Stuck in Nicaragua

Even though the Palembang arrived at the Port of Corinto on February 2nd, the delays continue to mount.

For example we received this message from YachtPath:

As of February 7, 2012 the M/V “Palembang” is in Corinto, Nicaragua discharging Owners Cargo. 

This vessel did receive a berth late Saturday night and discharge operations did commence on Sunday morning. However due to a stowage issue this vessel will most likely not depart Corinto until Thursday, February 9th PM. We have Yacht Path personnel on the ground in Corinto and are following this situation very closely. We will provide updates as they are received.       

Followed the next day by:

As of February 8, 2012 the M/V “Palembang” is in Corinto, Nicaragua discharging Owners Cargo. 

However due to an arriving Cruise ship (“Queen Victoria”) our vessel was forced to anchorage position until additional berth space is available. We have been informed that our vessel should berth again late this evening and discharge operations will resume tomorrow morning. 

Bottom line, we have lost at least week in transport. Since all delays seem to be related to stopping at a port and we have two stops in Mexico before the Palembang sets sail for Victoria, I except the schedule will continue to slip.

The real rub is that my wife Karen, will not be able to make it out to Victoria because of business conflicts she had already juggled to meet the “latest published schedule” when the boat left Ft. Lauderdale. Further, Brian Pemberton, the owner of NW Explorations, is now also not going to be able to greet the boat due to a previously scheduled vacation.

Just like the loading at Ft. Lauderdale, it looks as if I may be flying solo on the unloading.