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Sail Life - They got their dinghy stuck deep in the mangrove 😬
23 juin 2024 · 16 min · 46K vues · Shroud Key
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The crew of the 1987 Trident Warrior sailboat Athena navigates the Exumas in the Bahamas, moving from Shroud Key to Highborne Key while preparing for a passage to Florida.0:30 After assisting fellow boaters in retrieving a dinghy stranded in drying mangrove shallows, the crew explores local mangrove channels by dinghy, noting the importance of timing excursions with the rising tide to avoid grounding.2:53 At Highborne Key, the crew anchors in five meters of water to shelter from forecasted 25-knot northeasterly winds.9:22 They utilize the marina’s dinghy dock to dispose of trash and purchase limited groceries, noting the high cost of goods and the private island’s restricted access.10:54 The crew plans to cross the Gulf Stream in a series of day jumps and overnight passages, emphasizing the necessity of avoiding northerly winds to prevent dangerous wind-against-tide conditions.14:42 They acknowledge the unpredictability of the season's weather and the potential for light winds requiring motor-sailing.15:31
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