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S.C.U.B.A. & Sailing Back to Florida
23. februar 2026 · 19 min · 3K visninger · off the coast of Nassau, Bahamas
Sunset over Florida coast from sailing vessel
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A father and son crew sail their boat from Nassau, Bahamas, to Florida, completing the transit in four days. Before departing Nassau, they conduct a shallow-water scuba dive to inspect the hull, rudder, and propeller, noting a BCD equipment malfunction during the dive.2:28 The pair departs Nassau for the Berry Islands, maintaining a beam reach in 12-knot winds and averaging 6 to 7 knots under sail.10:43 They bypass the Berry Islands to capitalize on favorable weather, anchoring overnight on the shallow shelf between the Berry Islands and Bimini.11:45 Upon arriving in Bimini, they attempt to clear customs, only to be informed that U.S.-registered vessels do not require a formal checkout procedure.14:25 During the Gulf Stream crossing, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter intercepts the vessel for a routine check.15:28 The crew completes the passage by entering Hillsboro Inlet and eventually reaching Fort St. Lucie Inlet at Jensen Beach, Florida, while managing a failing water pump and fatigue.17:05
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