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Navigating Shallow Waters | SAILING SUNDAY | Ep.218
1 octobre 2023 · 17 min · 18K vues · Great Bahama Bank
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The crew of the vessel Sunday transits the Great Bahama Bank en route from the Exumas to Marsh Harbour in the Abacos.0:12 Navigating the shallow, coral-strewn waters requires constant visual watch from the bow to identify uncharted coral heads and bombies, which often remain invisible on electronic charts.0:50 During the passage, the crew maintains a depth of 3.5 to 12 meters, relying on multiple independent chart sources—including an iPad and a phone—to verify routes through narrow, reef-lined channels.4:56 The crew pinches the barbs on their fishing hooks to facilitate catch-and-release for the barracudas frequently encountered in these isolated, reef-heavy areas.9:37 After motoring through calm conditions for two days and two nights, the vessel completes the final approach into the Abacos in darkness, relying entirely on depth soundings and cross-referenced chart data to clear the reef entrance.15:19 Maintaining a consistent, marked track through shallow areas allows for safer navigation during return trips.5:11
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