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Sailing to Freeport for the Big Test: Survey & Sea Trial!

11 March 2025 · 24 min · 3K views · The Bahamas

What this video covers

Connor and the crew depart Montecube in Nassau aboard their Leopard 62, Big Lost, to transit 60 nautical miles north to the Berry Islands.0:42 They plan to anchor near Goat Key before crossing the channel to Freeport for a scheduled survey and sea trial.0:55 During the passage, the crew raises the mainsail and catches a wahoo.10:42 Upon arrival in Freeport, the crew cleans the vessel’s exterior to prepare for the upcoming inspection.20:38 Connor and the crew discuss the potential sale of the boat and their transition to a new vessel, noting the financial and time costs if the survey fails and they must return south.17:25 The crew spends seven hours cleaning the boat to remove salt buildup from the rigging and deck.21:56

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