This Was Our Most Miserable Passage Yet E364
11 January 2026 · 18 min · 631 views · Abrahams Bay, Mayaguana
Sailboat plows through choppy blue sea under bright sky
What this video covers
A 16-hour, 81-mile passage from Crooked Island to Mayaguana in the Bahamas requires motor-sailing into 10-to-20-knot easterly winds and 2-to-6-foot seas.3:27 The crew reports significant discomfort and seasickness during the transit, noting that rounding the northeast corner of Crooked Island creates a cape effect that accelerates wind and shifts it directly onto the nose.11:31 Upon arrival in Mayaguana, the crew anchors in Abrahams Bay, where they experience heavy rolling at night due to the vessel's position relative to the reef.12:44 Relocating the anchor further behind the reef significantly reduces the motion.13:29 The crew remains in Mayaguana for nine days waiting for a weather window to cross to Turks and Caicos, as persistent east-southeast trade winds and the onset of hurricane season limit safe passage options.10:26 The crew emphasises the necessity of using channel markers when navigating the shallow, reef-strewn entrance to Abrahams Bay at low tide.6:18
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