The Log of s/v Mentor
Meet the Crew
Who: Cindy and Dick Metler
Port: Seattle, WA
Table of Contents
Favorites
MENTOR, the boat
Design: Amazon 44
Builder: Hull and deck - Dieter Pollack
Systems and interior - Dick and Cindy Metler
Hull: Steel
Rig: Cutter
Length: 44 feet
Beam: 13' 8"
Draft: 6' 6"
MENTOR derives her name from Greek mythology. During the Trojan Wars, Mentor was the friend and counselor to Odysseus and tutor to his son Telemachus. In modern English, the word has become an eponym for a wise trustworthy teacher. We have needed such during the construction period and will continue to rely on what this boat can teach us as we heed her voice and head to sea.
26 February 2011 | Las Perlas Islands
25 February 2011 | Las Perlas Islands
24 February 2011 | Las Perlas Islands
23 February 2011 | Bahia Benao
21 February 2011 | Bahia Benao
20 February 2011 | Off Bahia Benao
18 February 2011 | Bahia Benao
16 February 2011
15 February 2011 | Isla Secas
13 February 2011 | Gulf of Chiriqui, Panama
12 February 2011 | Punta Balsa
09 February 2011 | Golfito
07 February 2011 | Drakes Bay
06 February 2011 | Puntarenas to Drakes Bay
02 February 2011
10 January 2011 | Seattle, Washington
31 December 2010 | Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua
19 December 2010 | Bahia del Sol, El Salvadir
17 December 2010 | 14 42’N:92 24’W
15 December 2010
Rent a Yurt; $600 Night
15 February 2011 | Isla Secas
The Secas Islands are about 20 miles beyond Isla Parida, and we had a nice sail in flat water. There is a fancy resort onshore that rents out yurts for $600. Our next stop is Isla Coiba, the largest island in Pacific Mesoamericas, tomorrow or the next day and are hopeful that the Panamanian government has reduced the fees for visiting this World Heritage Site and National Park. It was about $120/night for park fees and the right to anchor which is pretty pricey. On the other hand it is difficult to get to unless you have a boat so quite untouched. The island is part of the same mountain chain that includes Cocos Island and the Galapagos. It used to be a prison island and everyone steered clear but is now felon free.
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| Vessel Name: | Mentor |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Amazon 44 |
| Hailing Port: | Seattle, WA |
| Crew: | Cindy and Dick Metler |
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Meet the Crew
Who: Cindy and Dick Metler
Port: Seattle, WA
Table of Contents
Favorites
MENTOR, the boat
Design: Amazon 44
Builder: Hull and deck - Dieter Pollack
Systems and interior - Dick and Cindy Metler
Hull: Steel
Rig: Cutter
Length: 44 feet
Beam: 13' 8"
Draft: 6' 6"
MENTOR derives her name from Greek mythology. During the Trojan Wars, Mentor was the friend and counselor to Odysseus and tutor to his son Telemachus. In modern English, the word has become an eponym for a wise trustworthy teacher. We have needed such during the construction period and will continue to rely on what this boat can teach us as we heed her voice and head to sea.