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EP#248 Cruising the Bahamas with @SailinWithTrout

4 giugno 2024 · 1h 11m · 608 visualizzazioni · St. Mary's, Georgia

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Solo sailor Eitan, known as Trout the Landfish, discusses his experience cruising the Bahamas on a $5,000 Cape Dory 33.0:09 After purchasing the vessel in Fort Pierce, Florida, he navigated the Okeechobee Waterway to Gulfport before sailing to the Bahamas.30:26 He emphasizes that a boat does not need to be in perfect condition to begin cruising, noting that he completed his first passage without lifelines or a functional autopilot.32:48 During a return trip from the Bahamas, he navigated the Bahama banks to the Florida coast using only a Garmin inReach for tracking after his phone failed.41:14 He highlights the risks of anchoring near derelict vessels in the Intracoastal Waterway, where squalls can cause abandoned boats to drift into occupied ones.20:33 He also shares his preference for offshore sailing over the ICW, citing the need for AIS as a critical tool for solo sleep management during long passages.24:46 Practical experience and basic maintenance skills, such as sewing, often prove more valuable than a large budget for long-term cruising.13:58

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