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Sailing from Colon to San Blas and back, Panama

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Sailing from Shelter Bay to Guna Yala (San Blas) and back.

    This isn’t a very professional op. I’ve recently bought my first boat and am currently doing some work and home-making on her near Colon.

    I’m looking for some crew to help for the sail to San Blas and back. Leaving approx the 19th of April and aiming to be back by the 7th for vessel haul out.

    Sailing experience preferred but not completely necessary. Cooking skills would be also be a plus as I’m a little hopeless.

    3 berths available. A “double” V berth, a single on the sofa and a double in the aft cabin. There’s also a hammock on deck. I would sleep in one of these ideally but can move depending on sleeping arrangements.

    I’ve done a reasonable bit of sailing but I’m new to the boat and the area so this’ll be a learning experience x

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Sustainability
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Carpentry
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I’m from the UK unfortunately so you’d be forced to experience British culture…

    The Culture of the indigenous Guna people in Guna Yala (San Blas) is significantly more interesting though.

    I can teach what I know about sailing.

  • Help

    Help

    Some help with provisioning and prepping the boat, an extra hand to hold the wheel and pull some ropes while sailing and a bit of cooking.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    3 berths available. A “double” V berth, a single on the sofa and a double in the aft cabin. There’s also a hammock on deck. I would sleep in one of these ideally but can move depending on sleeping arrangements.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The islands are very beautiful for exploring and snorkelling.

    Cleanliness would be appreciated, at least as much as possible on a boat.

    There is a small gecko that lives on the deck. We generally keep out of each other’s way but he’s a chill guy to hang with sometimes and he eats the flies.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 896346158447

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The image depicts two weathered wooden boats on grass, with a small child sitting in one and a hut in the background, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white sailboat floating on the ocean, with a small island in the distance, set against a bright blue sky.
The image shows a sailboat in the water with a rope attached to it, and a person is standing on the boat. The background is a body of water.
The image depicts a man posing on a dock in front of a large sailboat, with the boat\'s mast and rigging visible against a blue sky.

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