Catch & Cook in Cat Island BAHAMAS [E332]
25 May 2025 · 23 min · 2K views · Fernandez Bay, Cat Island
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat explores Fernandez Bay on Cat Island, Bahamas, navigating shallow sandbars that require manual dinghy towing to reach deeper water.3:44 The family utilizes the protected bay for snorkeling and foraging, catching a large crab that they cook using an induction plate.7:06 The crew notes that induction cooking saves propane but requires compatible stainless steel cookware.10:14
After departing Fernandez Bay, the boat motors 10 miles north to Ben’s Bluff, anchoring in 23 feet of water near a coral patch.17:29 During a snorkeling excursion, the crew attempts to spear fish, including a snapper and a group of permit fish, but fails to secure a catch due to a loose spear band and interference from a barracuda.20:57 The crew also explores a coastal cave arch where wave action creates significant pressure and noise.14:13 The anchorage at Ben’s Bluff proves rolly and rainy during a period of unsettled weather.22:16
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