Sailing Big Lost · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 40-ft catamaran Big Lost navigates the Guna Yala territory of Panama, traveling from Puerto Obaldía to Isla Pinos. During the transit, the crew manages anchorages in tight, reef-protected areas alongside other vessels, including La Vita Shred and Bedouin.5:05 They perform a recalibration of their speed-through-water sensor by stopping the boat in calm conditions and updating the chart plotter.26:04 While anchored at Caledonia, the crew experiences significant discomfort from biting midges, or "no-see-ums," due to a lack of wind.24:20 Upon reaching Isla Pinos, they tour the village with a local resident, observing infrastructure improvements such as solar panels provided by the Panamanian government and a communal water system.29:30 The crew documents the evolving cultural traditions of the Kuna people, noting the integration of modern technology like the Yappi payment app and the shift in housing construction as residents return from the mainland.32:07

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