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Piggyville & The Whale - Sailing the Abaco Out Islands

12 January 2017 · 11 min · 168K views · No Name Cay

What this video covers

Jason and Nikki Wynn navigate the Abaco Out Islands, moving from Man Jack to No Name Key to wait for favourable conditions to transit Whale Cay Passage.0:15 The crew avoids the passage initially due to the "rage," a dangerous swell phenomenon occurring when Atlantic waves meet shallow coastal waters during easterly winds.0:52 After spending three days at No Name Key, where they visit the local feral pig population, they attempt the transit without external local reports, relying on the observation that other vessels have successfully navigated the cut.5:49 They motor through the passage with the mainsail raised to steady the boat against broadside swells.7:45 Once clear of the cut, they continue sailing at seven knots toward Marsh Harbour to restock provisions and access Wi-Fi.8:26

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