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A "Normal Day" Living Off-Grid on a Sailboat (Day 24/100 Day Water World Challenge)
20 April 2025 · 13 min · 10K views · Cat Island
What this video covers
During the 100-Day Waterworld Challenge in the Bahamas, the host attempts to secure food through land-based hunting and spearfishing while living off-grid. He constructs snares for wild hogs using Dyneema line near identified tracks and droppings, hoping to attract them with apples and lobster remains.3:12 A subsequent spearfishing excursion with a guest, Nicole, targets depths ranging from 40 feet to shallow shelf waters, though the mission yields no catch due to heavy debris and missed opportunities on grouper and cubera.10:24 The pair practices safety-focused "one-up, one-down" diving techniques.9:21 As a northerly weather system brings cold winds and rain, the host uses his boat’s engine and oven to warm the cabin.11:19 The day concludes with a meal of harvested lobster, permit, and home-grown sprouts, followed by a night of high winds that force the guest to remain aboard the host's vessel for safety.12:24 The challenge requires sourcing all food and fuel without using money.2:50
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