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At night, the worst storm hits, putting the boat at risk! Bahamas | Ep. 59 - Chez Team
4 de mayo de 2025 · 29 min · 54K visitas · Bahamas
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A sudden, unforecasted squall in the Bahamas forced a cruising sailboat to reorient its anchor position in the middle of the night as wind gusts exceeded 40 knots.11:48 The storm caused the vessel to swing 180 degrees, creating immediate proximity risks with neighboring boats in a crowded anchorage.1:15 A damaged zipper on the bimini failed during the high winds, causing the canvas to catch air and act as a sail, which increased tension on the anchor chain and pushed the stern toward other vessels.2:00 The crew engaged the engine to maintain position and reduce load on the Delta anchor, which held throughout the event despite the shifting wind direction.8:05 Visibility dropped to near zero due to torrential rain, complicating efforts to monitor the boat's position relative to nearby reefs and other yachts.10:01 The crew relied on a digital anchor alarm app to confirm they remained within their designated swing circle.15:04 Proactive engine use and monitoring of anchor position are essential when unexpected squalls force a vessel to reorient in a crowded anchorage.
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