Double Breasted Cays | Cruising Life in the ABACOS [Ep 167]
11 de noviembre de 2021 · 19 min · 2K visitas · Double Breasted Cay, Abacos
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The crew cruises the Abacos in the northern Bahamas, transiting from Barracuda Rocks to the west side of Double Breasted Cays.0:02 Sailing conditions are light, with winds peaking at 10 knots and boat speeds averaging 3.6 knots.5:15 The crew anchors in white sand, noting that while the west side offers protection, the east side remains exposed to the Atlantic Ocean.9:44 Navigation through the narrow, shallow cuts between the cays requires caution due to strong tidal currents and significant depth changes.10:42 During calm conditions, the crew explores the area by dinghy and snorkels the reef near the island edge, where visibility exceeds that of Great Sail Cay.15:06 Fishing regulations in the Bahamas prohibit spear guns, requiring the use of a pole spear or Hawaiian sling to catch spiny lobster, hogfish, and invasive lionfish.16:49 The crew maintains a Mantus anchor for holding in sand and grass bottoms.12:45
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