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This is WHY WE DO IT! Cruiser PARADISE - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 236
27 September 2019 · 24 min · 306K views · Ragged Islands
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos anchors in the Ragged Islands at the southern tip of the Bahamas to practice kiteboarding and foiling in remote, shallow waters.2:45 While navigating the area, the crew maintains a depth of at least one meter under the 2.1-meter keel, relying on charts to identify safe passages.14:26 The vessel utilizes a Mantis anchor for secure holding in the sandy, clear-water anchorages.15:17 Daily life involves managing low food supplies, including repurposing bug-infested split peas, and performing maintenance tasks like haircuts on deck.10:56 The crew documents the environment using drones and GoPro Hero 7 cameras, specifically capturing time-lapse footage of the Milky Way in an area with minimal light pollution.22:03 They also observe significant plastic debris on the windward side of the islands.6:43 After several weeks of isolation, the crew prepares for a passage to the USA, navigating shallow sections with depths as low as 3.7 meters.23:35
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