We Came for San Blas… and Ended Up in a Rescue | Life at Anchor
We came to San Blas for calm anchorages and good company — but one ordinary day quickly turned into a rescue.
This is what life at anchor really looks like in the San Blas Islands.
After a month moving along Panama’s Atlantic coast, we finally settle into life at anchor in the San Blas Islands. From dinghy adventures and freediving attempts to picking up fresh focaccia bread and gathering with friends, these are the everyday moments that make cruising life so special.
But life on the water can change quickly.
One afternoon takes an unexpected turn and reminds us why community matters so much when you live at anchor. This episode is a snapshot of real cruising life — the calm, the connection, and the moments you don’t plan for.
In this episode:
🌴 Boat Projects
🛶 Dinghy adventures
🤿 Free diving and spearfishing
🔥 Beach gatherings with friends
⚠️ A rescue that brought everyone together
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Chapters:
00:00 Cruiser goes missing at anchor
00:12 Dinghy Ride for Focaccia
01:08 Freediving/spearfishing
01:33 Dinghy adventure before the storm
05:40 Cruiser rescue mission
10:19 Cruisers gathering at BBQ Island
11:13 Evening dinghy ride to dinner
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