Sailing Family in the Bahamas [E321]
19 January 2025 · 19 min · 3K views · White Cay
What this video covers
Alex and Cory sail their boat through the Bahamas with their two young children, navigating from White Cay in the Berry Islands to Rose Island and eventually to Shroud Cay in the Exumas. The transit to Rose Island covers approximately 44 nautical miles and takes seven to eight hours under broad reach conditions.10:04 During a subsequent passage to Shroud Cay, the crew encounters 10 to 20-knot winds and significant heel, which complicates galley operations and causes items to shift in the cupboards.16:04 To mitigate the heel while cooking, the crew adjusts the boat's heading closer to the wind.15:59 The family manages seasickness with medication and maintains a pace of one or two activities per day to balance boat maintenance, editing, and childcare.7:58 Upon arrival at Shroud Cay, the crew notes a high density of approximately 70 anchored vessels.18:32 The family concludes that adjusting their daily activity volume and prioritizing basic hygiene routines is essential for maintaining a sustainable liveaboard lifestyle with children.8:34
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