SAIL AND DIVE BOCAS DEL TORO IN PANAMA.

Have you dreamed about the ultimate sailing vacation to an area infrequently visited by sea with spectacular diving, beautiful visits mild climate, and wonderful people? If so, then you need to join the crew of Two If By Sea in the Bocas del Toro of Panama.

In June, 2009, Tibs embarks on its grand voyage from the BVI's to Australia. We call it TOT which means TIBS on Tour and is also the name of the traditional British Naval drink, a TOT of rum.

A few lucky charterers will be able to share in the wonder of TOT aboard TIBS, as she is affectionately known by her crew. Captain Steuart and Mate Fran Rattle, offer the very best of everything: Sailing, Diving, Water Sports, or just 'chillin-out'. Do as much or as little as you like...the choice is yours.

Fran & Stu, have been with TIBS since she was new (and it shows in the love and care that they give her. They have a love of adventure, travel, people, sailing, diving, and just having fun. Great food and drink are also important to them as you will discover from Fran's cooking and Stu's cocktails.

TIBS awaits you. Plan now for that special adventure vacation you've been dreaming about.

Ever been on a diving boat with two PADI Professional Dive Instructors (Stu and Fran) with new equipment and no more than 6 guests? That's why diving on board TIBS is something really special. We have been told that "It's diving at its best but it's not all diving." Diving is directly from the back deck of TIBS. No rendezvous diving, no uncomfortable dive boat, and no other divers to think about. We are self-sufficient and have our own compressor and full dive gear including SeaDoos on board.

Why Panama
Steuart and Fran chose Panama as their first stop because of the superb sailing grounds and relative obscurity of the wonderful Bocas del Toro, just a few short hours from the US. There's fishing, diving, hiking, visiting indigenous peoples and peaceful beautiful sailing with seldom another boat in sight.

About Panama
Panama lies at the crossroads of two Oceans and two Continents. The diversity of wildlife is stunning. The people are genuinely friendly. And Panama is one of the safest places in Central and South America according to a recent News Week survey.

If you have time at either end of your charter, you should visit the Cana. There are tours available and even a trip on a day boat to transit the locks. Panama city is vibrant at night especially the area around the Amador Causeway with its excellent restaurants and night life.

Weather
As a Central American country Panama enjoys tropic weather with temperatures in the 70-90 degree range, and a rainy season.