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Ben and Ashley cruise the San Blas Islands in Panama, spending two months exploring the archipelago before preparing for a Panama Canal transit. The crew sources fresh water from a well on a small, otherwise deserted island and supplements their provisions by purchasing fish, lobster, and octopus from local Kuna people.2:50 They also wait for supply vessels, known as veggie boats, which arrive periodically from Colombia.5:29 Fishing efforts yield varied results, including a shark catch, despite the use of rusted hooks.4:55 After traveling to Colon on the eastern side of the Panama Canal, the crew completes the official measurement process and secures a transit appointment for March 6.9:45 With weather forecasts predicting 15 to 25 knots of wind, they plan to use kites for recreation before returning to the canal to finalize their passage.10:07

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