The Panama Guide: A Cruising Guide to the Isthmus of Panama - Softcover

Zydler, Nancy Schwalbe; Zydler, Tom

9780963956637: The Panama Guide: A Cruising Guide to the Isthmus of Panama

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0963956639 ISBN 13: 9780963956637

Publisher: Partners Publishing Group, 1997

The Panama Guide, 2nd ed. is the most comprehensive guide written about the extraordinarily beautiful waters of the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Panama. It contains vital information for planning waterborne adventures along these fascinating shores. With 187 detailed chartlets The Panama Guide, 2nd ed. travels through the 365 islands of San Blas, explores the protected bays of Bocas del Toro, the green shores of the Las Perlas archipelago, the intriguing rivers leading into the tropical forests as well as the spectacular Panama Canal. This book includes explicit piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, lists of navigational aids, local services, customs regulations and recommendations for on shore activities.Nancy Schwalbe Zydler and Tom Zydler are long time contributors to nautical publications throughout the US and Europe including Cruising World, Yachting, Boat International, Sailing, Sail, Yachting World, Yachting Monthly, Classic Boat, Southern Boating as well as Le Chasse Maree, Zagle and Nautique. Nancy and Tom spent three years sailing their yawl Mollymawk throughout Panama to write this guide and have personally visited every area described. A full-color section featuring Tom Zydler's photography depicts the splendor and panorama of cruising in Panama. This tropical country boasts some of the most beautiful, colorful and wild natural scenery anywhere. The Panama Guide, 2nd ed. will show you the way to one of the most fascinating, yet virtually unspoiled cruising grounds remaining in the world. Features Transiting the Panama Canal Cruising the Isthmus of Panama including the San Blas Islands Coverage Areas Panama Canal Bahia Las Minas to Puerto Obaldia, including The San Blas Islands Rio Chagras to Boca Del Drago Balboa to Punta Burica Las Perlas and the East Coast

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Detailed descriptions of the San Blas, the Canal and more!
Alongwith detailed descriptions of hundreds of anchorages, cultural and historical information adds to the extensive data found in this book. Every island in the San Blas with a village and most of the uninhabited islets come to life with informative descriptions. The old "Spanish Main", the coast along the Caribbean, has seen little change in the past few hundred years. Panama Canal transit information makes crossing the isthmus trouble free. The islands of Las Perlas, the huge Gulf of San Miguel and the long Rio Tuira stretch across the pages. Included in the 186 chartlets the big island of Coiba, the Gulf of Montijo, Parida, Pedregal, David and many more anchorages along the south west coast make arriving in Panama from the west an interesting and pleasant experience. The five indigenous nations, the sultry tropical lagoons, windswept isolated beaches, the prolific sea life, mountainous shorelines and friendly, interesting and interested Pan! ! amanian people make Panama the perfect destination.

Synopsis:

This guide includes specific piloting instructions covering all coastal Panama, its major navigable rivers, and the San Blas islands and Las Perlas. It contains sketch charts, GPS waypoints, instructions for the Panama Canal, navigational aids and local information.

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