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Braving the Gulf Stream with a Two Year Old On Board! - The Lazy Geckos Ep. 234
May 29, 2025 · 13 min · 66K views · Gulf Stream, off the coast of Palm Beach, Florida
What this video covers
Brittany and Jeremiah, sailing with their children, complete a 10-hour Gulf Stream crossing from Palm Beach to the West End of the Bahamas.8:57 To compensate for the current, which they estimate at 2.5 knots, the crew maintains a heading 20 miles south of their destination to crab-walk the vessel across the stream.0:53 They motor the entire passage in 5-knot winds, noting a water temperature increase from 75 to 83.3 degrees upon entering the Gulf Stream.2:48 The crew utilizes B&G instruments to optimize their track and speed, which averages 6.2 knots through the water.9:44 During the passage, the family manages seasickness and maintains cabin organization.3:22 Upon arrival, the captain clears customs at the marina, securing a 70-day cruising permit after a brief inspection of the vessel's weapons.11:47 The crew follows standard arrival protocol by flying the yellow quarantine flag until customs clearance, then replacing it with the Bahamas courtesy flag.12:24
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