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Sailing Solo Through Calm Bahamas Waters at Sunrise
16 March 2025 · 10 min · 112K views · Sea of Abaco
What this video covers
Bobby departs Walker's Cay solo with his dogs for a 60-mile passage to Green Turtle Cay in the Bahamas.0:07 After four days of 30-knot winds, the weather settles into calm, glassy conditions, allowing for a nine-hour motor at 7.5 knots through the Sea of Abaco.4:09 Navigating the shallow Bahamian waters requires careful attention to tides, as the vessel maintains a 6.5-foot draft.6:14 During the transit, the depth drops to 1.6 feet beneath the keel in shallow sections, prompting the operator to slow to 2–3 knots to mitigate grounding risks.6:03 Upon arrival at White Sound, the lack of available mooring balls and the notoriously poor holding ground necessitate securing a slip at the Green Turtle Club marina.6:46 The passage concludes with the arrival of crew member McKenzie, who joins the vessel at the dock.7:29 Managing a 6.5-foot draft in the Bahamas requires precise tidal planning and slow speeds in shallow areas to prevent damage during potential groundings.
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