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E44: Hunting for Crocodiles, and Getting a Boat Haircut
July 27, 2020 · 17 min · 33K views · San Jose Island, Panama
What this video covers
The crew explores the beaches of San Jose Island, navigating surfy landings in a Zodiac to search for crocodile tracks in freshwater ponds.0:34 After failing to locate wildlife, the crew harvests coconuts from trees near the shore.8:57 Later, the owner performs a DIY haircut on board using kitchen scissors lubricated with industrial silicone spray, aided by wine and a friend.12:09 The anchorage at San Jose Island hosts a social community of sailors who maintain a quarantine bubble, organizing regular beach potlucks, driftwood fires, and gear swap meets.15:04 The crew prepares fried plantain dumplings for a communal beach barbecue before departing for a Pacific Ocean passage toward French Polynesia.14:11
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