July 19, 2013
Panama City, Panama
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"TANG"
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I was going to delay this post a bit, but considering who just dropped anchor next to us, I HAVE to share the pix. Dang! It's TANG! The coolest sailing cat on the planet! Razor-thin hulls, high wingdeck, all carbon fiber, hybrid electric EMP and Lithium batteries, well-thought enclosed steering stations, and.... (you knew that was coming)... a full lightning protection system from Marine Lightning.
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This Greg Young design is absolutely awesome, hydrofoil and all! They're on their way to the Marquesas, stopping only a few days in Panama City... can't blame them!
MOEMITI
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That's the thing about Panama. Yachts just stay a few days on their way to far-away destinations. Take the splendid Outremer "MOEMITI," a full advertisement for French Polynesia. Who wouldn't want to follow this gorgeous Vahine to the end of the world? Claude and Annie are waiting for us in Papeete!
"KAYA"
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Another sailing machine, KAYA dropped anchor next to us on New Year's eve while in the BVIs. This souped-up, customized Dufour Nautitech is a beauty and the owners Yann and Cate made us feel welcome on board for an unforgettable New Year's Eve party. May we meet again!
"BANANA"
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This is the cutest cat and we've been bumping into them all over... Martha's Vineyard, Newport RI, Colon (Panama), Las Perlas (Panama). This St. Francis is home for a family of four. We're a bit behind them, but see you soon in French Polynesia!
So many more, but they move so quickly through the anchorage that I hardly have time for a photo. If 3 of this 4 cats are flying French flag, it's a reflection of what we see on the water. The French navigate, take their kids along, and keep moving. Now, let's get out of Panama and run after them!
Till next time...
dominomarie
Panama City, Panama
"TANG"
I was going to delay this post a bit, but considering who just dropped anchor next to us, I HAVE to share the pix. Dang! It's TANG! The coolest sailing cat on the planet! Razor-thin hulls, high wingdeck, all carbon fiber, hybrid electric EMP and Lithium batteries, well-thought enclosed steering stations, and.... (you knew that was coming)... a full lightning protection system from Marine Lightning.
This Greg Young design is absolutely awesome, hydrofoil and all! They're on their way to the Marquesas, stopping only a few days in Panama City... can't blame them!
MOEMITI
That's the thing about Panama. Yachts just stay a few days on their way to far-away destinations. Take the splendid Outremer "MOEMITI," a full advertisement for French Polynesia. Who wouldn't want to follow this gorgeous Vahine to the end of the world? Claude and Annie are waiting for us in Papeete!
"KAYA"
Another sailing machine, KAYA dropped anchor next to us on New Year's eve while in the BVIs. This souped-up, customized Dufour Nautitech is a beauty and the owners Yann and Cate made us feel welcome on board for an unforgettable New Year's Eve party. May we meet again!
"BANANA"
This is the cutest cat and we've been bumping into them all over... Martha's Vineyard, Newport RI, Colon (Panama), Las Perlas (Panama). This St. Francis is home for a family of four. We're a bit behind them, but see you soon in French Polynesia!
So many more, but they move so quickly through the anchorage that I hardly have time for a photo. If 3 of this 4 cats are flying French flag, it's a reflection of what we see on the water. The French navigate, take their kids along, and keep moving. Now, let's get out of Panama and run after them!
Till next time...
dominomarie