LE VOYAGE DE NAMASTE · video

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The crew of the sailboat Namasté manages daily logistics and technical upgrades while cruising through Guna Yala, Panama. To address failing house batteries, the owners travel to Cayo Limones to purchase a new 200-amp lithium battery.5:43 Before installation, they isolate the system by opening the main circuit breakers and disabling the solar charge controllers via the Victron app.6:39 After replacing two heavy AGM batteries with the lighter lithium unit, they reconfigure the Victron settings to the "Smart Lithium" profile.8:09

The crew also sources fresh water from a river source in Rio Diablo, navigating shallow, mangrove-lined waters by dinghy to fill containers.1:18 When local supply boats arrive at their anchorage, they purchase fresh produce and chicken to avoid a 12-nautical-mile trip to Nargana during high-wind conditions.9:30 After upgrading their electrical system, the owners donate their old, degraded batteries to local Guna residents, who use them for low-draw lighting.11:25 The crew hosts guests for three days, sailing between anchorages including Esnadoup and Wal Saladup, while engaging in local fishing and community activities.9:41

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