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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Set to be one of the flagship sport events of the British summer in 2025, Portsmouth will welcome thousands of fans to the city’s historic dockyard and harbor. SailGP’s close to shore action - which sees its identical fleet of F50 Catamarans reach speeds approaching 100 km/h (60 mph) - will take place on the Solent against the backdrop of iconic local attractions such as the Spinnaker Tower and Southsea Castle.

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Returning back to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight in August 2020 after sailing single-handed around the world in Fathom, My Vancouver 28. Check out my 2 part film: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-TVP7dP56ezfWlLJSTVKhL0GkKdKIvLd My Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thomdarcy My Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yachtfathom My website: http://www.thomdarcy.com #sailing #sailingaroundtheworld #solosailing #solosailor #singlehandedsailing #circumnavigation credit to Nik Taylor for the video

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Think you know what’s inside your boat? Think again. Bolsa core might be cheap and easy, but it’s also water-absorbing and hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. Upgrade to foam core for durability, water resistance, and peace of mind. Don’t let hidden flaws sink your adventure! 🚤✨ #McConaghyBoats #Nautitechcatamarans #NEELtrimarans #multihullsailing #cruising #shorts

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Docking a sailboat is a common challenge for new sailors. The key advice? Use spring lines! What's your go-to docking tip? Let us know in the comments. #SailingTips #Docking #NewSailor #BoatingAdvice

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