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She Joined the Crew… Then We Swam with Sharks! 🦈🐷 | Sailing Bahamas
26 May 2025 · 14 min · 211K views · Compass Cay, Exumas, Bahamas
What this video covers
The crew of Doodles explores the Exuma Island chain in the Bahamas, visiting Compass Cay, Rachel's Bubble Bath, and Big Major Cay.3:45 To reach these destinations by dinghy, the crew removes excess weight and shifts passengers forward to achieve a plane, maintaining 16 knots over an eight-mile transit.3:16 At Compass Cay, the crew swims with nurse sharks in the marina, which charges a $15 per person landing fee.4:07 They then visit Rachel's Bubble Bath, a natural pool formed by waves breaking over a reef at low tide, and Big Major Cay to see the swimming pigs.6:28 The crew notes that the pigs can become aggressive when food is present.10:34 The day concludes with dinner at the Staniel Key Yacht Club.12:38 The crew uses a Highfield dinghy for these excursions, emphasising the importance of a capable tender for cruising.9:09
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