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Sailing To *Remote* Ragged Island Bahamas ----- (Day 40/100 Water World Challenge)
26 July 2025 · 11 min · 7K views · The Bahamas
What this video covers
Daniel sails his boat to Ragged Island in the Bahamas during the 40th day of a 100-day, off-grid challenge.▶ 0:00 Navigating light winds and variable sea states, he manages the autopilot and balances his sails to maintain a heading toward Dunkin Town.▶ 1:18 He identifies shallow, unmarked hazards near Quay Verde, noting depths as low as seven feet, and warns a fellow cruiser, Nicole, to avoid these areas.▶ 6:20 Upon arrival, he executes a sail-in anchor maneuver without using the engine, a practice he has maintained since departing White Bluff.▶ 7:43 The anchorage at Ragged Island provides protection from the swell, though he notes the presence of an airport that restricts drone flight.▶ 9:13 After anchoring, he scouts the beach and meets other cruisers.▶ 10:13 The passage highlights the challenges of cooking and maintaining a steady course in light, downwind conditions while managing shallow-water navigation in the Bahamas.
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