Sailing Doodlesvideo

Bikinis and New Crew

2 November 2023 · 19 min · 185K views · Little Harbor, Abacos

What this video covers

The crew of Doodles hosts guests Mike and Michelle for a 10-day cruise through the Abacos, Bahamas, during the low season.4:26 The itinerary includes mooring in Little Harbor to visit Pete’s Pub and navigating to Hopetown to tour the historic lighthouse.10:33 Because many local establishments operate on limited schedules during the off-season, the crew experiences closures at Pete’s Pub and relies on onboard meal preparation.5:10 Navigation between locations involves motoring in light winds, with the crew utilizing a lower-helm chart plotter and autopilot repeater to maintain control while sheltered from rain.9:56 The trip features dinghy excursions, beach visits, and local transport via golf cart.18:51 The crew maintains a fitness routine of running and push-ups while living aboard to counter the sedentary nature of boat life.6:04

Watch on YouTube

Boats in this video

Island SPIRIT 525Their boat

More from Sailing Doodles

Our Boat Broke Down… So We Made the Best of Koh Samui!Aug 2026They’re Making Me Leave ThailandAug 2026My Visa Was Expiring… So We Sailed to Koh SamuiAug 2026The Truth About Koh Tao, ThailandJul 2026

From Sailing Doodles — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.

Report an issue