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The Famous Washing Machine in the Bahamas! | Sailing Sunday vlog 247
9 giugno 2024 · 14 min · 16K visualizzazioni · Shroud Cay, Exumas
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Cruisers navigating the Exumas Land and Sea National Park in the Bahamas can access the "Washing Machine" at Shroud Cay via a shallow mangrove waterway.0:11 This natural feature, named for its swirling tidal currents, requires high tide for dinghy passage due to minimal water depth.4:56 The route through the mangroves serves as a nursery for juvenile sharks, turtles, and barracuda.2:04 While the site is a popular tourist destination, the intensity of the current varies significantly with the tidal cycle; arriving at the wrong time results in a mild, "delicate" flow rather than strong rapids.5:08 Following the excursion, the crew experienced a mechanical failure with their headsail furling system, which jammed while being retracted, forcing the vessel to rely on engine power.11:46
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