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Sailing to the San Blas Islands [Ep. 49]
5 July 2024 · 38 min · 15K views · Linton Bay
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Supernova departs Linton Bay, Panama, for a coastal passage to the Chichime islands in the San Blas archipelago.0:05 With wind speeds averaging two to four knots, the vessel motors the entire distance to ensure a daytime arrival, avoiding the hazards of navigating shallow, poorly charted island entrances at night.6:02 The crew utilizes Navionics for route planning and obstacle avoidance while navigating the reef-strewn waters.6:49 Upon arrival, they anchor in the Chichime anchorage, noted for its protection from heavy swells by a surrounding barrier reef.14:09 Local regulations in the San Blas Islands prohibit non-locals from fishing or spearfishing, with the exception of invasive lionfish.34:08 The crew explores nearby islands, including a site featuring the wreck of a ferry from the San Blas Ferry Company, which ran aground while attempting to salvage a beached catamaran.30:33 The passage highlights the necessity of careful navigation in reef-heavy areas and the importance of timing arrivals for daylight visibility.
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