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53 We are finally leaving George Town

11 de junho de 2023 · 39 min · 623 visualizações · Exumas

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A crew departing George Town, Bahamas, navigates a small flotilla of sailboats toward the Exumas, planning stops at Rudder Cut Cay, Staniel Cay, and eventually Nassau. The transit involves coordinating with other cruisers, including the crew of a catamaran named Indy, to share local knowledge and route planning. During the passage, the crew relies on VHF channel 68 for community updates, weather reports, and logistics, noting that the channel serves as a primary communication hub for the local cruising fleet. Navigation through the shallow, current-heavy waters requires careful attention to channels and depths, which fluctuate between 10 and 120 meters. The crew utilizes the Aqua Map application on a tablet to toggle between satellite and chart views for situational awareness. After anchoring at a new location near a cave, the crew emphasizes the importance of trusting intuition regarding safety and anchorage selection when encountering crowded or uncomfortable conditions. Following local advice and group consensus remains a key strategy for navigating the Intracoastal Waterway and surrounding island chains.

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