Sailing to REMOTE Jumentos Islands [E356]
9 November 2025 · 16 min · 1K views · Water Quay, Ragged Islands
What this video covers
Alex, Cory, and their crew sail from the Exumas to Thompson Bay on Long Island, Bahamas, before transiting the Commer Channel towards the remote Ragged Islands.Watch Strong 30-knot winds force a multi-day stay in Thompson Bay, where the crew explores the island and visits the Paradiso Beach Club.0:03 The passage through the Commer Channel occurs near low tide, with depths reaching six feet, providing only six inches of clearance under the keel.10:56 The crew notes the transition from the exposed, windy conditions of the Exumas to a calm, downwind sail towards the Ragged Islands.2:07 They prepare for the remote, amenity-free nature of the Raggeds by relying on their newly installed water maker and Starlink for connectivity.11:28 Upon arrival at Water Quay, the crew searches for a missing dinghy at night, eventually discovering it wedged under a cockpit cushion.15:18 The crew confirms that reliable water production and satellite internet are essential for extended stays in remote, infrastructure-free island chains.
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