La traduction française de cette page n'est pas disponible.Following a request from several participants in the Atlantic and Islands Odyssey, we have decided to organize a Pacific Odyssey in 2016, as long as we have a minimum of 10 paid-up boats.
It was agreed by all those interested that a March start from the Caribbean would be preferable. Based on this timing, participants will make their own way from the Caribbean or possibly the Bahamas or Florida to Panama.
A meeting on 5 April at Shelter Bay Marina in Panama will give everyone the possibility to stop on the way in the ABC Islands, Colombia or San Blas Islands.
Route and dates
Jimmy Cornell with John Halley at Shelter Bay Marina
Individual pursuit to Panama – boats may start on the date of their choosing but must be in Shelter Bay Marina (Panama) on 5 April.
| 5 April | Rendezvous at Shelter Bay Marina |
| 6 April | All boats will be inspected in accordance with the Pacific Odyssey rules and regulations |
| 7 – 8 April | Panama Canal admeasurements |
| 10 April | Start of Panama Canal transits |
Arrangements will be made for individual boats to complete outward clearance formalities in Shelter Bay. This means that they will be able to proceed to Galapagos on completion of the canal transit. The passage to Galapagos will be run as a pursuit leg (no formal start as each boat will start on its own).
| 11 – 13 April | Start Panama-Galapagos |
| 17 – 20 April | ETA Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island) |
| 21 April | Baquerizo Moreno rendezvous |
| 18 – 24 April | In Baquerizo Moreno. Each boat will be cleared in with the assistance of the local agent. Participants will be able to join day excursions to neighbouring islands. |
| 25 April | Transfer to Puerto Ayora. |
| 26 – 29 April | In Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island). Participants will be able to join day excursions to neighbouring islands. |
| 30 April | Start Puerto Ayora – Atuona (Hiva Oa) |
Entry fees
Cost per boat if 20 boats sign up: $3800
Cost per boat if 15 boats sign up: $4300
Cost per boat if 10 boats sign up: $4800
The above fees are for boats under 50 ft LOA.
Boats over 50 ft LOA will pay a $1000 surcharge.
Cornell Sailing will cover the following expenses
- Panama and Galapagos agents fees
- Transit fees and canal expenses including rental of additional fenders and mooring lines
- Administration costs
- Dealing with all formalities for Galapagos permits
- Tracking (for boats equipped with Iridium Extreme or Go – or purchase of Delorme tracker from the organisers)
- The presence of a coordinator on location in Panama (5 – 13 April) and Galapagos (16 April – 1 May)
- Rally Control thoughout the event
Participants will cover the cost of the following:
- Cruising permits in San Blas and Panama
- Immigration/visa fees in all places en route
- Customs, overtime and other clearance fees
- De-ratting/fumigation certificate for Galapagos
- Fee for additional local crew for the Panama Canal transit if the yacht’s crew is under 5 persons
- Galapagos National Park fee ($100 per person in 2015)
- Any local fees charged to visitors
- Marina fees in Panama
- Port and other fees in Galapagos
- Inspection and cleaning of hull by professional diver if required on arrival in Galapagos
- Difference in cost of Panama Canal transit if current fees are raised in 2016
Formalities in Galapagos
Photo: NO REGRETS
Formalities for cruising boats have become extremely stringent. Our local agent will obtain the compulsory permit for stopping and visiting the islands, but each yacht owner will have to submit in good time to Cornell Sailing the various documents that are required. A list will be sent when joining the event.
Each boat must also comply with the strict regulations concerning the requirement of having a clean hull. It is therefore strongly recommended that those who need to renew their antifouling, should do so while in Shelter Bay.
How to Join
Please contact info@cornellsailing.com for more information.
- View the entry list (PDF-26 January 2016)
- More information on Panama, Galapagos, French Polynesia
