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Life Aboard "Mirage" As A Solo Sailor | A Perfect Day at Anchor in Spanish Wells, Bahamas
13 May 2026 · 24 min · 3K views · Spanish Wells, Bahamas
Solo sailor steps off boat into clear Bahamian water
What this video covers
Vlad anchors the Amel 50 Mirage at Spanish Wells, Bahamas, and walks through a full solo liveaboard day from 8 a.m. to sunset.▶ 0:10 The day opens with a 15-minute swim off the boat's built-in stern platform, followed by a workout, then breakfast — poached eggs in silicone molds, oatmeal with maple syrup, and espresso.▶ 0:10 He tests watermaker output using a TDS meter and a multi-element strip that checks nitrates, metals, pH, and alkalinity, confirming both the watermaker and an inline filter are performing normally.▶ 2:33 A two-hour remote workday follows, including a video call.▶ 5:58 Maintenance tasks include replacing batteries in distributed temperature sensors — one in the engine bay, one in a refrigerator — and scrubbing cockpit mold with a combined cleaner-disinfectant, a job he does roughly monthly after wet weather.▶ 9:22 He mixes two-stroke fuel for the dinghy outboard, then dinghies to Spanish Wells for fresh produce.▶ 13:31 Afternoon comfort comes from a full-size AC-powered fan rather than small USB models.▶ 12:46 The dishwasher runs on solar power with battery charge holding at 100% through a sunny day; hot water and the watermaker require the generator.▶ 18:15 A 110-mile passage is planned next.▶ 19:06 Evening temperature sits at a comfortable 72°F.▶ 19:24
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