Distance Pennant
Program

01/27/2026 - 03/29/2026:  4000+ nm... We hauled out at Marina Flamenco in Panama City from January 23 to February 5 for routine maintenance and fresh bottom paint. Once we splashed, we made a short 40 nm hop to Vista Mar Marina to keep chipping away at the project list. One big win: reinstalling all our newly reupholstered ceiling panels (special thanks to Red Rover, Freedom and Alchemy for sharing headliner information and experience). By February 27, we were back in Panama City, this time at La Playita Marina, where Gus, Bela, and Susan joined us for the Pacific crossing. The final days were a blur of provisioning, oil changes, putting up the storm panels, running wires for new cameras, and all the last-minute details that come with a big passage. Before we knew it, March 2 had arrived, and we were clearing out of Panama with our Zarpe in hand. On March 3 at 9:40 am, with full fuel tanks and a topped-up 200-gallon bladder, we officially set off for French Polynesia. Over the next 23 days, 1 hour and 17 minutes, we covered 3,930 nautical miles across the Pacific to Nuku Hiva. For the most part, we were treated to incredible conditions — steady seas, good weather, and a happy crew the whole way. Crossing the equator was a highlight, marked by a proper Shellback initiation. We arrived in the Marquesas Islands on March 26. Total distance to date: 21,198 nm

08/30/2025 - 01/26/2026:  863 nm... After clearing into Panama, we cruised to Isla Cavada and spent a week exploring all the islands that are part of Islas Secas. Our cruising continued and we anchored out until mid-September as we visited: Isla Brincanco – Ensenada Rosario – Bahia Honda (where we traded backpacks and clothes for fresh fruit) – Punto Naranjo – Las Perlas and all the islands within this archipelago. We spent time at Marina Flamenco, where we could explore Panama City, cruise back and forth to Las Perlas Islands, and make several land-based trips to Ecuador, Peru and Florida. After the New Year, we cruised to San Carlos and stayed at Vista Mar Marina for several weeks, and then made our way back to Panama City, where we hauled out the boat on January 23, 2026, for routine bottom maintenance in preparation to cruise from Panama to French Polynesia in early March. Total distance to date: 17,331 nm

04/29/2025 - 08/29/2025:  1,093 nm... in this part of the world, the summer months are called "the green season” (aka: rainy season).  The landscape in Costa Rica is lush, and the afternoon rain showers happen like clockwork. Our cruising stops -- a mix of marinas and anchorages -- included: Marina Papagayo (where we cleared into the country) – Bahia de Culebra – Playa Panama – Playa Nacascolo – Playa Blanca – Playa Hermosa – Las Catalinas (cool little town with an outdoor gym and brewery) – Playa Dantido – Bahia Potrero – Marina Flamingo (left the boat for 10 days for a quick trip back to the States) – Isla Plata – Playa Brasilito – Tamarindo –Samara – Bahia Ballena – Isla Tortuga – Cedros Island – Bahia Herradura – Marina Pez Vela in Quepos (where we stayed for a month to explore the parks, beaches and coastal towns) – Drake Bay – Puerto Jimenez – Bahia Rincon – Pargo’s Cove – Golfito – Fish Hook Marina – Cocos Island (spectacular scuba diving!) – Golfito (where we checked out of Costa Rica). We then cruised 12 hours into PANAMA where we anchored at Isla Gamez; the next morning (at high tide), we went to Boca Chica, where we cleared into the country.  Total distance to date: 16,468 nm

11/02/2024 - 04/28/2025:  3,248 nm... spent the month of November in Ensenada, Mexico, working on boat projects. We then cruised south along the west coast of the Baja peninsula, anchoring out along the way. By New Year’s Eve, we arrived at San Jose del Cabo. After a few days at the marina, we cruised into the Sea of Cortez to La Paz.  From La Paz, we cruised north along the coast to Loreto and then we crossed the Sea of Cortez to Topolobampo on the mainland side of Mexico. We enjoyed several days at Marina Palmira and then continued south to Mazatlan, where we got fuel at El Cid marina and anchored out at Stone Island. From there, our stops down the Pacific coast of Mexico (mainly all anchorages, except where noted) included: Isla Isabel (hike to see the blue-footed boobies), La Cruz (marina and anchorage), Puerto Vallarta (marina), Ipala, Chamela, Isla Pajarea, Tenacatita, Melaque, Barre de Navidad (marina), Bahia Santiago, Manzanillo, Punta Cabeza Negra South, Caleta de Campos, Isla Grande/Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Vicente Guerrero, Acapulco, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas (marina). We checked out of Mexico and did a three-day run along the coast of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and into Costa Rica – where we checked in at Marina Papagayo (and ran into fellow Nordhavn Film Festival judge Dave Abrams on the dock). Total distance to date: 15,375

09/13/2024 - 11/01/2024:  1,174 nm... traveled south along the Pacific Coast, with a good mix of anchoring out and staying at marinas, while exploring coastal life: Coos Bay/Charleston – Crescent City (hiked the Redwoods) – Eureka – San Fransico/Sausalito – Half Moon Bay Anchorage – Santa Cruz Anchorage – Stillwater Cove/Pebble Beach Anchorage (great views of the golf course!) – San Simeon Anchorage (visit to Hearst Castle) – Morrow Bay Anchorage – San Luis Obispo Anchorage – Cojo Anchorage – Santa Barbara Anchorage – Ventura – Avalon/Catalina Island Mooring – Newport Beach Anchorage – Dana Point. We departed Dana Point at sunset for a smooth 16-hour overnight run to Ensenada, Mexico. Total distance to date: 12,127 nm

06/19/2024 - 09/12/2024:  952 nm... circumnavigated Vancouver Island with our buddy boat, Coastal Raven N40. We fished along the way and enjoyed the small communities of Coal Harbor, Winter Harbor, Esperanza, Friendly Cove, Tofino, Ucluelet, the Broken Group, Bamfield and so much more. We spent most of September in Anacortes prepping the boat for cruising south, back to the Sea of Cortez. We are currently moving south along the Pacific Coast. The weather has been favorable; our bar crossings have been well-planned and relatively smooth; and we have really enjoyed the port communities of Westport and Astoria. Total distance to date: 10,953 nm

01/08/2024 - 06/18/2024:  934 nm... traveled to the Nordhavn Rendezvous in Poulsbo, WA, and then through the locks into Lake Union and Lake Washington. Cruised the San Juan Islands before meeting up with our buddy boat, Coastal Raven N40, to circumnavigate Vancouver Island. Our path took us slowly through beautiful anchorages in Desolation Sound, Discovery Islands, the Broughtons and up the northeast side of Vancouver Island. At 10 am on June 18, as we made our way around Cape Scott, we achieved our 10k milestone! Total distance to date: 10,001 nm

08/17/2023 - 01/07/2024:  1,192 nm... traveled south from Alaska and took our time to explore the coast of British Columbia. Cruised the Sunshine Coast, spent several weeks in Vancouver, and then cruised south along the east coast of Vancouver Island. Slowly worked our way to Anacortes to complete a few boat projects and are currently spending the winter cruising in Canada. Total distance to date: 9067 nm

04/01/2023 - 08/16/2023:  2,867 nm... traveled up the California/Oregon/Washington coast to round Cape Flattery to Neah Bay and Port Angeles and arriving in Anacortes on April 17. Hauled the boat out for annual maintenance and left for Alaska on June 1. Traveled with Coastal Raven through the San Juan Islands and Gulf Islands before crossing to mainland Bristish Columbia and up the Inside Passage to Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, Wrangel, Petersburg, Juneau, Hoonah, Sitka and many coves inbetween. Total distance to date: 7875 nm

03/11/2023 - 03/31/2023: 1058 nm ...Bahia Asuncion--Turtle Bay--Isla Benito--Adios Mexico, Hello USA--San Diego (marina)--Dana Point (marina)--Cabrillo Beach/Long Beach--San Simeon--Monterey (marina)--Half Moon Bay. FUN FACT... April 1 marks Year #1 of ownership!  Total distance to date: 5008 nm

12/01/2022 - 03/10/2023: 1440 nm ... La Paz (marina)--Ensenda Grande--Espiritu Santo--Muertos--Mazatlan--Isla Isabel--Matanchen/San Blas--Chacala--Isla La Pena--Punta Mita--La Cruz Bay--Yelapa--Punta Ipala--Chamela--Isla Colorado--Tenacatita--Melaque--Barra de Navidad (marina)--Cuastecomate--Tenacatita Bay--Isla Pajarera--Punta Ipala--La Cruz (marina)--Puerto Vallarta (marina)--Punta Mita--Cabo San Lucas--San Jose del Cabo (marina)--Magdalena Bay--Santa Maria Cove.  Fun fact: from Dec 1 through Jan 10, we only anchored out; our first marina stay on mainland Mexico was in Barra. Now we're doing the "Baja Bash" as we  head north to Anacortes, WA, for some routine boat maintentance before spending the summer in Alaska.  Total distance to date: 3950 nm

December 1, 2022: 2510 nm to date. After completing our Sea of Cortez loop, we enjoyed time in San Jose del Cabo before setting north to La Paz, one of our favorite areas. We have loved cruising the Sea of Cortez--hosting friends and family on the boat as we explore anchorages from La Paz  to Loreto. Now we're headed for Mazatlán on mainland Mexico. Follow our story on Instagram @mvgoodhook.

We boarded the boat (April 5) as new owners in San Jose del Cabo and spent a few days getting to know her before heading for La Paz.  Made a few trips back and forth between SJD and La Paz, and then started our summer loop around the Sea of Cortez...working our way from Southern Baja (Isla San Jose, Los Gatos, San Evaristo, Isla Danzante, Puerto Escondido, Loreto, Bahia Concepcion) to Northern Baja (San Francisquito, Bahia de los Angeles, Puerto Refugio) to Sonora (Puerto Penasco, Tepoca, Cabo Lobos, Agua Dulce/Isla Tiburon)...and all kinds of amazing anchorages along the way.