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Sailing Life Begins: Our First Days Living Aboard with Baby | Sailing Sunday VLOG 284
1 June 2025 · 20 min · 10K views · Saint Marys, Georgia
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sunday transitions from full-time RV living to life aboard their vessel, preparing for a passage from Fernandina Beach, Florida, to the Bahamas.Watch After storing their fifth-wheel trailer, the owners perform maintenance, including cleaning the boat and mounting two Highfield dinghies—a CL 340 and a 310—on the davits and bow.8:29 They intend to sell the 310-model dinghy alongside the boat, as they are considering an upgrade to a larger vessel for their growing family.9:08 Departing Fernandina Beach at 05:00, the crew navigates a 1.5-knot current while exiting the marina.13:32 They motor-sail toward St. Augustine to avoid afternoon thunderstorms, planning to hop down the Florida coast before crossing to the Bahamas.13:46 The crew manages the boat’s departure by tying lines short and using fenders to counter current-induced pressure against the dock.15:25 Despite rocky conditions exiting the channel, the crew maintains a speed of approximately 7 knots.16:47
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