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Dirty Jobs & Superman Swim-Throughs (Sailing Curiosity)

November 19, 2017 · 20 min · 150K views · Panama

What this video covers

A crew removes a bird's nest from the radar array on their mast before departing a marina in Panama.2:31 To prevent birds from rebuilding, they consider installing a rubber snake or spikes.4:27 The crew explores Isla Bastimentos, hiking to Wizard Beach and snorkeling at Polo Beach, where they observe lobsters and reef fish.8:43 They note that heavy rainfall during the off-season causes mountain runoff, which significantly reduces water clarity for diving.20:07 Maintenance tasks include repairing a cracked stainless steel component, which requires disassembling the interior ceiling to access the mounting bolts.16:43 The crew departs the marina after a month-long stay, citing budget constraints and the desire to visit a local chocolate farm.19:41

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