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Sailing from Caribbean to Bahamas
21 June 2025 · 42 min · 15K views · Caribbean Sea between Antigua and Puerto Rico
What this video covers
A Leopard 50 catamaran transits from Antigua to the Bahamas, covering approximately 700 nautical miles via Puerto Rico and Great Inagua Island. The crew maintains an average speed of 7 to 8 knots under trade winds, utilizing a full mainsail and genoa, occasionally reefing the main and genoa to manage 30-knot gusts. During the passage, the crew addresses recurring engine issues caused by water in the fuel system by clearing the injectors.7:53 Electrical power management becomes a concern when the generator fails to charge the battery bank, requiring the crew to run one propulsion engine at 1600 RPM while underway.22:22 Navigation involves avoiding shallow coral heads near the Ragged Islands and utilizing apps to identify suitable anchorages, such as the remote Hogsty Reef.21:21 The crew deploys an Oxley parasail in light-wind conditions to maintain speed on a 110-degree apparent wind angle.32:34 The passage concludes with arrival at the Ragged Islands, navigating by daylight to avoid underwater hazards.33:54
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