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James and Natalie, sailing the 40-foot catamaran Zephyr, spend three weeks cruising the San Blas Islands in Panama.0:32 The crew spends their time snorkeling, fishing near reefs, and paddleboarding between uninhabited islands in the Coco Banderas region.7:48 They observe a noticeable reduction in plastic debris on islands without Kuna villages compared to those with local settlements.8:22 While anchored in the Coco Banderas, the crew assists local residents by charging mobile phones for families lacking electricity.10:18 The pair celebrates Rosh Hashanah with friends on other catamarans, including the crew of Bella Damanda.4:04 After departing the San Blas, the crew plans to provision in Puerto Lindo before sailing toward Bocas del Toro.9:31 They note that the region has entered the rainy season, requiring careful navigation through reef-heavy waters during departures.12:10

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