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We went where we shouldn't have | Ep 103 - Chez Team

7. juni 2026 · 24 min · 26K visninger · Bahama Islands

Crew pushes dinghy through shallow turquoise water

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A cruising couple explores the remote, non-tourist coastal waters of Andros Island in the Bahamas, navigating shallow banks and coral reefs while anchoring in areas with little protection from prevailing easterly winds.3:24 They transit Stanyard Creek and Andros Town, noting that local infrastructure is limited and most businesses remain closed on Sundays.2:22 While navigating the island's interior tidal channels and sandbanks, the crew encounters extremely shallow water that forces them to abandon a planned route when a passage marked on their charts proves impassable due to low tide and coral obstructions.18:25 They utilize a stand-up paddleboard and a dinghy to explore the surrounding reefs and lagoons, observing local marine life including sharks and rays.1:11 To enhance the vessel's nighttime visibility and aesthetic, they install waterproof LED lights on the swim platform, powering the system via a portable battery bank to avoid drilling into the hull.12:46 The crew concludes that while the region offers pristine, isolated anchorages, successful navigation requires constant vigilance for depth and tidal changes.

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