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We Found a Secret River in the Bahamas!
June 19, 2025 · 12 min · 337K views · Shroud Cay, Exuma
What this video covers
The crew of Doodles cruises the Exuma Island chain in the Bahamas, transiting from Waterick Wells to Shroud Key.▶ 0:02 Navigating the narrow, shallow channel at Waterick Wells requires careful coordination to avoid fouling the propeller with mooring lines while wind and current oppose each other.▶ 0:40 The crew motors the 12-mile passage to Shroud Key, noting that light 8-knot winds from the south make sailing inefficient.▶ 5:04 Upon arrival, they anchor and deploy a Highfield dinghy to explore a tidal river that leads to a secluded beach.▶ 6:03 The crew monitors tidal levels to ensure sufficient depth for the dinghy transit, noting that the northern route out of the river offers deeper water than the southern approach.▶ 10:56 The excursion concludes with a hike to a scenic overlook on Shroud Key.▶ 10:26
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