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WE Sail the Exumas, Bahamas | Episode 29

18 September 2019 · 14 min · 13K views · Staniel Cay, Exumas

What this video covers

The crew cruises the Exumas in the Bahamas, navigating from Georgetown to Staniel Key and Warderick Wells. While anchored in Georgetown, the crew assists a buddy boat, Moose on the Loose, in recovering a lost 85-pound Mantus anchor that detached from its chain due to a failed connection.2:56 After retrieving the anchor, the crew sails north to Staniel Key to meet guests, encountering light winds of 3 to 8 knots and high temperatures.5:48 Activities include swimming with nurse sharks, visiting the local pigs, and snorkelling at Rocky Dundas caves and a sunken plane.8:00 The trip continues to Warderick Wells for paddleboarding and swimming.9:52 The crew notes that cruising costs in the region average approximately $100 per week, excluding entry fees.0:56 Proper securing of anchor hardware remains essential to prevent loss during deployment.

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