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From Great Guana Cay, Exumas to Cape Eleuthera, Eleuthera Island. Fast sailing and my new hobby!
May 6, 2026 · 13 min · 2K views · Exumas, Bahamas
What this video covers
Vlad sails his Amel 50 from Great Guana Cay in the Exumas to Cape Eleuthera, a 42-mile passage. During the transit, the boat encounters a 4- to 5-knot adverse current, which reduces boat speed to between 2.8 and 3.5 knots.0:56 The route requires sailing with a heel in uncomfortable wind conditions, though the sea state improves once the vessel clears the island and enters the lee.2:17 Upon arrival at Cape Eleuthera, Vlad plans to dock at the marina to utilize shore power for air conditioning and to dehumidify the boat.4:15 The passage concludes with a calm, 10-mile cruise into the marina entrance.11:50 Between navigation tasks, Vlad discusses his new hobby of music production using Apple’s GarageBand and AI-assisted songwriting tools, noting that he can compose and mix a song in approximately one hour.5:43 He intends to spend two days at the marina before continuing his journey 70 miles north along the coast of Eleuthera Island toward Spanish Wells.13:19
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