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A sailboat cruising the San Blas Islands navigates between Isla Pulladas and the "swimming pool" anchorage in Calle Holandes.▶ 1:41 The crew encounters "Cullo de Pollo" winds, which can reach 40 to 50 knots and blow vessels toward the islands during hurricane season.▶ 1:08 While maneuvering in the crowded swimming pool anchorage, the boat’s right engine gearbox cable repeatedly loosens, forcing the operator to anchor in a less congested area to perform a temporary repair using metal wire and Teflon tape.▶ 3:25 The vessel, which has a 3.3-foot draft, anchors in sand where depths are approximately four feet.▶ 5:01 The crew utilizes Navionics for navigation and visits a local establishment, Ibn's Beach Bar & Restaurant, for fresh bread and dinner.▶ 7:31 The anchorage features clear, shallow water comparable to the Bahamas, though the area remains susceptible to sudden squalls and shifting weather patterns.▶ 10:08

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