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The Trade Winds Return: San Blas High Season Begins
As the Trade Winds Arrive, San Blas Enters Its Signature Season of Fresh Breezes and Crystal-Clear Waters Every year, a unique climatic rhythm transforms San Blas into one of the most pleasant—and privileged—sailing destinations in the Caribbean. This rhythm begins when the Trade Winds return. But what exactly are the Trade Winds? They are steady, gentle-to-moderate winds that blow across a narrow band of the planet known as the tropical trade-wind belt , stretching roughly

Chris
Nov 26, 2025


Culepollo or "Chicken Butt": Short Summer Storms in San Blas Explained
Discover The Surprising Summer Storms of San Blas (and Why They’re Nothing to Fear) Every sailor who’s spent a summer in San Blas has heard of the mysterious Culepollo — a name as curious as the weather phenomenon itself. Known locally as Chocosana in the Guna language, these short but intense tropical squalls are part of the charm of sailing through one of the most pristine archipelagos in the Caribbean. The thought of a storm might sound alarming, but in reality, these br

Matt
Oct 14, 2025


What to Do if Bad Weather Hits the San Blas Islands and Cancels Your Sailing Trip?
Although highly improvable, in case of persistent bad weather, our catamaran charter service terms offer full100% refund on all payments ...

Matt
Dec 25, 2023
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