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We stole people from the beach [Ep. 160]
August 21, 2026 · 40 min · 19K views · Brewers Bay, Tortola
What this video covers
The crew of the 50-foot catamaran Supernova navigates into a shallow, rock-strewn anchorage in the British Virgin Islands, relying on a combination of Navionics charts, satellite imagery, and visual spotting to thread a narrow channel.2:57 After anchoring, they deploy a suite of inflatable water toys, including a stand-up paddleboard, a four-person tube, and a large floating dock, to facilitate promotional photography for their charter business.7:26 They use an electric vacuum to inflate the gear, noting that manual pumps are inefficient for larger items.7:22 The crew invites beachgoers from Canada to test the equipment, including underwater scooters, to capture marketing content.17:30 The vessel features an interior helm station, though the crew prefers the flybridge for docking and navigation due to superior visibility.26:39 They also maintain a dedicated laundry area and a galley equipped with gas cooking.28:29 The day concludes with a hike to a local cave viewpoint near the anchorage.29:50
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