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Mission Panamania 05: Sailor Showers & Land Ho! (Sailing Curiosity)

August 27, 2017 · 28 min · 220K views · Panama

What this video covers

A 43-ft Leopard catamaran completes a passage from Fort Lauderdale to Bocas del Toro, Panama, navigating through varying sea states and wind conditions.22:05 The crew encounters 10- to 15-foot seas and squalls before the wind dies, forcing a final motor-sail approach.14:21 Upon arrival, the vessel anchors in the harbor to await the 8:00 a.m. opening of the marina and customs office.20:36 The check-in process requires four copies of all documentation, including vessel clearance, passports, and pet import papers for cats.26:00 Total entry fees include $15 for the taxi, $20 for customs, $20 for immigration, and $41 for agriculture, with the cruising permit pending for the following day.26:25 The crew notes the importance of dressing conservatively in town and emphasizes the necessity of having multiple printed copies of all ship and personal documents to avoid delays during the clearance process.25:07

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