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Heartbreak Behind the Bikini… Dealing With Loss While Cruising - The Lazy Geckos Ep. 340
20 novembre 2025 · 12 min · 47K visualizzazioni · Bahamas
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The crew of the catamaran Calypso is transiting from the Exumas to Nassau to seek shelter in a marina ahead of an incoming low-pressure system.1:25 The vessel currently relies on a generator running up to 10 hours daily to power the onboard electrical system, as the boat lacks sufficient solar capacity to support the air conditioning, cooking, and water maker loads.2:00 The crew plans to return to the United States to complete a refit, which will include installing a more robust solar array.3:17 During the passage, the crew manages homeschooling for their son, Reese, while navigating 15-to-16-knot winds and choppy seas.6:57 The transit requires careful tidal timing to enter the Nassau marina at slack tide.1:25 The host notes the difficulty of managing personal loss and grief while cruising in remote locations, specifically citing the inability to return home for family emergencies.10:05
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