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 (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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