Best period to visit the San Blas islands ranges from November to August. Leaving the out the months of September and October might be a good idea due to the rain and squalls that occasionally appear in the region. The Archipelago of San Blas and the more than 365 islands that compose it is known to be the best and very last untouched Caribbean sailing destination. We mentioned in other posts how Panama has no recorded hurricanes and no major storms like for example the windward islands, including the BVIs, USVIs, Bahamas, St Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda, etc. This point might seem irrelevant, but it is not. Hurricanes are something very serious that can wipe out entire fleets like it die some years ago in the BVIs As said , luckily, San Blas and the whole Panama is not in the way of such destruction. Adverse climatological episodes in San Blas, although not common, can happen. Tropical storms or the famous local "chocosana" or "culopollo" are local storms that can occur from May to October, originate in Colombia and run through the whole San Blas to later continue up to Costa Rica . This phenomenon brings rain, thunder and wind to the San Blas region and can last up to 45 minutes. This adversity is taken into consideration not only for deciding which anthorages are the right ones but also for inbound and outbound flights as well as road and water taxi transfers. Best time to visit San Blas depends on your interests. High season December - April brings more sailboats and tourists to the region, not that it gets very busy though, whereas May to November tends to be much quieter and laid back. High season - Low season charter conditions are somewhat similar Rain is basically a rare episode during the high season. Adverse climatological circumstances in the busiest months are something very are limited to higher winds than usual that can be forecasted and taking into consideration when designing the corresponding catamaran charter itinerary. During the central months of the year, we might see sporadic rain showers that tend to last up to an hour. Tropical weather in Panama translates to humidity and heat which is a match to take into consideration. When booking your catamaran during summer or if someone in your group is sensitive to the heat, no matter the season. it is is highly advisable to choose one with air conditioning like the Salina 48. You might not need the A/C during the day, but at night and while sleeping it’s a different story and a good night sleep puts you in the right mood. Turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking and inviting locals are the norm in San Blas throughout the year. Abundant marine life is also persistent throughout the year and a delight to observe while on your catamaran cruise. San Blas is an inviting travel destination that with plane transfers is an easy reach from Panama CIty and offers a complete change of scenery if approached the right way. An enriching and life changing experience that can bring new perspective and understanding. San Blas Islands Sailing Charters.

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Sailing Rules of the Road When Sailboat Meets Sailboat There are only three basic possibilities, and three basic boating rules of the road to follow, when your sailboat approaches another sailboat. Rule 1: When you are on the same tack as the other boat, the leeward boat has the right-of-way. Rule 2: When you are on opposite tacks, the starboard tack boat has the right-of-way. Rule 3: If you are overtaking the other boat, or it is overtaking you, the boat ahead (the overtaken boat) has the right-of-way.

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Oggi giornata turistica! Dopo una mattina di pulizie sentiamo Paolo e ci organizziamo per vederci nella parte coloniale, di fronte alla cattedrale. Così facciamo, chiamiamo il nostro caro Taxista Aurelio e viaggiamo veloci verso la capitale. Abbiamo scoperto che la Repubblica Dominicana conta 12 milioni di abitanti di cui un terzo solo in Santo Domingo. Facendo un breve paragone, Milano ha 1,3 milioni di abitanti e Roma 2,8 milioni. Vi lascio immaginare il traffico… Comunque sia, arriviamo al nostro appuntamento in anticipo! Paolo è una persona che vive qui da 34 anni, una vita. Ci racconta come sia la vita qui, come sia stato arrivare in un periodo in cui era ancora tutto molto più indietro. Ha visto crescere la Repubblica Dominicana, diventando cavaliere del consiglio generale degli italiani all’estero e assistendo ad una crescita continua di italiani insediati qui. Andiamo a pranzo da Leonardo, ristoratore pugliese con locale sulla marina. Un pranzo che chiudendo gli occhi ci fa sentire a casa: taglieri di affettati, formaggi e vino rosso tutti di firma italiana. Si unisce con noi a pranzo Alberto, anche lui ristoratore di santo Domingo, che da 27 anni vive qui. Ha aperto un’enoteca/ristorante con 450 vini italiani a menù. Continuiamo a passeggiare e scoprire angoli tipici del luogo. Una giornata all’insegna della scoperta, di nuove conoscenze e di vita del posto. Ci leggiamo domani, con un’altra partenza.. Andrea

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