETA if not already advised.
Panama Canal Transit UpdateThe Panama Canal is currently in high season for yacht transits and boats are experiencing a delay of six days on their expected transit dates. With Carnival festivities about to commence waiting times are expected to increase. However, the Panama Canal Authorities are being very co-operative in assisting the Oyster World Rally fleet, and have given us the following schedule for transits. This is a few days in advance of their forecasted dates.Departing 16 February:Aequitas 47 BuoyAMELIE 53 BuoyStiarna 47 BuoyWolfhound 54 BuoyPEARL OF PERSIA 54 BuoyOm Shanti 54 BuoyBabe 54 BuoyDREAMS COME TRUE 56In Flagranti 54 BuoyCrazy Daisy 56Fario 56Departing 17 February:Proteus 65VALENTINE 66Sotto Vento 65Departing 18 February:Pandemonium 82Lush 88Departing 19 February:
Quester 56 Buoy*LUNA 62Chinook 56 BuoySpent 56 BuoySULANA 56 BuoyPurusha 56 BuoyLegend 57Satika 57 BuoyMariela 56 BuoyYantina 56 Buoy
Yachts will be rafted in either two’s or three’s as indicated above, with the yacht name in capital letters in the centre of the ‘nest’. Yachts on the outside of the nest (and those transiting in pairs) will need to have bow line, stern line and two spring lines rigged and ready for connecting to the centre yacht.All yachts will transit over two days, spending a night in the Gatun Lake. *Those yachts marked ‘Buoy’ will tie alongside a large mooring buoy in the lake, the remaining yachts will anchor in 125-150 feet of water.In case of problems with the mooring buoys, all yachts should be prepared to anchor. Those commencing transit on 17th & 18th may be able to use the buoys if no smaller yachts require them. You will be advised by your Pilot on the day.All transits are expected to follow the same approximate schedule:DAY 113:00 Yachts are expected to be anchored in the ‘flats’ area outside of the canal, awaiting the arrival of their Advisors / Pilots.16:00 Expected arrival time at first lockAnchor/ raft to buoys overnight, Advisors/Pilots will leave for the night.DAY 206:00 Advisors/Pilots arrive on board15:00 Transit Complete, Advisors/Pilots will disembark at Buoy Number 8 (off La Playita), yachts to proceed to their chosen anchorage.Panama Canal Briefing – 15th FebruaryWe will be holding a briefing in the upstairs lounge at Shelter Bay Marina starting at 09:00 prompt on Friday 15th February to run through the arrangements for the Transits. Two people per yacht may attend the briefing. At some earlier point we will try to arrange a less formal get-together so that yachts can make arrangements for sharing lines and line handlers for the transit if necessary.A limited number of Panama Canal Lines are available to rent from Pesqueros Chandlery in Shelter Bay. The price is $80/ 4 lines, plus a $120 deposit which is refundable when the lines are returned to the Pesqueros shop on the Pacific side of the Canal. I have not yet reserved any lines for yachts who have requested them as will wait to see if you wish to work out line-sharing amongst the fleet. If you wish me to go ahead and reserve lines for you please confirm by email.Fort San Lorenzo Party – 15th FebruaryTransport to the party will leave Shelter Bay slightly earlier than previously thought at 11:30, as the National Parks Authority have allowed us access to the Fort until 16:00.Berthing on Pacific SideAs expected unfortunately neither Flamenco nor La Playita marina have spaces available for the fleet. They do however have a record of our arrival dates and will advise if any spaces become available. The anchorage on La Playita side of the causeway seems offer the best protection from current wind conditions, and we are hoping to receive a special rate for dinghy dockage shortly.The team at Shelter Bay Marina and the Dock Restaurant are working hard to cater for our arrival. Details of their plans will be advised in a separate email in the coming days.Look forward to seeing you all in Panama,DebbieDebbie JohnsonEvent Manager, Oyster World RallyOYSTER YACHTS
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