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#42 18 DAYS AT SEA: We finally arrived in the United States by sailboat! ⛵🇺🇸
14 March 2026 · 55 min · 6K views · Hawaii
What this video covers
The crew of a 38-foot sailboat completes a multi-week passage from Martinique to Florida, navigating the shallow, coral-rich waters of the Bahamas. After anchoring for several days to wait out high winds, the crew transits the Nassau harbor, carefully timing their passage under a bridge with approximately two meters of clearance.8:42 Throughout the journey, the crew relies on Navionics to identify coral heads and shallow obstacles in water as shallow as 2.5 meters.22:59 To avoid customs fees, the vessel bypasses island stops, maintaining a continuous transit toward the United States for equipment upgrades, specifically lithium batteries.12:40 The final leg involves a 14-hour crossing from the Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale, requiring a strategic route south of Bimini to compensate for the Gulf Stream’s northward current, which can reach speeds of 3 knots.47:04 The crew manages onboard provisions by preparing simple meals and utilizing a mixer for smoothies while maintaining a constant watch for navigational hazards.39:27
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