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Cruising Life: Is it REALLY that much work? See our daily routine! - The Lazy Geckos Ep. 342
8 January 2026 · 15 min · 16K views
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Calypso prepares for an offshore passage from a marina in Nassau, Bahamas, by performing routine maintenance and meal prep. Brittany manages laundry, meal planning, and grocery shopping for snacks, while Jeremiah inspects the diesel engines, checks oil levels, and charges the house bank and drone batteries.▶ 3:48 During a routine inspection of the ground tackle, the crew discovers a broken safety wire on the Mantis swivel connecting the anchor chain.▶ 12:12 Jeremiah replaces the snapped 0.041-inch stainless steel safety wire to ensure the swivel pin remains secure.▶ 13:01 The family utilises ActiveCaptain to locate the marina, which provides shore power and amenities while they wait out unfavourable weather.▶ 8:53 Before departing for the Berry Islands, the crew completes schoolwork, tops off fuel cans, and organises the vessel for a six-hour transit.▶ 11:00 Regular inspections of critical gear like the anchor swivel prevent potential failures during offshore passages.
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