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Catching GIANT Crab (Day 27/100 Day Water World Challenge)
11 May 2025 · 29 min · 5K views · Bahamas
What this video covers
During the 27th day of a 100-day self-sufficiency challenge in the Bahamas, a sailor harvests a 29-inch Caribbean king crab and teaches a guest to spearfish.1:11 The sailor locates the crab in 70 feet of water while free-diving and uses a knife to dispatch the animal before cleaning it.23:09 The pair then moves to shallower coastal waters to target black margate, where the sailor instructs the guest on spearfishing techniques, including how to handle the fish and manage potential shark encounters.13:54 The sailor repairs a broken speargun band using a constrictor knot and pliers.6:39 Throughout the day, the crew monitors a local osprey and manages onboard systems, including a watermaker that requires monitoring of parts-per-million (PPM) levels.6:32 The sailor notes that saltwater exposure caused a GoPro battery failure, highlighting the challenges of maintaining electronics while living aboard a sailboat.5:04 The day concludes with the preparation of the crab and the black margate for dinner.27:33
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