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Sailing from Panama to Colombia on our 1986 catamaran [Ep. 63]
11 October 2024 · 39 min · 15K views · San Blas Islands
What this video covers
A 1986 catamaran, Supernova, completes an offshore passage from Shelter Bay Marina, Panama, to Cartagena, Colombia, with two additional crew members.0:20 The vessel departs the Panama Canal entrance, makes a brief stop in Linton Bay for minor plumbing and wiring repairs, and anchors in the San Blas Islands before beginning the final leg.3:19 Despite forecasts suggesting difficult conditions, the crew maintains boat speeds of up to 9 knots under sail, encountering heavy rain and lightning overnight.5:47 Upon arrival in Cartagena, the crew utilizes Navionics charts to navigate the port entrance and anchors near a dinghy dock.28:41 Checking into Colombia requires a mandatory local agent to handle the temporary import permit, cruising permit, and immigration formalities.30:22 The crew notes that officials strictly prohibit wearing sunglasses during immigration processing and advise against carrying AirTags.38:35 Future plans include sailing north to Santa Marta, Colombia, before attempting a weather-window passage to Aruba.31:16
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