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The Devil's Hot Tub - a dangerous natural spa!

March 31, 2024 · 13 min · 165K views · East End, Jost Van Dyke

What this video covers

A 2022 Lagoon 42 catamaran sailed 20 miles from Anegada to the east end of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands to avoid heavy northern swells affecting Cane Garden Bay.Watch The crew, operating a flotilla, noted that the vessel’s self-tacking jib rig limits downwind performance compared to a traditional Genoa.2:13 Upon arrival, the crew anchored near Foxy's Taboo and hiked to the Bubbly Pool, a natural rock formation that acts as a tidal spa.5:34 High swell conditions rendered the pool hazardous, causing injury to at least one visitor during the visit.7:50 The crew opted against entering the water due to the risk of being swept against the rocks by incoming waves.9:24 The group subsequently visited the nearby Beeline beach bar and returned to Foxy's Taboo for dinner.10:15 The experience highlights the danger of the Bubbly Pool during periods of high northern swell, where wave action can create life-threatening conditions for swimmers.

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