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55 Heading to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas
18 de junio de 2023 · 33 min · 1K visitas · Bahamas
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A 38-foot catamaran, *Corail*, transits from the Exumas toward Nassau, Bahamas, navigating shallow passages and varying wind conditions.0:10 The crew relies on the Aqua Map app for route planning and depth monitoring, frequently adjusting their course to avoid sandbanks and rocks.2:02 During the passage, the improvised autopilot repair fails due to following seas, forcing the crew to hand-steer.2:16 The vessel maintains an average speed of 5 to 6 knots by motor-sailing with a partially furled genoa, despite wind speeds fluctuating between 6 and 14 knots.24:23 Upon arrival in Nassau, the crew executes a standard anchoring maneuver, using a hand-held chain tensioner to ensure the anchor is set.10:34 The passage highlights the transition from the remote, quiet anchorages of the southern Bahamas to the urbanized, high-traffic environment of the capital.17:03 The crew notes the increased presence of large yachts and the shift in local social dynamics as they approach the city.18:47
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