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We Sailed 4 Days Searching For Our New Boat | Sailing Sunday Vlog 319
August 30, 2026 · 15 min · 15K views · Bahamas Bank
What this video covers
A 46-foot sailboat, Sunday, completes a four-day passage from the Bahamas to Key West, Florida, during hurricane season to facilitate the purchase of a replacement vessel.0:04 The crew navigates through the Whale Cut at slack tide and maintains a speed of approximately 7.5 knots while motor-sailing to avoid incoming storms.3:15 During the transit, a 90-foot motorboat overtakes Sunday in a narrow channel, causing the sailboat to roll off course and damaging items below deck.4:32 The crew crosses the Gulf Stream overnight to reach the Florida Keys, contending with heavy swells and dense fields of fishing nets that require constant vigilance.9:35 Upon arrival in Key West, the crew docks at a marina to prepare for a pre-purchase survey of the new boat.13:58 Despite minor damage to the mainsail’s UV strip and intermittent seasickness among the crew, the vessel successfully completes the transit ahead of schedule.5:38
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