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Life aboard a sailboat in the Bahamas; freediving + breathwork retreat [ep 32]

October 20, 2022 · 18 min · 36K views · Bahamas

What this video covers

Lauren Landers hosts a freediving and breathwork retreat in the Bahamas, coordinating logistics for guests including grocery runs, yoga sessions, and daily water activities.4:21 The retreat schedule involves line diving, spearfishing, and excursions to local landmarks like Dean's Blue Hole.7:12 During windy conditions, the crew utilizes a two-person team to manage safety: one person monitors the dive float while the other operates the dinghy to maintain position against the current and wind.10:10 The group targets unchartered ledges for spearfishing, successfully landing species such as permit and lionfish.11:57 Between retreat sessions, the crew manages vessel maintenance tasks, including extensive laundry loads and troubleshooting slow internet connectivity for file uploads.16:38 The retreat structure emphasizes a balance of structured instruction, recreational diving, and downtime for the hosts to rejuvenate between guest arrivals.15:34

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Beneteau Oceanis 510Their boat

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