Developing my crew in Miami area for a Carribbean and Pacific trip in 2027
I'm looking for Competent crew in the Miami area to start sailing together now, in preparation for the below trip -
>Departing Miami top Panama February 2027
>Departing Panama to Galapagos March 2027 (pacific Puddle Jump) in early 2027
See the route / legs, below:
• Route: Miami → Bahamas (east side for protection) → Windward Passage (Cuba/Haiti) → open Caribbean → Colón.
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Leg 1: Miami → Georgetown, Great Exuma, Bahamas (Days 1–7)
• Distance: ~320–380 nm.
• • Crew change: Georgetown has an airport (GGT) with connections via Nassau.
Leg 2: Great Exuma → Great Inagua or Providenciales (Turks & Caicos) (Days 8–14)
• Distance: ~280–350 nm.
• Crew change: Great Inagua or Providenciales (PLS airport) both work well for fly-in/out.
Leg 3: Great Inagua/Providenciales → Windward Passage → South of Jamaica (or open water) (Days 15–21)
• Distance: ~300–380 nm.
• Crew change: Montego Bay (MBJ airport) is the easiest if you stop; otherwise plan a longer push.
Leg 4: Mid-Caribbean → Colón, Panama (Days 22–28+)
• Distance: ~300–380 nm.
• Crew change: Colón / Panama City (PTY airport) has excellent international connections.
Leg 5: Colón → Las Perlas Islands (or direct toward Malpelo) (Days 1–6/7)
• Distance: ~150–250 nm to Las Perlas + onward.
• Crew change: Las Perlas has limited but possible access via Panama City flights + ferry/private transfer.
Leg 6: Las Perlas/Malpelo → Crossing ITCZ → Approaching Galápagos (Days 7–14)
• Distance: ~500–650 nm.
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