Why does this make me Nervous
August 9, 2026 · 17 min · Panama
What this video covers
The crew of Miss Lone Star completes customs clearance in Panama after arriving from Mexico.Watch The check-in process takes two hours and costs approximately $200.1:49 Following clearance, the crew departs at noon for a secluded island chain, navigating a 0.5-knot adverse current and 17-knot winds on a beam reach.2:59 The passage features a 4-foot swell with a 15-second period, providing stable conditions.3:13 Upon arrival at the remote anchorage, the crew expresses apprehension about being an all-female group in an isolated location, though they encounter only local fishermen and jet skiers.7:32 They spend the following day exploring the islands by dinghy and paddleboard, noting the area offers better internet connectivity than previous stops in Costa Rica.8:55 The crew uses Navionics for chart plotting and Olifly eSIMs for data connectivity between destinations.3:59
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