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New Bikini Crew Joins the Boat! Sailing to Paradise in the Exumas
15 June 2025 · 24 min · 301K views · Staniel Cay, Exumas
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Doodles transits from Staniel Key to Warderick Wells in the Exuma National Park, Bahamas, a journey of approximately 20 miles.3:16 During the four-hour motor-sail, the owner troubleshoots a refrigerator failure caused by a faulty power monitor, which he bypasses to restore cooling.5:03 He also manages a minor hydraulic leak at the helm by periodically topping off the fluid.2:13 Upon arrival at Warderick Wells, the crew secures a mooring ball in the park, where fees are $50 per night.10:08 The excursion includes hiking the sharp limestone trails of Boo Boo Hill, where cruisers traditionally leave driftwood signs, and using a Highfield dinghy to explore the area.19:15 The owner utilizes e-collars to manage the behavior of his dogs, Cougar and Merlin, while ashore.9:01 The transit highlights the necessity of maintaining onboard systems like water makers and refrigeration while navigating the shallow, current-prone waters of the Exumas.
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