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You SHOULD sail to CAT ISLAND [E329]

27. april 2025 · 22 min · 2K visninger · Cat Island

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A 51-nautical-mile passage to Cat Island in the Bahamas provides a reprieve from consistent 20-knot winds, offering a manageable 10-to-17-knot breeze and two-to-three-foot swells.6:41 The crew experiences seasickness during the transit, which is mitigated by ginger candies.2:53 Upon arrival, the anchorage features a sandstone-like seabed that requires careful anchor setting.7:14 Snorkeling conditions in the shallow 10-to-15-foot waters around local coral heads are favorable, though the lack of wetsuits makes the water temperature challenging.13:36 The area is prone to no-see-um bites, necessitating a quick departure from the beach once the insects emerge.9:26 As the wind shifts from east to south and eventually north, the crew decides to relocate six miles to a more protected anchorage before sunset to avoid exposure to the predicted 10-to-15-knot winds and potential swell.19:04 Navigating the new route requires careful attention to scattered coral heads throughout the area.19:47

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