EVERYTHING went WRONG | Sailing without an engine to Andros Island [WI Ep 105]
3 September 2020 · 23 min · 2K views · Great Bahama Bank
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Bath experienced a series of mechanical and structural failures while navigating toward Andros Island in the Bahamas. The diesel engine failed to start due to suspected air in the fuel lines and injector pump, forcing the crew to sail into Morgan's Bluff without auxiliary power.2:39 During the transit, heavy seas caused water to flood the bow and anchor locker, soaking the interior.4:08 The vessel also suffered a broken boarding ladder after all mounting screws sheared off in rough conditions, and the VHF radio ceased functioning.5:29 After anchoring at the northern tip of Andros Island, the crew repaired the ladder using wood glue and new screws and explored the nearby Captain Henry Morgan's cave.10:23 They later sailed 35.5 miles south to Fresh Creek, utilizing a gennaker and jib in gentle conditions before switching to a smaller headsail as wind increased.20:13 The engine remained inoperable, requiring the crew to navigate narrow, shallow channels under sail alone.21:12
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