In 1985 he started working at the Panama Canal Yacht Club in the accounting and customer service department. Years later he was also assigned the role of assistant Dock Master, helping and assisting yachts and sailboats in task related to: Arrivals and departures, Panama Canal transit, transportation and advising the captains of all available services related to this activity. Transportation to and from Airport to any Marina.
In 2009 when the Panama Canal Yacht Club closed its doors for the expansion of the port of Cristóbal, Rogelio decides to continue working independently helping cruisers providing all the services needed, including acting as an informal canal agent and also as a line handler on board in many Canal transits, making it easier for cruisers during their Panama stay.
Rogelio is also the local representative of the SSCA (Seven Seas Cruising Association), located in USA and Trans-Ocean from Germany.
In September of 2017, he received his license to operate as an Authorized Canal Agent.
Our mission is to meet all your needs, making the journey through Panama pleasant, by processing and facilitating the arrival, Canal transit, stay and departure of the vessels in an efficient and professional manner. We, at the Panama Cruiser Connection are looking forward to helping you so you can enjoy a more relaxed visit in Panama.