The Plunge - Sailing | S12E10
4 June 2021 · 20 min · 6.4M views · Bahamas
What this video covers
The crew of a 1996 37-foot Hunter sailboat transits the Bahamas, navigating shallow waters and preparing for an approaching weather system by reefing the mainsail and headsail in 13 to 15 knots of wind.6:22 While sailing, the crew engages in an informal regatta with the 85-foot Dawn Brooks, a vessel they outpace despite the size difference.8:19 The crew explores an abandoned island resort, discovering a structure containing potentially hazardous, expanded battery banks.15:34 They later visit Spanish Quay, a private island where marina guests are permitted to explore, and identify a hurricane hole near Alan's Cay for protection.17:45 During the transit, the crew observes large bull sharks in the vicinity of the anchorage.19:14 The passage highlights the necessity of reefing early when weather systems move quickly and the utility of shallow-draft vessels for accessing remote Bahamian anchorages.
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