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Can We Survive the Yellow Bank Mine Field?
June 27, 2025 · 13 min · 176K views · The Bahamas
What this video covers
The crew of Doodles navigates the Yellow Bank, a shallow area in the Bahamas known for dense coral heads, while transiting 50 miles from Highborne Key to Spanish Wells.Watch Because the water appears green rather than clear blue, visual navigation is difficult; the captain uses a drone to scout a route from the air and avoid submerged obstacles.6:52 During the passage, the crew motors in light winds of less than five knots.4:24 Earlier, the captain discovers the dinghy flooded with saltwater after tying it near the boat's marine air conditioner discharge outlet, which caused corrosion in the dinghy's electrical fuse block.1:52 The captain cleans the corroded components with fresh water and plans to replace the fuses.2:44 Upon arrival at Spanish Wells, the crew anchors in calm conditions and visits Wrecker's Bar and Grill at the Spanish Wells Yacht Haven.10:59 The captain also demonstrates a preference for oiling teak over varnishing to reduce maintenance labor.8:37
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