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Huub departs Isla Fuerte, Colombia, for a 90-mile overnight passage to Puerto Obaldia, Panama, to clear customs before entering the San Blas archipelago.0:26 Due to light wind forecasts, the transit requires motoring.0:39 Upon arrival in Puerto Obaldia, the crew encounters significant swell in the anchorage and utilises a stern anchor tied to a tyre to stabilise the vessel.3:25 Clearing into Panama requires cash in US dollars for anchorage and entry fees, as the region lacks ATMs.4:21 The process involves biometric checks for neighbouring country arrivals, which can cause multi-hour delays.5:25 After clearing, the vessel proceeds to Puerto Perme, a protected anchorage within the Guna Yala region, before continuing to Isla de Piños.5:40 The Guna Yala region is characterised by semi-autonomous governance, isolated villages, and limited infrastructure.7:53 The crew notes the importance of carrying sufficient cash for regional fees and warns of floating debris, such as tree trunks, encountered during the coastal transit.

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