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Unlimited water on a French billionaire's island in Panama | sailboat Silkap
October 1, 2023 · 17 min · 3K views · Bahia Honda
What this video covers
Ivo and Dajana, sailing the Pacific coast of Panama toward Mexico, navigate a 36-hour passage from Las Perlas to the vicinity of Bahia Honda.Watch During the transit, they encounter light winds but maintain a 5-knot speed due to strong favorable currents.2:19 The crew utilizes a solar oven for cooking and a watermaker for daily needs, noting that the region near Panama City and Las Perlas experienced persistent rain, allowing for rainwater collection.4:15 Upon arriving at a secluded, unnamed island near Bahia Honda, the crew discovers an abandoned-looking private estate owned by a French millionaire.10:15 The property features a hilltop observatory, a funicular, and functional outdoor faucets and showers.12:59 The crew uses kayaks to transport fresh water from these taps to the boat, enabling them to wash large bedding items that exceed the capacity of their onboard laundry machine.13:22 The anchorage offers protection, abundant fish, and solitude, as the area remains largely bypassed by other cruisers.5:57
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