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After transiting the Panama Canal and departing La Playuta Marina, the crew sails 35 miles to the Las Perlas Islas in the Pacific.1:11 They anchor at Isla Contadora, noting that Pacific anchorages experience more swell than those on the Atlantic side.4:58 While underway, the crew observes humpback whales breaching near the boat.2:53 To manage the significant tidal range in the Pacific, the crew uses the Navionics app to monitor tide levels, sunrise, sunset, and moon phases.12:05 Maintenance tasks include replacing corroded cables on the solar panel and constructing a new snubber for the anchor chain.6:55 The crew also explores Isla Chapera, where they attempt spearfishing, though murky water limits visibility.10:39 For navigation in the San Blas region, the crew relies on the Panama Cruising Guide by Eric Bauhaus, which provides detailed charts.3:51

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