Eleuthera | E022
8 September 2023 · 8 min · 215 views · Royal Island Harbour, Eleuthera
What this video covers
Yacht Zen Again cruises the central Bahamas, navigating a 40-mile passage from Nassau to Eleuthera.0:29 The crew anchors at Curran Island to shelter from westerly winds before reaching Twin Sisters Bay, where they visit the Glass Window Bridge and the Queen's Baths.1:09 Hatchet Bay serves as a primary base, offering all-around protection and access to local limestone caves, including Hatchet Caves.1:43 In Rock Sound, the crew explores the Ocean Hole, Cathedral Caves, and the Boiling Hole.4:15 While visiting Governor's Harbour, the crew anchors at Cupid's Quay to avoid poor holding, landing their dinghy at the fish fry area.5:49 Approaching bad weather forces a return to Hatchet Bay, where the vessel remains for two weeks.6:19 The crew eventually transits Current Cut to reach Royal Island Harbour, timing the passage with slack water to manage a one-knot current.7:20 They wait one additional week at Royal Island Harbour for a weather window to continue north toward Great Abaco Island.7:11
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