If you have been following our journey, you know Hazel has carried us down the full length of the Mississippi, across the Gulf of Mexico, through the Caribbean Sea, and safely through the Panama Canal. Now we have pushed into the vast Pacific, finally on the long blue road toward Hawaii. On every leg of this adventure, Peter has lobbied for a stop at an island so he could enjoy “island time.” As captain, I have always insisted that true island time belongs to the Pacific, whe

Adriana joined Hazel so she could finally reunite with Peter and make the Panama Canal transit together. She hadn’t seen him since early January, so once we reached our destination at La Playita Marina in Panama City, the two of them rented a car and slipped away into the countryside for some much needed quiet time. You’ll see glimpses of their adventure in the photos to come. While they’re off enjoying a well earned escape, I have the honor of readying Hazel for a 5,000 mile

Our new advisor, Daniel, joined Hazel today, and what an addition he is. With twelve years of experience advising for the Panama Canal, he brings a depth of knowledge shaped by a workforce of more than 9,000 people who keep this engineering marvel running. He’s also a computer technician for the canal, a reminder that Daniel wears many hats and has worked his way up through a long list of roles. Meanwhile, this captain stayed laser‑focused on keeping Hazel well clear of the g