8 4.578 N, 82 50.945 W, Punta Balsa, Panama
We left Golfito at 6:00 am this morning. The skies were overcast, no breeze and the seas were flat as a lake as we motored out of Golfo Dulce. When we rounded the south end of the gulf, the winds picked up and we unfurled the yankee which helped us on our way. We passed the sailboat, Nuage, heading northbound, a sailboat originally from Vancouver, BC, heading back after spending 4 years in Ecuador and traveling in South America. They were surprised when Rich radioed them by name, as they had recently installed their AIS and had not been called by name before by a boat unknown to them.
Now we are anchored at Punta Balsa, Panama, our first stop in the country. Right now the anchorage is very rolly as the current moves us crosswise to the swells. Hopefully it will turn us around soon or it will be tough to get some sleep tonight.
Tomorrow we will head for Isla Gamez and Isla Parida as we explore this country.
Hola Panama
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