Is it Safe to Sail in the San Blas Islands? The San Blas Islands is the safest and most unique year round cruising grounds for all kinds of travelers in the world. Unlike other parts of the Caribbean, the archipelago of Guna Yala is a hazard free region thanks to the indigenous communities and their close watch on all situations. If you have traveled or sailed the Caribbean for sure you have at least had an encounter with some of the pushy locals that often show up next to the boat demanding some sort of collaboration in one way or the other. Merchandise and tours of dubious nature at unreasonable prices are offered from their colorful boats; pricey lobster and other goods are also pushed with insistence. Cordially denying any of the offers might work at times but the reality is that most of the times it just doesn’t work and if the situation is not handled correctly it quickly escalate into and uncomfortable situation. Touristic sail grounds all over the Caribbean and the rest of the world for that matter come together with that sense of uneasiness not found in parts of the world where tourism is limited and no big yacht charter agencies are found like the San Blas Islands. Throughout the years, locals indigenous have had the chance to continue developing their own approach to what a conscious and respectful with the ecosystem life should be. Having sailed the San Blas islands for years we can say that the only reason San Blas is still for the most part intact and the best Caribbean sailing destination is due to the fact that the land, the islands, cannot be sold to foreigners or any outsider not part and the indigenous community. With self determination like in the San Blas autonomous region comes the agility in any process needed to maintain order in any way and that includes security. Closed indigenous communities are excellent when it comes to dealing with any security issues. In case of any event or alert such as the approach of a local squall or culopollo-chokosana, response by not only the Guna authorities but also from all chiefs or sailahs and the whole boating community is swift. A catamaran cruise in the San Blas islands is not only completely safe but also a mind enriching experience that will stay with you for years to come.

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This is how it was! XO Boats as the Official Media Boat of the 35th America's Cup.

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On day 85 out of 90 in Southeast Asia, I crashed on the motorbike while filming myself. This was a gentle crash. A few minutes later, I crashed again while going downhill. The motorbike I rented had no rear brake and so I was trying to navigate the steep dirt roads with only the front brake. Any cyclist/motorcycle rider knows the danger in that... The second crash was a doozy and I bruised my knee pretty good... Still hurting a week later. (Yes Mom and Dad, I've been to both the hospital on the island, and my doctor here at Stanford. I'll be fine.)

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Each cruise aboard the new Sun Odyssey 350 is an invitation to enjoy the simple pleasures of life at sea. #SunOdyssey350 #SunOdyssey #boating #sailboat #sailing #jeanneau #boatlife #jeanneauboats #jeanneaulife #jeanneaustyle #sailinglife #jeanneauexperience #sailinginstagram #sailingday #sailingadventure #sailinglovers #sailingpassion #sailinglifestyle _________________________________________________________________ For more than 60 years, Jeanneau has passionately supported those who love the sea with their quest for happiness and excitement on all the oceans, with the aim of making boating accessible to all. Our strength lies in innovation and the optimal functionality of our #sail and #powerboats. From the implementation of each project, our teams work together with naval architects of global renown, who pass on their expertise and ingenious ideas. Jeanneau offers an extensive range of powerboats and sailboats. 🛥 The powerboats are the Cap Camarat, Merry Fisher, Merry Fisher Sport, NC and DB Yachts. ⛵ The sailboats are the Sun Fast, Sun Odyssey and Jeanneau Yachts. 🌊 We design boats that are in line with all your different ways of loving the sea. High-performance boats with unrivalled seakeeping. Boats with elegant lines and a timeless style. Boats for living on where the layout and comfort have been ingeniously thought out in every detail. Boats at the service of your on-the-water experiences: a shared moment of accessible, authentic pleasure. Jeanneau. Pure experience. For more news, follow us on LinkedIn (@Jeanneau), Instagram (@jeanneau_official) and Twitter (@EtsJeanneau).

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3 Friends jump in a crusade to sail an inflatable sailing dinghy on the Skeleton coast and around various locations of Namibia. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube for the final Reveal

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