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THE STORY OF HOW WE MET | Sailing Sunday VLOG 243

14 April 2024 · 17 min · 10K views · Abaco Islands

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The crew of the 40-ft catamaran Sunday prepares for an overnight passage from the Abacos to the Exumas in the Bahamas.11:47 To ensure arrival during daylight hours for navigating shallow banks and coral heads, the crew motors to maintain speed and beat a low tide.12:02 The transit requires careful timing to avoid grounding, as the water depth in some sections matches the vessel's draft.12:24 Before departing, the crew performs final preparations, including a beach trip for their dog, Jackson, and meal prepping vegetable-enriched macaroni and cheese to manage limited fresh produce availability.14:47 During the departure, the crew encounters a jammed mainsail, which they resolve while underway.16:31 The passage follows a period of engagement celebrations in the Abacos, including visits to reefs near Great Guana and the local beach bar, Grabbers.10:28 The crew plans to navigate the remote, uncharted waters of the Exumas by sight to avoid reef hazards.13:52

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