Gulf Stream crossing to the Berry Islands in the BAHAMAS [318]
15 December 2024 · 23 min · 3K views · Gulf Stream
What this video covers
A family of four crosses the Gulf Stream from the United States to the Berry Islands in the Bahamas, navigating 4-foot seas and 2.5-knot currents.6:12 To maintain speed and minimize time in the strongest current, the crew hand-steers a heading between 80 and 90 degrees, achieving speeds of 7 to 8 knots despite the lumpy, oscillating sea state.7:46 The autopilot struggled to manage the boat's motion in the troughs, necessitating manual control for the duration of the crossing.6:55 Upon arrival at Great Harbour Cay, the crew clears customs at the marina, noting that officials required the vessel to be docked for the check-in process.15:30 Later, the family explores Shark Creek by dinghy, timing their entry for 90 minutes after the Nassau high tide to navigate the shallow, narrow mangrove passages.18:47 The dinghy engine experienced performance issues at low RPMs, highlighting the need for carburetor maintenance.19:35
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