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How do we eat in the San Blas? S2/EP15
August 1, 2025 · 16 min · 4K views · San Blas Islands
What this video covers
Claire and Max, sailing the San Blas Islands aboard their boat *Namasté*, manage daily food supplies and waste disposal while preparing for a 40-nautical-mile passage to Linton Bay. With their refrigeration system inoperable, the crew relies on daily spearfishing for fresh protein, specifically targeting grouper and barracuda.8:03 They dispose of non-organic trash at a local restaurant on the island of Bandoup, as no formal waste management infrastructure exists in the archipelago.5:31 During their final days in the region, the couple visits neighboring vessels to socialize and gather technical specifications for a DIY watermaker installation.10:02 They inspect the watermaker setup on a Feeling 416 named *Naria* and learn to craft foghorns from conch shells, a process involving cleaning the exterior, sealing holes with resin, and carving an embouchure.13:28 The crew plans to depart for Linton Bay the following morning to capitalize on a narrow weather window with light winds, anticipating an eight-hour transit.10:31
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