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Sailing back to our Bahamian Home at Black Cay | Stricter Rules by the day [Ep 127]

4 febbraio 2021 · 21 min · 8K visualizzazioni · Rolleville

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Alex and Cory sail their boat from Elizabeth Harbour to Black Cay in the Bahamas during a period of strict COVID-19 lockdowns.3:40 The 18-to-20-mile passage takes place in light winds of 8 to 12 knots, allowing the crew to sail downwind under autopilot.5:34 Before departing, the crew successfully provisions in Georgetown, finding grocery stores well-stocked with fresh produce despite the restrictive social distancing measures and impending weekend lockdowns.9:39 Upon returning to their anchorage at Black Cay, the crew faces intermittent police patrols enforcing rules against going ashore, though they are permitted to remain on their vessel.13:34 The crew spends their time fishing for glass-eyed snapper and kayaking.18:11 After the trip, Alex attempts to troubleshoot a persistent engine issue by performing a leak-down test, which reveals a crack in an injector.20:29 The experience highlights the necessity of timing passages and provisioning runs around rapidly changing government lockdown mandates and inter-island travel restrictions.

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