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#58 THE 007 LOCATION IS REAL! We Dove into the Most Famous Cave in the Bahamas.
11 July 2026 · 30 min · 1K views · Thunderball Grotto, Exuma Cays
Divers swim through sunlit cave in turquoise water
What this video covers
The crew of the 40-foot sailboat *Califa* performs preventative maintenance on their electric windlass while anchored in the Exumas, Bahamas.▶ 6:00 After discovering that the unit’s four mounting studs were loosening under heavy load, the owner installs double nuts on each stud to prevent further vibration and potential failure.▶ 6:45 The crew notes that electric windlasses require careful operation to avoid structural damage from excessive force.▶ 7:07
During their transit through the Exumas, the family visits Pig Beach to swim with feral pigs and explores a nearby underwater cave famous for its appearance in the 1965 James Bond film *Thunderball*.▶ 10:57 They recommend visiting the cave at low tide for easier access.▶ 11:23 While anchored, the crew observes numerous nurse sharks congregating beneath the hull, noting that the sharks remain docile despite the presence of swimmers.▶ 12:52 The family also manages waste disposal at local island facilities, which charge a flat fee per drop-off regardless of volume.▶ 12:08
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