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Why do sailing families seek each other out? | Ep. 109 - Chez Team
2 August 2026 · 26 min · 17K views · Bahamas
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Chez Team explores remote areas of the Bahamas, specifically the Ragged Islands, while hosting a guest.1:04 During the passage, they encounter multiple Blue Holes, which are vertical underwater sinkholes characterized by deep, dark water surrounded by shallow turquoise reefs.0:25 While snorkeling in one such hole, the crew observes reef sharks, triggerfish, and remoras, noting that these animals can become territorial when a boat anchors nearby.4:56 The crew also navigates a coastal cave system and attempts to reach a beach by dinghy, encountering strong currents and steep, short waves caused by wind opposing the tidal flow.13:42 Later, they attempt to sail the boat directly over a Blue Hole to capture drone footage, a maneuver complicated by significant tidal currents that require three attempts to execute successfully.16:56 The journey concludes near Duncan Town, the only settlement in the Ragged Islands, as the crew manages dwindling fresh food supplies before planning a passage toward the Dominican Republic.19:34
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