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From "FISH ON!" to Boarded by Bahamas Customs Agents. - Lazy Gecko Sailing Ep. 240
January 5, 2023 · 11 min · 76K views · Nassau, Bahamas
What this video covers
Brittany and Jeremiah sail their boat, Calypso, on a 30-mile, four-hour passage from the Berry Islands to Nassau, Bahamas, across the Northeast Channel.5:03 During the transit, they fish for bait and observe sharks feeding on a school of bait fish.3:33 Upon arrival at a marina, Jeremiah discovers the boat’s zincs have completely eroded due to stray electrical current in the water.7:21 While waiting for a diver to replace the zincs, the crew undergoes a random inspection by Bahamas Customs and Immigration officials.8:12 The officers verify the vessel's paperwork, specifically inspecting the boat's declared firearms and ammunition.9:28 The inspection concludes without incident, as the crew had properly declared all weapons upon entry.9:49 The crew notes that officials frequently target vessels suspected of operating as unregistered charters or failing to declare pets.8:32
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