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Solo Round-the-World Sailing #05 - Exploring the San Blas Islands (Panama)
19 March 2025 · 15 min · 25K views · San Blas Islands
What this video covers
Pablo Berrus departs Linton Bay, Panama, with a guest to sail 45 miles to the San Blas Islands.2:01 The transit involves sailing against wind and waves before shifting to a beam reach.1:30 Upon arrival, the crew secures a mandatory cruising permit and displays the Guna Yala revolution flag, which is required for navigation in the region.3:26 Maintenance tasks include cleaning the hull, inspecting the propeller, and checking the anodes while anchored at Cayos Chichime.6:01 The crew explores local islands, including a stop at Dock Island to view a shipwreck, before moving to Cayos Limon and Benedu.9:25 Later, an attempt to enter a river ends when shallow water—less than a palm’s depth—prevents passage, forcing the boat to turn back to avoid grounding.14:03 The crew encounters multiple squalls during the coastal navigation and observes local living conditions, noting that some island residents lack solar power and rely on gas-fired ovens for baking bread.13:36
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