Sailing SV Delos · video

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The crew of SV Delos spends a week anchored in the Ragged Islands, Bahamas, relying on spearfishing and foraging for daily meals.0:27 During the stay, the crew catches lobster and conch, supplementing their diet with local seafood for seven consecutive days.5:17 While anchored, a wind shift from the northwest combined with a falling tide causes the boat to strike the bottom at midnight.7:06 The crew decides to weigh anchor and relocate 200 meters to deeper water to avoid further grounding.8:31 The following morning, a persistent swell and northerly wind leave the boat in a rolly, uncomfortable position.9:48 The crew explores the island, discovering limestone ruins from failed historical homesteads and wild goats.14:39 The process for harvesting conch involves cutting a slit in the shell to extract the meat, which is then cleaned and tenderized for cooking.15:24

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