Sailing to the MOST POPULAR Destination in the Bahamas GEORGETOWN [E354]
26 October 2025 · 17 min · 1K views · Georgetown, Bahamas
What this video covers
Alex, Cory, Coral and Kai sail 56 miles from Black Point Settlement to Georgetown, Bahamas, in just over eight hours.5:14 The crew departs a rolly, westerly-wind anchorage at Black Point and times their transit through the cut to avoid tidal rage.0:18 During the passage, the boat maintains an average speed of 6.7 knots, occasionally reaching 9 knots, while navigating through 30-knot squalls that cause significant heeling and interior disarray.5:30 Upon arrival in Georgetown, the crew encounters a high density of anchored vessels, a sharp contrast to their previous two weeks of isolation.5:47 The family spends time snorkelling for conch and fish near coral heads and hiking the trails on Stocking Island.8:25 They also prepare for the arrival of guests by running errands and restocking supplies at local grocery stores.14:55 The passage demonstrates the importance of timing tidal cuts to ensure safe transit, even when weather conditions create challenging sea states and high-speed sailing.
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