Sailing the Abacos with a view [E339]
13 July 2025 · 17 min · 540 views · Hopetown, Abacos
What this video covers
A family sailing the Abacos in the Bahamas navigates from Hopetown to Green Turtle Cay in late May, contending with light winds and engine maintenance issues. The crew sails the four-mile passage to Hopetown at an average of three knots in eight knots of wind, anchoring to explore the Elbow Reef Lighthouse and the town’s colourful streets.1:08 While transiting toward Green Turtle Cay, the crew encounters rolly conditions near Whale Cut despite light winds, necessitating the securing of interior hatches and gear.12:21 Upon arrival at Sunset Marine in Black Sound, the host identifies a significant leak in the engine's water pump, complicating plans to refuel with diesel for an upcoming Gulf Stream crossing.13:28 The crew notes that Green Turtle Cay has undergone extensive reconstruction and repainting since Hurricane Dorian three years prior, though a previously available public water maker is no longer accessible.15:09 The family prepares for the return passage to the United States while managing fuel logistics and minor mechanical repairs.
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