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Sailing Bahamas, Abacos, Leopard 50 Catamaran, 2/4
26 January 2024 · 1h 30m · 52K views · Fish Cays, Abacos
What this video covers
A Leopard 50 catamaran navigates the shallow, current-prone waters of the Abacos in the Bahamas, utilizing polarized lenses on a GoPro to identify sandbanks and reefs for optical navigation.0:53 The crew manages passage planning by timing departures with high tide to clear shallow channels and reefs, specifically monitoring swell conditions before transiting to Eleuthera. During a 50-nautical-mile passage to Eleuthera, the vessel maintains a speed of 7 knots using a Code Zero sail in 13–14 knots of true wind.1:11:53 The boat features a hydraulic platform for tender storage and maintenance, a pop-up television in the cockpit, and an automatic fuel-priming system.1:25:45 While anchored in the Abacos, the crew utilizes the boat's layout for dining and meal preparation, including cooking fresh fish caught during the transit. The vessel demonstrates stability in three-meter swells, with the crew noting the importance of balancing the boat's weight distribution to prevent slamming.1:09:49
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