Orignally we wanted to leave the boat in Panama - but we could not make it down there in enough time - we are really happy now cos we got to visit alot more places that we would of sailed right passed.
All the cruising guides and information we had on the river stated that the entrance was very difficult and needed to be timed with high water as the deepest channel through is only are 7 foot. Lots of boats have run aground on the sand bar and had to pay the locals to come and help them. Basically they would tie a rope to the top of the mast and heel you over so you can lift the keel over the bar. Sounds extremely dodgy.
However we had no trouble whatsoever on the way in or out. We had at least 2 foot beneath the keel at all times. Once your inside its amazing.
We decided to stay at Livingstone for the night as it was getting late.It was the first little town on the way to the river and you could only get there by boat. But we were a tadge worried to say the least when the immigration guys told us to move swifly on as it was too dangerous and the chances of getting robbed was high!!NICE village a !
We then had to nail the engine and get through the gorge and up to the first marina with about an hour or so to spare before sunset, so it was a little bit stressful.But the trip through the gorge was the best and one of the most scenic places ever.
Check out the pics below
Sailing up the Gorge!!
Gypsy Moth anchored outside Texan Bay Marina - made it by sun set by the skin of teeth!!
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