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How We Sailed 650nm Bahamas 🇧🇸 To The USA 🇺🇸
2 de noviembre de 2025 · 58 min · 8K visitas · Bahamas
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Daniel and his crew member Eddie completed a 650-nautical-mile passage from the Bahamas to Morehead City, North Carolina, in three and a half days.52:46 The crew maintained an average speed of 8.5 knots to ensure a daylight arrival at the inlet, utilizing the Gulf Stream current to boost performance.22:12 During the transit, Daniel managed fuel contamination after accidentally putting five gallons of gasoline into a diesel jerry jug, requiring him to drain and flush the tank.5:53 He relied on Navionics, AIS monitoring, and GRIB weather files to plan the route and track ship traffic.36:19 The passage required constant helm adjustments to prevent the boat from rounding up in following seas, particularly when powering up.33:38 Upon arrival in North Carolina, the crew transitioned to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to reach Oriental, navigating around commercial fishing vessels and managing wake from powerboats.47:40 The trip marked the end of a multi-year Caribbean sailing chapter for the vessel.56:48
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