December 11, 2015 update: Jaruco made through the canal with ease and from last update 2 1/2 hours from destination- Los Suenos. Friends of InTheBite recently transited the Panama canal. Here is what a Panama Canal itinerary looks like. Who has made the transit? Good day!! Dear all, Please find below Panama Canal southbound transit program for MY JARUCO; December, 2015 09 1545 Pilot boarding time at Flats area 09 1716 Entering Gatun Locks 09 1836 Clearing Gatun Locks 09 2151 Entering Pedro Miguel Locks 09 2226 Clearing Pedro Miguel Locks 09 2246 Entering Miraflores Locks 09 2351 Clearing Miraflores Locks FYI, boat crew must be stand by on VHF channel 12/16 waiting for Cristobal Signal Station final pilot instructions. Remark: – The above mentioned transit program is subject to change from Panama Canal Authority. Best regards, CRISTIAN SANCHEZ Operation Department Here is a link to the live Panama Canal Camera. http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html
