Panama - Sailing the San Blas islands | E019
19 March 2023 · 11 min · 124 views · Linton Bay Marina
What this video covers
Nicki and Mike sailed Yacht Zen Again from Santa Marta, Colombia, to the San Blas Islands, Panama, on a two-day downwind passage.0:27 After clearing customs at Puerto Obaldia, they navigated the poorly charted eastern San Blas islands using Bauhaus charts to avoid hazards and floating debris from heavy rains.2:57 While isolating due to a COVID-19 infection, the crew traded with local Guna Yala people for lobsters and molas.2:46 They spent the Christmas season in the western San Blas, visiting Barbecue Island, Banedup, and Chichime before sailing to Linton Bay Marina.7:21 At Linton Bay, the crew replaced nine-year-old engine mounts with new units from Polyflex.9:11 The installation failed to align with the shaft, requiring the fabrication of custom mount bases with circular adjustment holes to achieve proper alignment.9:34 During the multi-week repair, they also built a new saloon dining table and explored the local mangroves near Panamarina.10:13
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