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Huub, sailing a 38-foot catamaran, departs Panama City for a trial passage toward the islands near Costa Rica to test systems before a 4,000-mile Pacific crossing.2:26 After repairing a broken watermaker connection and applying anti-slip paint to the roof, the crew stops at Toboga Island.2:03 They anchor in a rollie anchorage, utilizing a soft shackle for the anchor bridle and deploying a Code Zero sail to maintain speed in light winds.4:48 During the transit, the crew navigates around floating debris, including a large tree trunk, and experiments with fishing lures.6:17 Upon reaching Naranjo Bay, they encounter a whale near the boat while anchoring.9:11 The journey continues to Isla Cebaco, where the crew attempts a river trail hike, finding the waterfalls dry due to the season.13:59 Throughout the trip, the crew manages mold in the Caribbean heat and tests the watermaker under load. The passage serves as a final shakedown for the vessel's rigging, sails, and mechanical systems.

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