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Family sailing the world a Day in our life in Panama Episode 484
28 March 2026 · 23 min · 10K views · Panama
Girl swings from rope above dinghy in turquoise water
What this video covers
A family cruising in Panama uses a 3.6-meter Highfield CL 360 tender for daily activities, including spearfishing, surfing, and provisioning.3:50 The crew emphasizes the utility of a larger tender for active cruising, noting that gear for multiple divers quickly consumes available space.4:46 When spearfishing, the crew prefers guns without safety mechanisms to ensure reliability and focus, citing instances where jammed safeties prevented successful shots.2:23 To conserve propane while remote, the crew bakes sourdough bread rolls on the stovetop rather than in an oven, flipping them to cook both sides in approximately 10 minutes.18:54 When equipment fails, such as a laptop screen, the crew adapts by using a television as an external monitor for video editing.19:47 The day concludes with the crew managing tidal changes to prevent their dinghy from drifting away while exploring a remote island.13:54
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