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Da Sandbar!

October 8, 2025 · 9 min · 42 views · Stocking Island

What this video covers

The Sand Bar, located at the northern end of Stocking Island in the Bahamas, serves as a local gathering spot accessible by dinghy from nearby anchorages.0:16 The transit from the C&C Yachts 39 Finney to the beach bar covers approximately two to two and a half miles and takes roughly 30 minutes in a small outboard-powered dinghy.1:08 To improve dinghy performance and achieve a plane in choppy conditions, an extension handle for the outboard allows the operator to shift weight forward.1:29 Local mosquito control at the beach involves burning small fires on the upwind side to deter insects with smoke.4:28 The area remains exposed to ocean swells, with significant wave action visible at the nearby inlet following recent hurricane activity.7:55 Beach bars in this location typically close at dusk due to a lack of electricity and lighting.8:25

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C&C Yachts 39Their boat

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