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57 We pass under our first bridges with our sailboat CORAIL
25 de junio de 2023 · 24 min · 842 visitas · Nassau
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The crew of the 44-ft Oceanis 440 *Corail* navigates the bridges at Nassau, Bahamas, for the first time, managing a mast height of 18.6 meters against a bridge clearance of approximately 21 meters (70 feet).3:52 The transit requires careful timing with the tide and engine power to maintain steerage in the current.6:03 Following the bridge passage, the vessel anchors near the Tamatam anchorage to wait for favorable weather before continuing toward Chub Cay.8:31 During the 38-nautical-mile passage to Chub Cay, the crew relies on motor power due to light winds.19:35 Upon arrival at Chub Cay, the boat encounters a shallow area with only 0.1 meters of depth under the keel, highlighting a discrepancy between the Aqua Map and Navionics charts.20:55 The crew confirms the importance of cross-referencing multiple electronic charts when navigating shallow Bahamian waters. The passage concludes with the crew anchored at Chub Cay, utilizing local resort Wi-Fi for weather updates and planning the next leg of their journey toward Quebec.16:40
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