As much as we tried to make light of the turn of events, we agreed that we were, now, in a potentially life-threatening situation. 

Once the meat ran out I had started planning lentil-this and tinned chickpea-that… when Gerald’s fishing line quivered and the next four days menu planning was resolved.

As we spend our final few days in Galapagos preparations are underway for the longest leg of our circumnavigation.

On board Walrus the other requirement for any recipe is that fresh ingredients are used before they start to rot. 

Finally the Galápagos Islands came into view and the challenges of the previous week faded from memory.

As Walrus makes her way from Panama to the Galapagos Islands, the crew faces tough conditions in the Pacific.

Transiting the Panama canal was an amazing experience, every stage was orchestrated with purpose, precision and seemingly, perpetual movement.

Walrus and crew finally make the crossing from the Atlantic to the Pacific via the locks of the Panama Canal.

Paradise was within reach, the sight of a palm-thatched beachside bar beckoned us on. Careful navigation through uncharted waters brought us to the perfect spot to drop anchor.

Walrus and crew arrive at the San Blas Islands and take a couple of days to explore the archipelago.

As Walrus turned due west and St Lucia started to fade into the distance the winds were light and behind us, an ideal opportunity to raise the parasailor.

Walrus and crew complete the first leg of World ARC 2025 and arrive in Santa Marta marina.

Provisioning for the sail between St Lucia and Columbia was constrained by what could be transported by ‘blue trolley and dinghy’…

The week leading up to the start of the World ARC Rally was a whirlwind of boat maintenance, reconnecting with friends and family, and a varied schedule of social, administrative and informative events.

The World ARC officially begins on Saturday but before that the final preparations need to be made.

The serious business of preparing Walrus for her circumnavigation of the globe began in earnest over the following days.

In the week leading up to the official start of the World Arc 2025, the crew make repairs to Walrus and explore Saint Lucia’s shops and services.

This week’s Monday menu followed a visit by dinghy to the Massy Superstore in Rodney Bay Marina town centre.

About 30 nautical miles from St Lucia we first spotted the faint outline of land. After 22 days at sea, you can imagine the excitement.

Walrus and crew make the final leg of the Atlantic crossing to the island of St. Lucia.