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Anissia and Tom, aboard their sailboat *Vagabond*, navigate the San Blas Islands in Panama while preparing for a Panama Canal transit.13:59 The crew spends the holiday season anchored in the San Blas archipelago, enjoying local lobster and snapper while socializing with other cruisers, including the crew of the vessel *Zingaro*.4:30 During these passages, the boat maintains speeds of approximately 6.8 knots in 11.7 knots of wind, performing better than the owners initially expected.6:25 The crew explores traditional Kuna houses and engages in spearfishing, though they report inconsistent results in finding fish.8:50 After departing the San Blas, the vessel moves to Linton Bay Marina, where they prepare for the canal transit.17:23 The owners express frustration with the administrative complexities of coordinating the canal passage through the Marine Traffic Coordination office.19:32 The trip concludes with the crew departing Linton Bay for Shelter Bay, positioned at the entrance to the Panama Canal.17:30

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