Sailing the San Blas islands | E049
April 3, 2025 · 6 min · 296 views · Panama
What this video covers
Yacht Zen Again completed a 1,200-nautical-mile passage from St. Martin to the San Blas islands in Panama, marking the conclusion of a 12,000-mile, two-year North Atlantic circuit.2:39 The crew maintained east-southeast winds of 15 to 20 knots, allowing for consistent wind vane steering.0:54 Near the Colombian coast, the crew monitored forecasts for strong winds and currents known to create rough sea states.1:15 During the transit, an Insta360 camera was lost overboard, forcing the crew to rely on iPhones and an older underwater camera for documentation.1:19 After arriving in the Eastern Hollander Keys, the vessel spent two weeks at Linton Bay Marina before motoring 30 miles to Shelter Bay Marina.2:49 The final approach passed the busy port of Colón, which features heavy commercial traffic entering and exiting the Panama Canal.4:28 While at Shelter Bay, Mike inspected the mast rigging to prepare for a South Pacific crossing and assisted another vessel during a canal transit to gain experience.5:10
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